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Madison Paez
Athlete Bio

Nickname |
Madi
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Birthplace * |
Pembroke Pines, Florida
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Current Hometown * |
Pembroke Pines, Florida
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Height/ Weight |
5'2"/113 pounds
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Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) * |
Only child
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What age did you start karate? * |
9
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What style of karate do you do? * |
Goju ryu
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What's your favorite food? * |
Pizza
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What type of music do you listen to? * |
General pop music
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What is your favorite music group or artist? * |
I do not have one, I basically listen to whatever is on the radio.
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Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? * |
No
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Do you have any pets? What kind? * |
Yes, I have a German Shepherd
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What is your pets name? * |
Tuareg
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Do you have any hidden talents? * |
I'm pretty good at math; I'm on my school's math team
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How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? * |
15-20
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How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? * |
This is my first time making the team, and it was in 14-15 female elite kata.
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Who is your favorite superhero? * |
I don't have one
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Who is your hero in real life? Why? * |
My heroes in real life would definitely be my parents. Without them , I wouldn't be where I am today.
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Hobbies * |
Besides karate, I enjoy CrossFit and doing math!
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Favorite Quote * |
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"
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Biggest Win. Why? * |
My biggest win would be the silver medal I earned this year in 14-15 kata. Although I have earned gold medals at nationals in the past, making the team is something that I'm extremely proud of.
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What do you love about competition? * |
I'm a competitive person, and I really enjoy the vibe that competitions bring.
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Favorite way to relax? * |
My favorite way to relax is to take a really hot shower and go to sleep.
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Where do you get your inspiration from? * |
I look up to my Sensei, Joseph Martinez and everyone else that helps me improve. Where I get most of my inspiration from, however, is within myself. Everyday I strive to become better and better.
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