Name: Anna Ragonese

Age: 12

Rank: 1st degree black belt

Length of Study: 6 years

Favorite Kick: roundhouse and rising heel

Favorite Hand Strike: cross knife-hand

Favorite Aerial Kick: stepping stool kick and flying side kick

Favorite Sport (not karate): basketball

Favorite Food: tacos/shepherds pie

Favorite Music/Group: avril lavigne, eminem

Hobbies: skiing, arts and crafts, using the computer, talking on the phone

What Do You Like Most About Karate: “I like that karate teaches self control and confidence.  I also like that it provides different challanges.”