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Team Aria Karate
About Aria Dodd:
Empowering Excellence thru Faith & Focus
At 13 years old, Aria is a Florida-based karate athlete specializing in the traditional Okinawan styles of Goju-ryu. Under the guidance of world champions & elite athletes, she continues to refine her skills at the highest level.
Known for her dedication, discipline, & determination, she pursues her dream of rep USA on the world stage. Guided by her faith & fueled by her focus, Aria embodies the values of excellence, resilience, & integrity.
For Aria, karate isn't just a sport, it's a platform to empower others while glorifying God thru the pursuit of excellence.
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2025 Achievements :
Selected for US Martial Arts Team for World MA Games
🌍 #8 NASKA World 12-13 Class AA Trad Weapons
🌍 #11 NASKA World 13&U Class AA Trad Forms Challenge
🌍 #14 NASKA World 12-13 Class AA Trad Forms
🇺🇲 #1 National USASK Trad Weapons AND Forms Champion
🇺🇲 #1 FL State USASK Trad Weapons AND Forms Champion
🇺🇲 #1 FL District 1 USASK Trad Weapons AND Forms Champion
🏆 5 x USASK 17&U Forms Grand Champion
🏆 3 x USASK 17&U Trad Weapons Grand Champion
🏆 3 x USASK/AAU Traditional Challenge Champion
🥇 28 Gold winnings
🥈 4 Silver winnings
2024 Achievements :
🇺🇲 Top 10 National USASK Trad Weapons AND Forms Champion
🇺🇲 Top 10 National ISKL Trad Weapons AND Forms Champion
🏆 NASKA UBB Grand Champion Trad Weapons 13 & under
🏆 USASK FL State Girls UBB Grand Champion Trad Forms
🏆 IMAF World Elite Champion UBB Trad Forms
🏆 ISKL FL State UBB Champion Trad Forms AND Weapons
🥇 18 Gold winnings
🥈 8 Silver winnings
TRAINING / COACHING:
Aria trains weekly with world champion coaches who guide her development in kata, weapons, & kumite.
Diego Rodriguez-Florez (DG)
NASKA World Champion several times over - mentor & Sensei to Aria for past 3 years
Juan Pinheiro
International competitor in WKF & Karate 1 Premier League events - Kata & kumite training weekly
Reid Presley
Many NASKA / ISKA World Champion titles, owner of Equipped HQ - trains Aria in weapons (Bo staff)
Tyree Wright
constant motivator & believer in Aria's journey from the very beginning