Minoru Kawawada

Career

And for kumite. He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association. Minoru Kawawada was born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan on 16 January 1952. He studied at Takushoku University.

His karate training began during his 1st year of high school.

Minoru Kawawada has had considerable success in karate competition. Major Tournament Success

29th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1986) - 1st Place Kata

1st Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 1985) - 1st Place Kumite.

1st Place Kata

28th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1985) - 3rd Place Kumite.

Achievements

• 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. 30th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1987) - Tournament Grand Champion. 1st Place Kata. 3rd Place Kumite.