Koji Ogata (karateka)

Koji Ogata (Ogata Koji, 21 October 1968) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate.^[1] He has won the JKA's version of the world championships for kumite on 2 occasions. He has also won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite on 2 occasions.^[1] He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.^[1]

Biography

Koji Ogata was born in Kyoto, Japan on 21 October 1968. He studied at Toyo University. His karate training began during his 2nd year of elementary school.

Competition

Koji Ogata has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success

• 51st JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2008) - 3rd Place Kumite
• 10th Funakoshi Gichin Cup World Karate-do Championship Tournament (Sydney,2006) - 1st Place Kumite
• 48th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2005) - 1st Place Kumite
• 9th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2004) - 1st Place Kumite
• 47th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2004) - 3rd Place Kumite
• 46th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2003) - 1st Place Kumite
• 45th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2002) - 3rd Place Kumite
• 44th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2001) - 2nd Place Kumite
• 8th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2000) - 3rd Place Kumite
• 7th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Paris, 1998) - 2nd Place Kumite
• 40th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1997) - 3rd Place Kumite

References