is a Japanese
master of
Shotokan karate
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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.
He is currently an instructor of the
Japan Karate Association
Japan Karate Association (日本 空手 協会; ''Nihon Karate Kyokai''; JKA; sometimes referred to simply as ''Kyokai'' 協会 in Japan) is one of the oldest global Shotokan karate organization in the world.
Origins
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Biography
Katsutoshi Shiina was born in
Tokyo
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, Japan on 21 November 1961. He studied at
Takushoku University
Takushoku University (拓殖 大学; ''Takushoku Daigaku'', abbreviated as 拓大 ''Takudai'') is a private university in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1900 by Duke Taro Katsura (1848–1913). . 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
1961 births
Japanese male karateka
Japanese karate coaches
Shotokan practitioners
Martial artists from Tokyo
Takushoku University alumni
Living people
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