Discipline : Female Elite Kata Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Hometown: Los Angeles, California I started karate at the age of 7 in Honolulu, Hawaii. I made the U.S. Junior National Team when I was 14 and have been representing the country ever since. When I was younger, I just loved being around people in the dojo and loved traveling to international events with my teammates. As I got older, I started to set bigger goals for myself as an athlete and fell in love with the sport all over again.Now being the first American to qualify, and also the only female from the US to compete in my sport, I want to focus on inspiring the next generation of Asian Americans and help make a difference.