Birthplace *	Fort Bragg, NC
Current Hometown *	Greenville, SC
Height/ Weight	4"8 / 71 lbs
Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *	2 brothers
What age did you start karate? *	5
What style of karate do you do? *	Wado Ryu
What's your favorite food? *	Artichoke
What type of music do you listen to? *	pop
What is your favorite music group or artist? *	Maroon 5 (Song About Jane)
Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *	no
Do you have any pets? What kind? *	2 dogs
What is your pets name? *	Spot and Ella
Do you have any hidden talents? *	volleyball and basketball
How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? *	7 1/2
How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *	This is the first time.
Who is your favorite superhero? *	Black Widow
Who is your hero in real life? Why? *	My parents because they provide for my family.
Hobbies *	reading
Favorite Quote *	Why fit in when we were born to stand out?
Biggest Win. Why? *	This year at Nationals because it is my first time making the team and also my first time winning gold at Nationals.
What do you love about competition? *	Pretty much everything.
Favorite way to relax? *	Reading
Where do you get your inspiration from? *	My karate classmates because we are constantly pushing each other to get better.

Ryaz Shaikh