
Daniel Kim
Platinum Achievement
Name: Daniel Kim
School: Lynbrook High School
City: San Jose, CA
Anzan Level: 9 dan (2023)
Length of Learning: 10 years
Contest Results: 2024 All-USA Contest Abacus Dictation 1st, Correspondence Test Gold
Scholarly Achievements: USA Coding Olympiad Finalist/Platinum, USA Math Olympiad Qualifier, Stanford Math Tournament 1st Place
Social Achievements: President's Volunteer Service Gold Award, Abacus Friends of Children with Special Needs Volunteer
Testimonial
Learning the abacus has been a great experience for me. It's improved my mental math skills and helped me become more disciplined. By practicing regularly, I've seen real progress in how fast and accurately I could solve problems. Abacus has become fun as well—I love setting new personal records while practicing.
For younger students, keep working hard! The more you practice, the better you’ll get—not just at math, but in building strong habits that will help you in the future.