Hikaru Abe '18 Recruiting Profile

The love for Wrestling all started out because of my parents decision to move out from Japan and start a new life in the US. Back then, I was 6 and had struggled in the new school due to not knowing English. I completely shutdown and had no goals. However, I was introduced to a Judo club.

The people there were so welcoming and helped me realize I am not alone. As time flew,  English was no problem, my grades termendously increased and I was already practicing hard and loving the sport.

By the time I was in highschool, this sport became my life and I wanted to improve more, therefore I joined the Wrestling team. However, I started loving the sport of Wrestling as much as Judo. This sport helped me to push myself to the max, to encourage/help others, and to set goals.

My goal was to become a State champion, and with the help of coaches, teammates, and family I was able to become 2017 Washington State Wrestling Champion for 105lb and 2017 48kg State Champion for Judo. 

The people I met through these sports and the sports itself, made the person I am today and I can not thank them enough. I will always strive for goals and continue doing the sports I love.