Yoshiharu Osaka

Yoshiharu Osaka
Born 8 September 1947
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Style Shotokan Karate
Teacher(s) Masatoshi Nakayama
Rank 8th Dan karate (JKA)

Yoshiharu Osaka (Osaka Yoshiharu, 8 September 1947) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate.[1] He has won the JKA's version of the world championships for kata on four occasions. He has also won the JKA All-Japan championships for kata on six occasions and for kumite on two occasions.[1] He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.[1]

Biography

Yoshiharu Osaka was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan on 8 September 1947. He studied at Takushoku University. His karate training began during his first year of high school.

Competition

Yoshiharu Osaka has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major tournament successes

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