Emilie

She is dedicated to learning and living the spirit of taekwondo. For 2 years she has spent 5 nights a week working towards her goal of black

Placed 22nd

in their group

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

She loves the family she has developed. She has come to realize that although there are many forms of martial arts, they bring together a community of like minded people. Where ever she goes, she meets people who share her enthusiasm for her art.


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Zoey Grantham. She is a 19 time Texas state champion, 11 time South West district champion and World champion in ATA Taekwondo. She is a judge for color belts at tournaments and is so encouraging to younger and less experienced athletes. She is the epitome of what Songahm Taekwondo stands for.


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

It all makes me proud. As a girl who has autism, ADHD, anxiety and dyspraxia she has come so very far. In two years of participating in taekwondo she has earned 21 medals, 3 of which were at districts where she overcame some very high anxiety to rise to the medal podium.

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