À propos
I have been practicing martial arts since I was 6 years old. I am someone who is very sensitive and close to my emotions. I really like it when things are done well and in my way, it’s my little perfectionist side. I really like taking care of and helping my loved ones and people who are dear to me. Sport was an integral part of me and has always been.
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Anne-Frédérique Gadoury-Lavallée
Black Belt
Disciplines practiced
Pointfighting, Light contact and traditional karate
School: Yosanryu (Shorin-Ryu)
Instructor : Patrick Lavallée
Martial achievements
- Several Quebec titles my most recent WKC 2025 - 2 WKU Canadian titles 2018-2019 - 1 WAKO 2023 Canadian title - 1 title of Canadian WKC vice-champion 2024 - 2 times bronze medalists in traditional and hardstyle kata at the 2019 WKU World Championship - I participated in several international competitions including 3 world championships in Austria (WKU), Hungary (Wako) and Portugal (WKC). I also participated in a World Cup (Wako) in Italy and several other events in the United States.
Strengths and skills
I have a very good hand, especially my back hand. My punch is fast and strong. I have good endurance and a very good physique. I'm also quite patient in the ring.
Personal life and interests
Martial Arts has been a part of my life since day 1, and karate means family to me. My father and my two older brothers are black belts and all have already competed at a high level in this sport. So I have been “hanging around” in competitions since I was born. I then very quickly started practicing karate myself. This discipline grew, evolved with me and built the person I am today. It allowed me to develop self-confidence, and not be afraid to stand up to people. To stand up for things that are important to me and that are close to my heart. Competing in this sport also gave me great discipline. It made me understand that we can achieve anything we want, we just have to work for it and never give up.