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Randall James

    Athlete Bio

    Twitter Name
    @King_RJames
    Birthplace
    *
    St. Louis, MO
    Current Hometown *
    St. Louis, MO
    Height/ Weight
    5'10''/185lbs
    Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *
    only child
    What age did you start karate?
    *
    5
    What style of karate do you do? *
    Shito-Ryu
    What's your favorite food? *
    Sushi
    What type of music do you listen to? *
    Everything
    What is your favorite music group or artist? *
    Logic
    Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *
    Logic
    Do you have any pets? What kind? *
    pitbull
    What is your pets name?
    *
    Thor
    Do you have any hidden talents?*
    no
    How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament?
    *
    37
    How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *
    I have made the Junior US Team twice in 18-20 Male Kata and I have made alternate once in 18-20 Male Kata
    Who is your favorite superhero?
    *
    Superman
    Who is your hero in real life? Why? *
    My parents are my real life heroes. Without them I wouldn't have had the opportunities to do all of the things that they have allowed me to do.
    Hobbies
    *
    CrossFit
    Favorite Quote *
    I am as bad as the worst, but, thank God, I am as good as the best -Walt Whitman
    Biggest Win. Why? *
    US National Championships in 2014 because that was the first time that I made the US Team.
    What do you love about competition? *
    I love seeing all of the competitors that I've become friends with over the years, and I also love the opportunity to put my training to test against other competitors
    Favorite way to relax? *
    Netflix and chill
    Where do you get your inspiration from? *
    I find inspiration in many places. Sometimes I am inspired by current world karate champions, UFC fighters, and CrossFit Games athletes. Other times I get inspired by my friends and family.


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