Athlete - Shannon Nishi
| Name | Shannon Nishi |
|---|---|
| Nickname |
Lighting, Timon, Smiley, Munchkin, Lil Sh*t
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| Twitter Name |
Hawaii
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| Birthplace | |
| Current Hometown |
Honolulu
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| Height/ Weight |
5'2 / 114 lbs of twisted steel!!!! :)
|
|---|---|
| Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) |
Chad Nishi, Bandit, Pebbles, Tugboat, & Dinghi
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| What age did you start karate? |
6
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| What style of karate do you do? |
Shito-Ryu
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| What's your favorite food? |
Steak!
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| What type of music do you listen to? |
Any Kine
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| What is your favorite music group or artist? | |
| Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? |
Sometimes, Slow Jams or soft rock/alternative, or hawaiian
|
| Do you have any pets? What kind? |
Dog
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| What is your pets name? |
Bandit
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| Do you have any hidden talents? |
TOO MANY :)
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| How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? |
TOO MANY!!! :)
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Is this your first World Championships? What are your thoughts about the World Championships in Paris? |
It is going to be my fourth World Championships and probably my last (getting old :) )
My thoughts about Paris- Ready to have some FUN!!! |
| Do you have a lucky charm? What is it? |
Family and friends- I never fight alone. My support is unwavering...
|
| Who is your favorite superhero? |
Professor X- he can read minds
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| Who is your hero in real life? Why? |
My Mom & Dad. They epitomize what a great team is all about. They are the two most selfless loving people in the entire world. They never lose a sense of who they are, where they come from, and how they can be a positive catalyst for all those around them. Words will never do them justice- meet them and you will know exactly what I am talking about. ** Pretty much two souls of AWESOMENESS :)))))
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| Hobbies |
Playing with Bandit, eating, sleeping, and SMILING
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| Favorite Quote |
* LIVE * LOVE * LAUGH *
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| Biggest Win. Why? |
All of them- not the destination but the journey! :)
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| What do you love about competition? |
I believe "competition" in general brings out the best in people. Competition raises the standards and expectations of all- it forces us to grow as athletes, as instructors, and as individuals. What is NOT to love about competition? I love it ALL!!!! Karate competition- I love the entire process of it, and truthfully I LOVE winning...
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| Favorite way to relax? |
Smile and have fun... Knowing that tournaments and medals do not define us as people- Just great opportunities...
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| Advice for the youth athletes in karate? |
If you want something in life and or in karate prove it and work hard for it. Do not talk about it- be about it. No matter what, have FUN in what you choose to do- life is short always find ways to enjoy the ride...
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| Where do you get your inspiration from? |
EVERYONE in my life inspires me in someway or another. Thank you to ALL for having me your life!!!!!
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