I have been training karate for over a year and a half now. I started since I first came to UIC. The style is Shotokan. My instructor is Toshihide "Tony" Nakamura. He's a great guy and devoted instructor. I've attained the rank of 3rd kyu as of last November (2003). I try to train hard and juggle my schedule as best as I can. Here are my accomplishments in karate as best as I can remember in chronological order.

• Sept 2002 - started karate at UIC
• Nov 2002 - Obtained rank of 7th kyu (after training 6 days a week!)
• Feb 2003 - 1st place in Novice Kata at ISKC Jennifer Malloy Tournament
• April 2003 - 1st place in Novice Kata at ISKC State Tournament
• June 2003 - 2nd place in Novice Kata at ISKC Chicago Classic Tournament
• Nov 2003 - 1st place in Collegiate Color Belt (7th Kyu) Kata & 2nd place in Collegiate Color Belt (7th Kyu) Kumite at ISKF Nationals in Orlando Florida.
• Nov 2003 - Obtainted rank of 3 kyu.

  There are some pictures of some of the events. Hopefully I'll get to put them up soon!