Mahiro Takano
Mahiro Takano (Japanese: 高野万優, born 15 July 2006)[1] is a Japanese karateka, six-time Japanese champion at primary-school level in the Kata discipline. In 2015, at the age of nine, she starred in the music video for Sia's song "Alive".[2][3][4][5][6]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mahiro Takano |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 15 July 2006 Japan |
| Occupation | Martial artist |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Sport | |
| Country | Japan |
| Sport | Karate |
| Rank | 1st (in her age group) |
Biography
Takano's hometown is Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture.[7]
References
- ^ "再生400万回天才空手少女が東京五輪金宣言 – スポーツニュース".
- ^ "Meet Mahiro Takano, the Young Martial Arts Star of Sia's 'Alive' Video".
- ^ "Tokyo 2020 comes too early for karate kid Mahiro Takano's Olympic dream". 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Meet the real "Karate Kid"".
- ^ "Mahiro Takano is real life "Karate Kid"".
- ^ "James Latimer on Phenom Mahiro Takano in Kata Short Film | Tribeca 2021 [Exclusive Interview]". 23 June 2021.
- ^ "早過ぎた東京2020、13歳空手少女が抱く五輪の夢".