Birthplace *	Pittsburgh, PA
Current Hometown *	Pittsburgh, PA
Height/ Weight	5'4"
Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *	Younger Brother
What age did you start karate? *	3
What style of karate do you do?*	Shotokan
What's your favorite food? *	Steak
What type of music do you listen to? *	Rap
What is your favorite music group or artist? *	Wiz Khalifa or Rae Sremmurd
Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *	Rap
Do you have any pets? What kind? *	Dog and Cat
What is your pets name? *	Biscuit and Tulip
Do you have any hidden talents?*	No
How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? *	8-12
How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *	This is my first time making the team in 14-15 -52 Elite Kumite. I was a member of the Team Pool the last 2 years.
Who is your favorite superhero? *	Batman
Who is your hero in real life? Why? *	My parents, since they are always there for me and help me in my everyday life.
Hobbies *	Hanging out with friends and playing sports.
Favorite Quote *	"Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee" -Muhammad Ali
Biggest Win. Why? *	This years National Championships since it was in my hometown of Pittsburgh, and all of my family was able to come.
What do you love about competition? *	I love the atmosphere of the competition and being able to see friends from all around the country.
Favorite way to relax? *	Watch tv or movies.
Where do you get your inspiration from? *	My father since he was on the senior national team and is a USA National Coach.

Khanak Patel

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