Judo has provided him with the discipline necessary to achieve his goals. This year, he earned his spot on the U-15 U.S. Judo team.
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His sensei has inspired and motivated him sense he was 4 years old to believe that he can become an Olympic athlete
The year he participated in the Judo Dallas Open and Judo President's Cup for two consecutive days in Texas for the second year. That year, he won first place in both tournaments. For the first time, he won a national competition.
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