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Jariza Perry

Athlete Bio#

Nickname 
Isa
Twitter Name 
Birthplace
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New York
Current Hometown *
Yonkers, NY
Height/ Weight 
Family (only child, brothers/sisters, ect) *
I have an older sister and a younger brother
What age did you start karate?
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10
What style of karate do you do? *
Shito Ryu Shito Kia
What's your favorite food? *
Shake Shack Burgers
What type of music do you listen to? *
I listen to a little bit of everything
What is your favorite music group or artist? *
Rihanna
Do you listen to music before you go it the ring? If so, what kind? *
Rihanna songs
Do you have any pets? What kind?  *
I have dog 
What is your pets name?
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Prince
Do you have any hidden talents? *
Dancing
How many hours a week do you workout in preparation for a major tournament?
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over 20 hours
How many times have you made the Junior US Team and in what events? *
This is the first time that I tried out for the team and I'm so happy that I made it!
Who is your favorite superhero?
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Wonder Woman
Who is your hero in real life? Why? *
My sensei, Sensei Jose Guerrero, because he saw my ability to compete since I started training when I was 10 yrs old. He has always encouraged me and has believed in me since day one. I wouldn't be here without his support and training. He never lets me give up and encourages me to try harder and to strive for the top. 
Hobbies
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Karate training
Favorite Quote *
Today is an opportunity to get better
Biggest Win. Why? *
My biggest win was at the US Nationals and Team Trials 2016 because I finally reached my first major goal of making the Jr National Team
What do you love about competition? *
I love to compete because I get to use all the skills I learned while training and I can see the results of all the hard work I put in. 
Favorite way to relax? *
I like watching TV and sleeping
Where do you get your inspiration from? *
Cheryl Murphy, Team USA National Champion. Dionicio Gustavo, Dominican Republic Pan American Games Champion and Junior Lefevre Belgium's World Champion. I've been very fortunate to train with them all.