Youngrae Kim

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Youth Cage Fighters

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Location: Seoul

Nationality: South Korea

Biography: South Korean documentary photographer based in Chicago and Seoul.

Norman Schneider, 12, of Raytow...first official Youth MMA fight.

Norman Schneider, 12, of Raytown, Missouri, places his hand over his heart during the national anthem before his first official Youth MMA fight.

Coach Audra Saldana takes photo...f Capri in Boonville, Missouri.

Coach Audra Saldana takes photos of Brian Owens, 11, middle, posing on a scale after his weigh in before the U.S. Open Youth National at Isle of Capri in Boonville, Missouri.

Shaniyah Carlson, 15, carries t...g the U.S. Open Youth National.

Shaniyah Carlson, 15, carries the American flag to the cage before her 13th official Youth MMA fight during the U.S. Open Youth National.

Crowds gather around the cage a... Casino in Boonville, Missouri.

Crowds gather around the cage as Brandon Apodaca, 15, right, competes against Noah White in mixed martial arts during the U.S. Open Youth National at Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville, Missouri.

Shaniyah Carlson, 15, top, comp...s and limited moves for safety.

Shaniyah Carlson, 15, top, competes against Teddy Mandala, 14, during the U.S. Open Youth National. Youth MMA fights are similar to adult matches, except for shorter rounds and limited moves for safety.

Family and friends help Teddy M...g the U.S. Open Youth National.

Family and friends help Teddy Mandala, 14, remove the tape and hand wraps after she lost her first official fight during the U.S. Open Youth National.

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Youth Cage Fighters

Copyright Youngrae Kim 2024

Date of Work Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

Updated Oct 2018

Topics Documentary, Editorial, Photojournalism, Sports, Youth

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