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Jaida Rosario

    Athlete Bio

    Nickname 
    jaidakstar
    Twitter Name 
    Birthplace
    *
    Brooklyn NY 11221
    Current Hometown *
    Brooklyn NY
    Height/ Weight 
    5'4
    Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *
    oldest sister of 4 of us
    What age did you start karate?
    *
    10
    What style of karate do you do? *
    shotokan
    What's your favorite food? *
    chicken
    What type of music do you listen to? *
    hip-hop- and Spanish
    What is your favorite music group or artist? *
    drake
    Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *
    hip-hop
    Do you have any pets? What kind?  *
    none
    What is your pets name?
    *
    was wezzy my ex dog
    Do you have any hidden talents? *
    writing 
    How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament?
    *
    24 hours a week
    How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *
    first time making the USA Karate team. It was a honor
    Who is your favorite superhero?
    *
    superman
    Who is your hero in real life? Why? *
    My Hero is my sensei for the countless hours he puts in my karate training. Also my parents for all the effort they put in my karate life.
    Hobbies
    *
    karate, writing and beaches 
    Favorite Quote *
    losing is ok losing to fear is not ok
    Biggest Win. Why? *
    at nationals winning 5 matches to win my -54 division and getting the first spot to earn a spot at pan-am games and worlds. i cried 
    What do you love about competition? *
    the aggressiveness. i love the fact that we have 2 opponents fighting for one prize. also representing my country.
    Favorite way to relax? *
    hear music at the beach. reading a good book and I love to write.
    Where do you get your inspiration from? *
    my parents after losing my baby brother unexpected they got me into karate and it changed my life. I was also almost 200 lbs on the day i started karate. I will never look back.


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