Athlete - Eimi Kurita
| Name | Eimi Kurita |
|---|---|
| Nickname |
Thunder, Pumba, Icy
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| Twitter Name |
Guam
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| Birthplace | |
| Current Hometown |
Chicago, IL
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| Height/ Weight |
5'2/ 134 lbs
|
|---|---|
| Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) |
2 older sisters, 1 older brother
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| What age did you start karate? |
6 years old
|
| What style of karate do you do? |
Shito-ryu
|
| What's your favorite food? |
Ice Cream
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| What type of music do you listen to? |
All Kinds
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| What is your favorite music group or artist? |
Beyonce
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| Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? |
Yes, Rap or any song with motivating lyrics
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| Do you have any pets? What kind? |
No
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| What is your pets name? | |
| Do you have any hidden talents? | |
| How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? |
20-25
|
|
Is this your first World Championships? What are your thoughts about the World Championships in Paris? |
Paris will be my 3rd World Championships. But it is my first time competing in Kumite so I am really excited about that. I want to go in there and give it all I got and leave everything on the mats. I've got nothing to lose.
|
| Do you have a lucky charm? What is it? |
My team mate Shannon Nishi is my lucky charm.
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| Who is your favorite superhero? | |
| Who is your hero in real life? Why? | |
| Hobbies |
Eating, Shopping, Spending time with family and friends
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| Favorite Quote |
Motivation can almost always beat mere talent
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| Biggest Win. Why? | |
| What do you love about competition? |
I love the adrenaline you get during competition. I love the preparation, all the hard work and practices. The traveling is definitely a plus, we get to explore and meet so many different people, cultures, food, and etc. I love being a part of team USA, all of our team mates are awesome and I love them to death.
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| Favorite way to relax? |
Hanging out with my two baby nieces. They just know how to put a smile on my face and I love their hugs. I also love taking naps!
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| Advice for the youth athletes in karate? |
Just believe in yourself and work hard towards your dreams. Don't let anyone stop you from what you want.
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| Where do you get your inspiration from? |
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