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Team Aria Karate
Aria Dodd is a Florida-based elite Traditional Karate Athlete specializing in Okinawan Goju-ryu. She competes nationally & internationally in traditional forms and weapons, training under World champions & elite coaches while pursuing excellence at the highest levels of the sport.
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Recognized for her discipline, consistency, & competitive focus, Aria is committed to representing the United States on national & international stages as she advances toward long-term elite competition goals.
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Guided by her Christian faith & anchored by disciplined focus, Aria competes with integrity, resilience, & excellence in every arena.
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Karate is more than competition for Aria--it is a platform to honor God, inspire others, & pursue excellence with purpose.
About Aria Dodd
Elite Traditional Karate Athlete | Team USA Pathway
Competitive Achievements:
Selected highlights from national & international competition
2025 Highlights
WMAGC World Grand Champion - Trad Forms (Ages 11-14)
3x WMAGC World Gold Medalist
2x WMAGC World Silver Medalist
NASKA World Top 10 - Traditional Weapons (Ages 12-13)
USASK National Champion - Traditional Weapons & Forms
USASK Florida State Champion - Traditional Weapons & Forms
5x USASK 17U Forms Grand Champion
4x USASK 17U Traditional Weapons Grand Champion
4x USASK / AAU Traditional Challenge Champion
Additional Podium finishes: 33 Gold - 4 Silver
2024 Highlights
​USASK Top 10 Traditional Weapons & Forms Champion
ISKL Top 10 Traditional Weapons & Forms Champion
NASKA Underbelt Traditonal Weapons (Ages 13U)
USASK FL State Girls Underbelt Trad Forms Grand Champion
IMAF World Elite Underbelt Traditional Forms Champion
ISKL Florida State Underbelt Traditional Weapons Champion
ISKL Florida State Underbelt Traditional Forms Champion
Additional Podium finishes: 18 Gold, 8 Silver
Coaching & Elite Training Environment
Aria trains alongside and under the guidance of world-class coaches and elite competitors who have shaped her technical precision, competitive mindset, and discipline at the highest levels of traditional karate.
Sensei Robert Young - WKF International High-Performance Coach
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Diego Rodriguez-Flores - NASKA World Champion
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Juan Pinheiro - WKF International Competitor, Karate 1 Series A
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Reid Presley - NASKA World Champion
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Tyree Wright - World Champion Fighter
Beyond Competition
Beyond training & competition, Aria is a disciplined home educated student who values learning & creativity. When not in the dojo, she enjoys sketching, bringing her creativity to life through art -- developing focus and balance that carry directly into her performance as an athlete.
