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Yūji Nashiro
Yuji Nashiro (名城裕司) (born September 13, 1983) is a Japanese kickboxer who competes in the welterweight division. Biography and career Nashiro was born in Nara City and is the brother of world champion boxer Nobuo Nashiro. He began his martial arts career in Kyokushin karate, in which he was the Japanese and Asian champion in the middleweight division. He was also the amateur Muay Thai champion of Japan. He made his professional kickboxing debut in 2006 and won his first three fights by knockout before taking a break from the sport for almost three years. He returned at the ''K-1 World MAX 2010 -70kg Japan Tournament'' where he was knocked out by Yuichiro Nagashima in the quarter-finals. Following this, he went on to compete in the Krush promotion where he won his first two fights before losing to Yoshihiro Sato. He returned to the Japan MAX Tournament at '' K-1 World MAX 2011 -70kg Japan Tournament Final'' where he caused an upset by winning the tournament. He defeated 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nara, Nara
is the capital city of Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 2022, Nara has an estimated population of 367,353 according to World Population Review, making it the largest city in Nara Prefecture and sixth-largest in the Kansai region of Honshu. Nara is a core city located in the northern part of Nara Prefecture bordering the Kyoto Prefecture. Nara was the capital of Japan during the Nara period from 710 to 794 as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Nara is home to eight temples, shrines, and ruins, specifically Tōdai-ji, Saidai-ji, Kōfuku-ji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangō-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji, and the Heijō Palace, together with Kasugayama Primeval Forest, collectively form the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Etymology By the Heian period, a variety of different characters had been used to represent the name Nara: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . A number of theories for the origin of the name "Nara" have been pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuya Yamamoto
is a retired Japanese kickboxer who competed in K-1 at middleweight (-70 kg). He is the former Japanese national champion of kickboxing sanctioned by All Japan Kickboxing Federation at welterweight. Biography Amateur era Yuya Yamamoto was born in Takasu, Onomichi in Hiroshima, Japan on July 15, 1984. He started learning karate at Kushukaikan during his high school life. Although he was only 16 years old, he won the All Japan Shin Karate championships at lightweight. After winning the championship, he moved to Tokyo and joined ''Booch Beat'', a kickboxing team, to be a kickboxer. On September 7, 2001, he debuted as a professional kickboxer for All Japan Kickboxing Federation(AJKF). At this time, he was only 17 years old. Professional kickboxing In 2004, Yamamoto challenged Yamauchi's welterweight championship on January 4, but he was defeated by the unanimous decision at 5R. On November 19, he challenged Yamauchi's title again, but he failed to win the title because the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisuke Tsutsumi (kickboxer)
(born November 6, 1974) is a Japanese animator and illustrator living in San Francisco, California. He is a former art director of Pixar. Biography Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, he is married to , a jewelry artist and the niece of acclaimed anime director Hayao Miyazaki. He co-directed '' The Dam Keeper'' which was nominated for the Oscar for short animated film. Filmography *'' Ice Age'' (2002) (Matte Painting/Color Stylist Art) *'' Robots'' (2005) (Lead Color Key Artist/Additional Design) *'' Horton Hears a Who!'' (2008) (Lead Color Design) *'' Toy Story 3'' (2010) (Color and Lighting Art Director) *''Cars 2'' (2011) (Sushi Chef, Additional Voices) *'' Cars 2: The Video Game'' (2011) (Sushi Chef) *''Monsters University'' (2013) (Lighting Design and Character Shading Art Director) *'' The Dam Keeper'' (2014) (Co-director) *''Moom'' (2016) (Co-director) *'' Oni: Thunder God's Tale'' (2022) (Creator/Showrunner) Books Dice has appeared in both volumes of Blue Sky Studios ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takafumi Morita
Takafumi (written: 貴文, 貴史, 孝史, 崇文, 岳文, 敬史, 隆文, 隆史 or 隆普美) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer and manager *, Japanese entrepreneur who founded ''Livedoor'', a website design operation *, Japanese politician *, Japanese guitarist, lyricist, music arranger, and musical artist *, Japanese ski jumper *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese cyclist *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese speed skater *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese footballer {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka, Japan
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 million in the 2020 census, it is also the largest component of the Keihanshin, Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, which is the List of metropolitan areas in Japan, second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th List of urban areas by population, largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants. Osaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture. Following the Meiji R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukihiko Komiya
Yukihiko is a masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Yukihiko can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Here are some examples: *幸彦, "happiness, elegant boy" *幸比古, "happiness, young man (archaic)" *行彦, "to go, elegant boy" *行比古, "to go, young man (archaic)" *之彦, "of, elegant boy" *志彦, "determination, elegant boy" *雪彦, "snow, elegant boy" *恭彦, "respectful, elegant boy" *由起彦, "reason, to rise, elegant boy" *由紀彦, "reason, chronicle, elegant boy" *有紀彦, "to have, chronicle, elegant boy" The name can also be written in hiragana ゆきひこ or katakana ユキヒコ. Notable people with the name *, Japanese politician *, Japanese composer and musician *, Japanese politician *, Japanese general *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese television and film director *, Japanese handball player *, Japanese automotive engineer *, pseudonym of Shinzaburō Yasuda, Japanese painter {{given name Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrid, Spain
Madrid ( , ) is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the third-largest in the EU.United Nations Department of Economic and Social AffairWorld Urbanization Prospects (2007 revision), (United Nations, 2008), Table A.12. Data for 2007. The municipality covers geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula. Capital city of both Spain (almost without interruption since 1561) and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid (since 1983), it is also the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. The city is situated on an elevated plain about from the closest seaside location. The climate of Madrid features hot summers and cool winters. The Madrid urban agglomeration has the second-largest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final 16
This is a list of events held in 2012 by K-1, a kickboxing promotion based in Hong Kong. K-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final 16 ''K-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final 16'' was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 in association with the Dutch-based promotion It's Showtime. It took place on May 27, 2012 at the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain. It was the 9th annual K-1 World Max (70 kg/154 lb weight class) World Championship Final and the first K-1 event since the establishment of K-1 Global Holdings Ltd by EMCOM Entertainment. These fights were played under K-1 rules with three three-minute rounds and one extra round. K-1 World MAX 2012 Final 16 Super fights K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Los Angeles ''K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Los Angeles'' was a kickboxing event held by the K-1 in association with the Romanian-based promotion SUPERKOMBAT on September 8, 2012 at the Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, Californi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reece McAllister , a surname
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Reece derives from the Welsh name Rhys. It may refer to: * Recce (filmmaking) * Reece (name), people with the given name or surname * A-Reece (born 1997), South African rapper and record producer * Reece, Kansas, United States * Mount Reece, in the Antarctic Peninsula * Reece Group, an Australian company See also * * Recce (other) * Rees (other) * Reese (other) * Reis (other) * Rhees (other) * Rhys Rhys or Rhŷs is a popular Welsh given name (usually male) that is famous in Welsh history and is also used as a surname. It originates from Deheubarth, an old region of South West Wales, with famous kings such as Rhys ap Tewdwr. It is pronounced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and List of cities in Japan, largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 million residents ; the city proper has a population of 13.99 million people. Located at the head of Tokyo Bay, the prefecture forms part of the Kantō region on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. Tokyo serves as Economy of Japan, Japan's economic center and is the seat of both the Government of Japan, Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan. Originally a fishing village named Edo, the city became politically prominent in 1603, when it became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate. By the mid-18th century, Edo was one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of over one million people. Following the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the imperial capital in Kyoto was mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdellah Ezbiri
Abdellah Ezbiri (born 1986) is a French kickboxer. He is the former I.S.K.A. K-1 Rules World Champion anW.K.N.K-1 Rules European Super Lightweight Champion. As of 1 November 2018, he is ranked the #7 featherweight in the world by Combat Press. Biography and career Abdellah Ezbiri is a pro kickboxer and member of the France team of Kickboxing, he has received various titles such as Champion of France by 3 times, and he is also a European and World champion in the discipline. He trains at Team Ezbiri, Fighters 69 in Lyon, with his trainer and brother Fouad Ezbiri. On May 7, 2011, at Fight Zone 5, Abdellah becamW.K.N.K-1 Rules European Super Lightweight champion Under 65 kg after beating the Italian Salvatore Zappulla by KO in the 3rd round. On April 14, 2012, he fought to a draw against Samir "Petit Prince" Mohamed by decision at Fight Zone 6. He competed in the '' Glory 8: Tokyo - 2013 65kg Slam'' in Tokyo, Japan on May 3, 2013, losing to Gabriel Varga via unanimous d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
