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Abby Ford

    Athlete Bio

    Hometown

    Joliet, IL


    Nickname
    Ab
    Twitter Name
    @abby__ford
    Birthplace
    *
    Joliet, Il
    Current Hometown *
    Joliet, Il
    Height/ Weight
    5'1"/ 105 lbs
    Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *
    1 brother
    What age did you start karate?
    *
    7
    What style of karate do you do? *
    Shotokan
    What's your favorite food? *
    Italian beef
    What type of music do you listen to? *
    Anything
    What is your favorite music group or artist? *
    I dont have one
    Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *
    Any pump up song
    Do you have any pets? What kind? *
    1 dog
    What is your pets name?
    *
    Luca
    Do you have any hidden talents?*
    Not that i know of
    How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament?
    *
    15
    How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *
    I made the team in 2014 (14-15 -54 girls kumite) then again in 2015 (14-15 -54 girls kumite) then this year (16-17 -48 girls kumite)
    Who is your favorite superhero?
    *
    Batman
    Who is your hero in real life? Why? *
    My dad because he has overcome alot for me
    Hobbies
    *
    Playing with my dog
    Favorite Quote *
    Today is my good day
    Biggest Win. Why? *
    My biggest win would be when i won Shotokan Worlds in 2015 in Poland because i because the 14-15 kata world champion.
    What do you love about competition? *
    Being able to travel all around the world
    Favorite way to relax? *
    Laying with my dog
    Where do you get your inspiration from? *
    My sensei


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