Portland 10-Year-Old Selected for Team USA Karate

Young athlete to compete on international stage

(Photo courtesy of Toni Hill)

Ten-year-old Tikori Hill has been selected to represent the United States on Team USA through the World Kickboxing and Karate Union (WKU) following national tryouts held in Utah.

Hill earned placement in two divisions, Point Fighting and Kick-Lite, and is currently the only athlete from Oregon selected in this round.

Tikori trains under Sensei Ortice Harper of No Limit Pro Karate, a respected world champion and longtime coach known for developing high-level competitors through a “small but mighty” team philosophy.

His family often refers to him as “Little Warrior,” a nod to his heritage as a descendant of Blackfeet war chief Lone Walker.

Now wearing the colors of Team USA, Tikori prepares for the next stage of his martial arts journey on the international stage.