Creation of EFight Pass
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SHERRY
JENIX
Street Fighter
I've been in the Fighting Game Community (FGC) as a competitor for almost 14 years now. Street Fighter is my game. I started competing in 2009 with Street Fighter IV and still actively compete now in Street Fighter 6. Viper will always be my girl, but I'm currently a Luke main!
AUTO ENTHUSIAST
I'm a big fan of cars, especially Hondas. I finally saved enough money to get myself a 2020 Honda Civic Type R (his name is Keith the Hoodrat v2.0). Although I haven't competed yet, I've been practicing at local tracks like Buttonwillow and Streets of Willow. Soon, I'll be confident enough to compete!
So What's The Point of this Website?
I've had this website domain since college. It used to be a blog, so I thought I'd revive it again. I'll post my FGC/car adventures and share my tournament travel tips. Interested in working with me? Just click the "Book Me" button or Contact tab!
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why jenix?
It all started with Arcade Infinity. I just so happened to go on a random day when they were hosting a Street Fighter 4 ranbat. An old friend of mine, Dan Tam aka SHGL BMX, was there that day as a competitor. We hugged, caught up, and after a few minutes, he asked if I ever thought about playing Street Fighter. Me? No way! I didn't play any games growing up, let alone a fighting game. He told me about an all women's tournament, Ladies of Arcade Infinity, and how each player was supposed to find a woman they would mentor for the tournament.
After a bit of convincing, I agreed to enter Ladies of AI and began my training. After choosing the best character of all time, C. Viper, SHGL BMX told me he wouldn't be able to help since he mained Blanka. That's when he introduced me to the best C. Viper player SoCal had to offer, Kryojenix. After a few weeks of training, I showed up on the shoulders of my two mentors as Sherryjenix.
Sherryjenix
Feb 24, 2023
EVO 2023 - AUGUST 4-6, 2023 (LAS VEGAS, NV)
VENUE AND HOTEL Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89199 Check In Time - 3:00PM Check Out Time...
Shady K
Oct 5, 2011
What Type of Player are YOU?
There’s a subject I find interesting in the competitive fighting game scene that people rarely talk about — fighting style. Specifically,...
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What is the best mode of transportation?If you have someone in your travel group that is 25 and older, I highly recommend renting a car. It is the most cost efficient and reliable way to get around town. You get charged a hefty daily fee if you are a driver under 25 years old unfortunately. If not, some hotels offer shuttles that take you to places within a 5 mile radius. There Uber is also an option, but fares can get expensive. Make sure to group up and plan ahead!
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Should I book Basic Economy since it's the cheapest?Basic Economy is a tier of tickets that most major airlines offer. It is great bang for the buck, but you do lose many privileges. 1. You won't be able to choose your seats, they will be assigned to you after you check in. 2. You will be the last group seated. This affects whether or not you have a carry-on bag. Sometimes overhead space runs out and they will force you to check in your carry-on bag (Free of charge). 3. Most major alirlines include a free carry on bag + personal item. Some airlines may charge you for a carry on. Make sure to check the rules before booking. 4. Non refundable. All airlines allow 24 hours cancellation free of charge for ticket purchasing. Sometimes you will be able to negotiate your way after the 24 hours, but it is a hard no refund policy for basic economy. I do think Basic Economy is a great option, especially traveling solo since you won't have seat selection to sit with your travel buddies. It is a great, no frills solution to getting yourself to a tournament on a strict budget.
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How long do I need to check in to my flight?General Rules: When not checking in a bag, you have more freedom to make it to your gate. The ABSOLUTE deadline is 15 minutes before departure time. Gates close 15 minutes before departure time and they make NO exceptions to this rule. When checking in a bag, your absolute deadline is 45 minutes before departure time. They will not accept your bag after 45 minutes, which also means you won't be making it onto your flight. Because of this, I do my best to only bring a carry on with me to tournaments. More sleep!
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When should I book a hotel room for a tournament?With how tournaments are selling out nowadays, I always recommend booking immediately through the tournament website if possible. The hotel rates that tournaments offer are unbeatable. The options listed on this website are only to offer other affordable alternatives to venue hotels once they are sold out. Keep in mind that most tournament hotels are fully refundable until a certain date, so you can always reserve and cancel later if you change your mind!
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When is the best time to book air flight?Prices for flights always fluctuate. I always recommend booking at least THREE weeks before the event. Prices tend to increase as the weekend gets closer, so I always book my flights on Monday/Tuesday around 11am PST.
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What do I do if I miss my flight?It is best to speak to customer service of your airline either at the counter at the airport or call it in. Most major airlines will put you on standby on the next available flight. (Unless you're flying Spirit, then you have to purchase another ticket most likely). Although you're not "guaranteed" a spot on the next flight since you're on standby, the agent normally puts you on a flight with high chances of making it off the waitlist. Look for other available flights to close by airports. For example, if I miss my flight back home to LAX and other flights are full to LAX, I normally ask for other flights to nearby airports such as LGB, SNA, BUR, or ONT. Make sure you learn of other airports near your hometown!
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What are some things to bring with me to tournaments?Here is my general list: In the venue: Backpack for your controller/arcade stick, government ID, some form of currency, water bottle (there are water refill stations at the venue usually), hand sanitizer, protein bar/small snacks For hotel rooms: Body wash, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, DEODORANT Remember if you're flying and only bringing a carry-on bag, liquids must be in a container 3.4fl oz or less. No hair spray/aerosols allowed on planes!
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What airlines do you recommend flying?My personal favorite is Delta Airlines. The amenities that each Delta plane provides are usually pretty nice. Other airlines I fly are JetBlue (most seat space for Economy flights), American Airlines, Alaska (took over Virgin America Airlines which used to be my #1), and United. My biggest recommendation is to NOT fly Spirit Airlines. Don't be tempted by their prices. They charge a fee for EVERYTHING, even printing out a boarding ticket. They have terrible customer service. I.E. If you miss your flight, you will have to buy a completely new ticket. Other major airlines would normally put you on standby for the next available flight.
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Mods on my FK8 (2020 Honda Civic Type R)Engine Stock KSR Cold Air Intake with Vibrant HD Clamp PRL Catted Downpipe PRL Front Pipe Blitz Catback Nuke Oil Catch Can Temp Control Full Race Intercooler KSR Intercooler Piping with Vibrant HD Clamps PWR Radiator Setrab 911 Oil Cooler Improve Racing Sandwich Plate Electronic MoTeC M142 FK8 Package MoTeC C125 Logger Optima D51r Battery Additionally, Sensors by Bosch (Wiring by KSR) MoTeC Rotary Trim Switch MoTeC SLM Fuel Delivery Walbro 450 Fuel Pump X 3 (Lift, DI Main, Port Main) ID ID750 Fuel Filter x 2 (DI & Port) Radium FK8 port injector adapter ID 1300x Injectors Nuke Performance Fuel Regulator X 2 (DI & Port) Nuke Performance PTFE Line/Fitting (-6) Nuke Performance 3L Surge Tank Continental FlexFuel Sensor Brake/Suspension/Wheels Standard Brembo with 2 piece Rotors ARP Extended Stud Whiteline Sway bar/endlinks SPC Rear Camber JRZ RS Pro2 Advan GT 18x10.5 / 18x9.5 Front - 295/30/18 A052 Rear - 235/40/18 A052 Body/Aero J’s Racing Front Lip FK7 Bonnet with KSR Vent Side Marker Delete Fender Vent Guard Delete Voltex Type 7 SN (Reverse Swan Neck Upright by KSR) Safety Msel Isolator Recaro Pro Racer Schroth Racing Profi-xlt-2x2 Harness EVS Tuning 4Point Roll Bar KSR Front Tow Hook
EVO 2023 - AUGUST 4-6, 2023 (LAS VEGAS, NV)
VENUE AND HOTEL Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89199 Check In Time - 3:00PM Check Out Time...
HOW I STARTED
Since I was in middle school, I've always had a fascination with cars. No clue why, maybe because my best friend's dad owned a car shop? It wasn't until I moved from Philly to SoCal to see what the car culture was really like. Kids in high school had cars! I instantly started hanging out with the "car crew" at school and they pushed me to take my baby steps into the Honda world.
I got my first taste of the K-series when I started hanging out with dc5nation. I even hosted my first car meet when I was 16 at Hooters! I didn't even have a car! I bought my first Honda from a good friend of mine. It was a eighth gen Honda Civic Si, and he was dubbed "Keith the Hoodrat". Although the original K-series that I wanted was the Acura RSX, the eighth gen worked out justtttt fine.
Fast forward 5 years later, I sold Keith v1.0 and picked up my 2020 Honda Civic Type R.
Originally I didn't want any crazy mods, just a simple wheel/tire/suspension upgrade. Maybe a wing... a reverse swan neck wing...
Down the rabbit hole I went and after planning out everything I wanted to do, stage 1 of my car mods was finally complete after 2 years. I present to you, the current state of Keith the Hoodrat v2.0 (pictured below)
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What is the best mode of transportation?If you have someone in your travel group that is 25 and older, I highly recommend renting a car. It is the most cost efficient and reliable way to get around town. You get charged a hefty daily fee if you are a driver under 25 years old unfortunately. If not, some hotels offer shuttles that take you to places within a 5 mile radius. There Uber is also an option, but fares can get expensive. Make sure to group up and plan ahead!
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Should I book Basic Economy since it's the cheapest?Basic Economy is a tier of tickets that most major airlines offer. It is great bang for the buck, but you do lose many privileges. 1. You won't be able to choose your seats, they will be assigned to you after you check in. 2. You will be the last group seated. This affects whether or not you have a carry-on bag. Sometimes overhead space runs out and they will force you to check in your carry-on bag (Free of charge). 3. Most major alirlines include a free carry on bag + personal item. Some airlines may charge you for a carry on. Make sure to check the rules before booking. 4. Non refundable. All airlines allow 24 hours cancellation free of charge for ticket purchasing. Sometimes you will be able to negotiate your way after the 24 hours, but it is a hard no refund policy for basic economy. I do think Basic Economy is a great option, especially traveling solo since you won't have seat selection to sit with your travel buddies. It is a great, no frills solution to getting yourself to a tournament on a strict budget.
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How long do I need to check in to my flight?General Rules: When not checking in a bag, you have more freedom to make it to your gate. The ABSOLUTE deadline is 15 minutes before departure time. Gates close 15 minutes before departure time and they make NO exceptions to this rule. When checking in a bag, your absolute deadline is 45 minutes before departure time. They will not accept your bag after 45 minutes, which also means you won't be making it onto your flight. Because of this, I do my best to only bring a carry on with me to tournaments. More sleep!
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When should I book a hotel room for a tournament?With how tournaments are selling out nowadays, I always recommend booking immediately through the tournament website if possible. The hotel rates that tournaments offer are unbeatable. The options listed on this website are only to offer other affordable alternatives to venue hotels once they are sold out. Keep in mind that most tournament hotels are fully refundable until a certain date, so you can always reserve and cancel later if you change your mind!
-
When is the best time to book air flight?Prices for flights always fluctuate. I always recommend booking at least THREE weeks before the event. Prices tend to increase as the weekend gets closer, so I always book my flights on Monday/Tuesday around 11am PST.
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What do I do if I miss my flight?It is best to speak to customer service of your airline either at the counter at the airport or call it in. Most major airlines will put you on standby on the next available flight. (Unless you're flying Spirit, then you have to purchase another ticket most likely). Although you're not "guaranteed" a spot on the next flight since you're on standby, the agent normally puts you on a flight with high chances of making it off the waitlist. Look for other available flights to close by airports. For example, if I miss my flight back home to LAX and other flights are full to LAX, I normally ask for other flights to nearby airports such as LGB, SNA, BUR, or ONT. Make sure you learn of other airports near your hometown!
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What are some things to bring with me to tournaments?Here is my general list: In the venue: Backpack for your controller/arcade stick, government ID, some form of currency, water bottle (there are water refill stations at the venue usually), hand sanitizer, protein bar/small snacks For hotel rooms: Body wash, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, DEODORANT Remember if you're flying and only bringing a carry-on bag, liquids must be in a container 3.4fl oz or less. No hair spray/aerosols allowed on planes!
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What airlines do you recommend flying?My personal favorite is Delta Airlines. The amenities that each Delta plane provides are usually pretty nice. Other airlines I fly are JetBlue (most seat space for Economy flights), American Airlines, Alaska (took over Virgin America Airlines which used to be my #1), and United. My biggest recommendation is to NOT fly Spirit Airlines. Don't be tempted by their prices. They charge a fee for EVERYTHING, even printing out a boarding ticket. They have terrible customer service. I.E. If you miss your flight, you will have to buy a completely new ticket. Other major airlines would normally put you on standby for the next available flight.
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Mods on my FK8 (2020 Honda Civic Type R)Engine Stock KSR Cold Air Intake with Vibrant HD Clamp PRL Catted Downpipe PRL Front Pipe Blitz Catback Nuke Oil Catch Can Temp Control Full Race Intercooler KSR Intercooler Piping with Vibrant HD Clamps PWR Radiator Setrab 911 Oil Cooler Improve Racing Sandwich Plate Electronic MoTeC M142 FK8 Package MoTeC C125 Logger Optima D51r Battery Additionally, Sensors by Bosch (Wiring by KSR) MoTeC Rotary Trim Switch MoTeC SLM Fuel Delivery Walbro 450 Fuel Pump X 3 (Lift, DI Main, Port Main) ID ID750 Fuel Filter x 2 (DI & Port) Radium FK8 port injector adapter ID 1300x Injectors Nuke Performance Fuel Regulator X 2 (DI & Port) Nuke Performance PTFE Line/Fitting (-6) Nuke Performance 3L Surge Tank Continental FlexFuel Sensor Brake/Suspension/Wheels Standard Brembo with 2 piece Rotors ARP Extended Stud Whiteline Sway bar/endlinks SPC Rear Camber JRZ RS Pro2 Advan GT 18x10.5 / 18x9.5 Front - 295/30/18 A052 Rear - 235/40/18 A052 Body/Aero J’s Racing Front Lip FK7 Bonnet with KSR Vent Side Marker Delete Fender Vent Guard Delete Voltex Type 7 SN (Reverse Swan Neck Upright by KSR) Safety Msel Isolator Recaro Pro Racer Schroth Racing Profi-xlt-2x2 Harness EVS Tuning 4Point Roll Bar KSR Front Tow Hook
The first track I took Keith 2.0 out to was Chuckwalla. Then it was Laguna Seca, Buttonwillow, Streets of Willow, and Buttonwillow many more times after that. Buttonwillow being the premier Time Attack track, my personal goal was to sub 2 (get a time faster than 2:00 minutes). 6 tries later, I was able to achieve it! Here's the moment I got it:
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