Tomio Imamura

Tomio Imamura (Imamura Tomio, 7 October 1958) is a Japanese master 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

Tomio Imamura was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan on 7 October 1958. He studied at Takushoku University. His karate training began during his 1st year of university.

Competition

Tomio Imamura has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success

• 36th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1993) - 2nd Place Kumite
• 4th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 1992) - 1st Place Kumite
• 33rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1990) - 1st Place Kumite
• 32nd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1989) - 2nd Place Kumite
• 31st JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1988) - 1st Place Kumite
• 2nd Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 1st Place Kumite
• 30th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1987) - 3rd Place Kumite
• 29th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1986) - 2nd Place Kumite
• 26th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1983) - 2nd Place Kumite

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