Jariza Perry
Athlete Bio#
| Nickname |
Isa
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| Twitter Name | |
| Birthplace * |
New York
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| Current Hometown * |
Yonkers, NY
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| Height/ Weight | |
| Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) * |
I have an older sister and a younger brother
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| What age did you start karate? * |
10
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| What style of karate do you do? * |
Shito Ryu Shito Kia
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| What's your favorite food? * |
Shake Shack Burgers
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| What type of music do you listen to? * |
I listen to a little bit of everything
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| What is your favorite music group or artist? * |
Rihanna
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| Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? * |
Rihanna songs
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| Do you have any pets? What kind? * |
I have dog
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| What is your pets name? * |
Prince
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| Do you have any hidden talents? * |
Dancing
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| How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? * |
over 20 hours
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| How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? * |
This is the first time that I tried out for the team and I'm so happy that I made it!
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| Who is your favorite superhero? * |
Wonder Woman
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| Who is your hero in real life? Why? * |
My sensei, Sensei Jose Guerrero, because he saw my ability to compete since I started training when I was 10 yrs old. He has always encouraged me and has believed in me since day one. I wouldn't be here without his support and training. He never lets me give up and encourages me to try harder and to strive for the top.
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| Hobbies * |
Karate training
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| Favorite Quote * |
Today is an opportunity to get better
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| Biggest Win. Why? * |
My biggest win was at the US Nationals and Team Trials 2016 because I finally reached my first major goal of making the Jr National Team
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| What do you love about competition? * |
I love to compete because I get to use all the skills I learned while training and I can see the results of all the hard work I put in.
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| Favorite way to relax? * |
I like watching TV and sleeping
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| Where do you get your inspiration from? * |
Cheryl Murphy, Team USA National Champion. Dionicio Gustavo, Dominican Republic Pan American Games Champion and Junior Lefevre Belgium's World Champion. I've been very fortunate to train with them all.
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