Katsutoshi Shiina
Appearance
Katsutoshi Shiina | |
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Born | Katsutoshi Shiina 21 November 1961 Tokyo, Japan |
Native name | 椎名勝利 |
Nationality | Japanese |
Style | Shotokan Karate |
Teacher(s) | Masatoshi Nakayama |
Rank | 7th dan Karate JKA |
University | Takushoku University |
"Though my body seems not my soul is ready" |
Katsutoshi Shiina (Shiina Katsutoshi, 21 November 1961) is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate.[1] He has won the JKA's version of the world championships for kata. He has also won the JKA All-Japan championships for kata on 2 occasions and for kumite on 3 occasions.[1] He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.[1]
Biography
[edit]Katsutoshi Shiina was born in Tokyo, Japan on 21 November 1961. He studied at Takushoku University. His karate training began during his 5th year of elementary school.
Competition
[edit]Katsutoshi Shiina has had considerable success in karate competition.
Major Tournament Success
[edit]- 9th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2004) - 1st Place Kata
- 47th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2004) - 1st Place Kata
- 45th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2002) - 2nd Place Kata; 3rd Place Kumite
- 44th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2001) - 1st Place Kata
- 8th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2000) - 3rd Place Kata
- 43rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2000) - 2nd Place Kumite; 3rd Place Kata
- 39th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1996) - 3rd Place Kumite
- 38th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1995) - 3rd Place Kumite
- 37th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1994) - 1st Place Kumite
- 5th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 3rd Place Kumite
- 36th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1993) - 1st Place Kumite
- 34th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1991) - 1st Place Kumite
- 33rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1990) - 3rd Place Kumite
- 30th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1987) - 2nd Place Kumite
References
[edit]- ^ a b c JKA: Instructor profiles – Sensei Katsutoshi Shiina7th Dan Retrieved on 15 February 2014.