Name: Kenneth Buenavides

Height: 5-8

Weight: 106 lbs.

DOB: 5/11/2005

Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.

Team/Club: Salim Taekwondo Center

Coach(es): Master Joseph Salim

Other Career Highlights

• 2019 All American Athlete (-57kg Cadet)
• 2019 AAU Team Member (-57kg Cadet)
• 2019 USAT National Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
• 2019 AAU Nationals - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
• 2019 AAU Junior Olympics Team Member A - -57kg Cadet
• 2019 California State Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
• 2019 New Jersey State Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
• 2019 Utah State Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
• 2019 Canada Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Gold
• 2019 South Carolina State Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Silver
• 2019 AAU Southwestern District Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Silver
• 2019 Grand Phoenix Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Silver
• 2019 U.S. Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Bronze
• 2019 President's Cup - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - Bronze
• 2019 Cadet Grand Slam - Sparring - Black Belt - -57kg Cadet - 3rd Place
• 2018 Cadet National Team Member (Alternative)
• 2018 - National Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -49kg Cadet - Silver
• 2018 - PanAmerican Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - -49kg Cadet - Gold
• 2018 - Nevada State Championship - Sparring- -49kg Cadet - Silver
• 2017 - National Championship - Sparring - -45kg Cadet - Bronze
• 2017 - Portland State Championship - Sparring - -45kg Cadet - Gold
• 2016 - World Taekwondo President's Cup - Sparring - Black Belt - Youth - Gold

Personal: Started Taekwondo in 2010...Favorite Taekwondo Athletes: Master Joseph Salim, Master Gergly Salim, Carlos Navarro and Lee Dae Hoon...Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Kevin Durant...Who is your biggest inspiration?: My parents...Favorite Foods & Drinks: Pizza is my ultimate favorite. However, I also enjoy fusion type of food. I like to try new concoctions, particularly the ones that involve meat and cheese! My favorite drink is Sprite and Gatorade....Favorite Book: "Wonder"...Favorite TV Show(s): "The Flash" is currently on top of my list. However, I also like sports related shows and the food chanel....Favorite Movie: Creed...Favorite Band/Singer: Lil Pump...Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: "Why do I fight? Because I can't sing or dance!" - Rocky Balboa...What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: Becoming part of the National Team, even if I am only at the "Alternative" status, would be my proudest achievement so far.

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