Katsutoshi Shiina

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]

Katsutoshi Shiina
Shiina Katsutoshi in Bangladesh
BornKatsutoshi Shiina
(1961-11-21)21 November 1961
Tokyo, Japan
Native name椎名勝利
Nationality Japanese
StyleShotokan Karate
Teacher(s)Masatoshi Nakayama
Rank7th dan Karate JKA
UniversityTakushoku University

Biography

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

Katsutoshi Shiina has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success
  • 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
  1. JKA: Instructor profiles – Sensei Katsutoshi Shiina7th Dan Retrieved on 15 February 2014.



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