With Karate’s Olympic Future Uncertain, Sakura Kokumai Eyes Strong Showing At Pan Am Games
Kokumai, a 2020 Olympian, will go from the world championships in Hungary right to Chile for the Pan Am Games.
Athlete Bio#
Hometown
DuPont, WA
Quick Facts
- This is my first time on the Junior US Team. I earned the position during the 2018 USA National Karate Championships
- My favorite superhero is Batman
- What I love about competitions is the adrenaline rush I get from being on the mat
- A hidden talent of mine is that I play the guitar
- My parents are my real life heroes because they always support me during competitions and in my everyday life
- I get my inspiration from my Sensei who pushes me to my fullest potential, and from my dojo mates who mentor and support me
- “When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.” -Paul Brown
