http://www.sanazshahbazi.com

About:

Height: 5-10
Weight: 134 pounds
Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
Residence: Colorado Springs, Colo.
College: AMU
Coach: Troy Garr

WTF World Rankings on 9/1/14: 35th (-67kg)

Began Taekwondo at age 6 in 1988 under Mr. Ernie Reyes Sr. in San Jose, Calif. 4th Dan Black Belt. Consistent trophy and medal winner in forms, creative forms and breaking competition. 1999 USTU forms and breaking national champion. From 1988-92, competed in NASKA open style point tournaments, but switched to Olympic taekwondo competition for more challenge. Studied gymnastics from 1990-96. Also trains in other martial arts such as judo, wrestling, submission fighting, boxing, and kickboxing with Frank Shamrock and Javier Mendez. After Taekwondo, intends to pursue a career as a female kickboxer and/or submission fighter. Father, Ahmad, was 1966 World Champion in freestyle wrestling and a member of the 1968 Iranian Olympic Wrestling Team. In spare time, enjoys cross-training in other martial arts, gymnastics, swimming, watching movies, shopping and hanging out with friends.

Resume:

Competition Record:

2014 Thailand Open Championships (Middle) GOLD
2014 Mexican Open Championships (Middle) GOLD

2014 Argentina Open Championships (Welter) BRONZE
2014 Australian Open Championships (Light) Quarterfinals
2014 U.S. National Championships (Light) GOLD
2014 U.S. National Team Trials (Middle) SILVER

2013 U.S. National World Cup Team (Light) 4th

2013 U.S. National Team Trials (Middle) SILVER

2013 U.S. National Championships (Welter) BRONZE

2012 Pan American Championships (Welter) SILVER

2012 U.S. National Team Member (Welter) GOLD

2012 Olympic Trials – Phase 7 (-67kg): 4th

2011 World Taekwondo Championships (Light): Round of 32
-def. Shahanaz Shahanaz Khatun (BAN) by DSQ in Round of 64
-lost to Duong Nguyen Thi (VIE), 4-3, in Round of 32
2011 U.S. National Team Member (Light)
2011 U.S. Nati