Birthplace *	Illinois
Current Hometown *	Arlington Heights, Il
Height/ Weight	4'11"
Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *	Chandler,Zach
What age did you start karate? *	8
What style of karate do you do? *	Shotokan
What's your favorite food? *	Steak
What type of music do you listen to? *	Pop/Hip-Hop
What is your favorite music group or artist? *	Fetty Wap
Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *	No
Do you have any pets? What kind? *	A dog
What is your pets name? *	Wrigley
Do you have any hidden talents? *	Not sure
How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament? *	20-25
How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *	This is my first time making it in 12-13 year old kumite.
Who is your favorite superhero? *	Superman
Who is your hero in real life? Why? *	My parents because they help me with everything and do a lot to take care of me and my siblings. It's amazing how much my parents help me in karate and in life. I'm thankful for that and forever and always they will be my heroes.
Hobbies *	Soccer
Favorite Quote *	"Exellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better" -Pat Riley
Biggest Win. Why? *	My biggest win was getting second place this year, in Fort Lauderdale,FL , in the 12-13 year old Elite Kumite Devision because it was my first time trying out for the team. And being able to be on the USA junior team is unbelievable and just an incredible feeling and opportunity.
What do you love about competition? *	I love the excitement and the fact that I get to be with all of my friends and family. The feeling being on the mat and competing is nerveracking but awesome at the same time. And the competition itself is fun because I get to meet new people and travel to different places.
Favorite way to relax? *	I like to either go to the pool, go on a bike ride, watch tv or take a long nap.
Where do you get your inspiration from? *	I get my inspiration from my senseis and inspirational books or stories.

Zaynab Saudye

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