Sean Quiroz
Athlete Bio#
Birthplace * |
Chicago Illinois
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Current Hometown * |
Skokie Illinois
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Height/ Weight |
5'7" 128lbs
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Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) * |
1 sister (Samantha)
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What age did you start karate? * |
8
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What style of karate do you do?* |
Shotokan
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What's your favorite food? * |
Paella
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What type of music do you listen to? * |
All kinds besides country
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What is your favorite music group or artist? * |
Chance the Rapper and MGK
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Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? * |
I listen to anything that will get me going
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Do you have any pets? What kind? * |
1 dog
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What is your pets name? * |
Charlie
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Do you have any hidden talents?* |
I can play basically any other sport
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How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? * |
15+
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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 US team and I made it in 14-15 -63kg
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Who is your favorite superhero? * |
The Flash
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Who is your hero in real life? Why? * |
My real life superhero is my Grandpa because he's done karate when he was a younger and he helped motivate me and inspire me into doing karate and helped make me who I am today.
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Hobbies * |
Cooking, running,
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Favorite Quote * |
"Me and Jesus are cool because gods rcongize gods" -Conor McGregor
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Biggest Win. Why? * |
My biggest win was my first year in Vegas because it was my first tournament outside the state and I wasn't expecting to win anything, but I managed to get 1st place in Kumite and it was an international tournament.
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What do you love about competition? * |
I love the thrill and level of competiton. Also getting to see how my karate is compared to other athletes and meeting other people.
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Favorite way to relax? * |
Watch marathons of TV shows on Netflix, sleep, and eating
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Where do you get your inspiration from? * |
I get my inspiration from my grandpa, family, and senseis
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