Miss Charlize has been training in Taekwondo for 6 years. Starting at the age of 5, under the guidance of Master Jermaine James, she has continued to train in the martial art today. As a 2nd Degree Black Belt, she strives to pass on her knowledge to the next generation of Taekwondo athletes. Miss Charlize is also a Junior Coach and athlete on the International Taekwondo Academy Competition Team. As one of the youngest referees in Florida for Olympic Style Taekwondo, some of her other hobbies also include reading, painting, and cooking.