Natalia Filyukova Success Story

Natalia Filyukova a karate athlete.

A brief introduction to yourself?
My name is Natalia Filyukova, I am 19 years old. I was born in the Far East, the city of Nakhodka, after 3 years I moved to Klin and here I already got acquainted with karate.

How did you develop your fondness for karate and at what age did you start learning karate?
We walked with my father and decided to try karate, then my brother and I were 5 years old, they immediately took us, since my father and I were engaged in self-defense until 5 years old.   In this sport, you learn to stand up for yourself, you become more confident and stronger.

What is your style and what rank do you currently hold in karate?
Currently, I have the title of candidate for master of sports, black belt, received it at the age of 14 at a professional training camp.
My shito-Ryu karate style.

What do you like more, Kata or Kumite?
Until the age of 9, practiced both kata and Kumite, achieved more victories and success in kata, and decided to stay here.

Do you have a favorite Sensei?
Sensei, my head coach is S.A. Zotov.

How did you get to this position and how was your journey being in this sport?
On this path in karate, I achieved such titles as the bronze medalist of the European champion, multiple medalists of Russia.

Do you take karate as your profession or is it just a hobby?
Karate is like a second profession for me, since I am still studying to be a lifeguard.

What challenges did you come across on getting where you are at today?
You can share any injury story as well.
I have not seen any serious injury in the kata, only knee pain due to the low risers.

What motivates you the most about your profession as an athlete?
My motivation is to strive for the highest awards.

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