Emre Kivanc

Personal

I started karate at the age of 8!...I went to Pan Ams in 12-13 +50kg, 14-15 +70kg, and I made Worlds for 14-15 +70kg...My biggest win was getting 5th place at the Junior Pan American Championships in 2017. It was the best I had ever done at an international competition, and it helped me realize that I really can compete with some of the best out there. It has inspired me to train even harder. ...I get inspiration from all my friends. They are all so supportive of me and they all push me to be better

Career Highlights

• 2017 USANKF National Bronze Medalist
• 2017 USA Open Gold Medalist
• 2016 USANKF National Bronze Medalist
• 2016 USA Open Silver Medalist
• 2015 USANKF National Bronze Medalist
• 2x USA Junior National Pan American Team Member (2015 & 2017)
• 1x USA Junior World Team Member
• 1x USA Open Champion