Zaylin Pinto

Athlete Bio

Nickname	The Predator
Twitter Name
Birthplace *	Greenville, SC
Current Hometown *	Greenville, SC
Height/ Weight	5' 2"/87 lb.
Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *	2 brothers, 1 sister
What age did you start karate? *	11
What style of karate do you do? *	Wado Ryu
What's your favorite food? *	Spaghetti
What type of music do you listen to? *	Rap
What is your favorite music group or artist? *	Lil Wayne
Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *	No
Do you have any pets? What kind? *	No
What is your pets name? *	N/A
Do you have any hidden talents? *	Drawing, football, basketball
How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? *	10 1/2
How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *	This is my first time.
Who is your favorite superhero? *	Wolverine
Who is your hero in real life? Why? *	My Uncle Valy because he saved me from drowning when I was little.
Hobbies *	Sports, drawing
Favorite Quote *	"I'll be back."
Biggest Win. Why? *	This year's nationals because it was my first tournament competing in the elite division. Also, because I accomplished one of my main goals: making the Junior Team.
What do you love about competition? *	Being able to go home a winner.
Favorite way to relax? *	Sit on the couch with a bowl of ice cream and watch a movie.
Where do you get your inspiration from? *	From my cousin Mekko and my senseis.