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Jaida Rosario

Athlete Bio#

Nickname 
jaidakstar
Twitter Name 
Birthplace
*
Brooklyn NY 11221
Current Hometown *
Brooklyn NY
Height/ Weight 
5'4
Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *
oldest sister of 4 of us
What age did you start karate?
*
10
What style of karate do you do? *
shotokan
What's your favorite food? *
chicken
What type of music do you listen to? *
hip-hop- and Spanish
What is your favorite music group or artist? *
drake
Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *
hip-hop
Do you have any pets? What kind?  *
none
What is your pets name?
*
was wezzy my ex dog
Do you have any hidden talents? *
writing 
How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament?
*
24 hours a week
How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *
first time making the USA Karate team. It was a honor
Who is your favorite superhero?
*
superman
Who is your hero in real life? Why? *
My Hero is my sensei for the countless hours he puts in my karate training. Also my parents for all the effort they put in my karate life.
Hobbies
*
karate, writing and beaches 
Favorite Quote *
losing is ok losing to fear is not ok
Biggest Win. Why? *
at nationals winning 5 matches to win my -54 division and getting the first spot to earn a spot at pan-am games and worlds. i cried 
What do you love about competition? *
the aggressiveness. i love the fact that we have 2 opponents fighting for one prize. also representing my country.
Favorite way to relax? *
hear music at the beach. reading a good book and I love to write.
Where do you get your inspiration from? *
my parents after losing my baby brother unexpected they got me into karate and it changed my life. I was also almost 200 lbs on the day i started karate. I will never look back.


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