Ryosuke Shimizu

Background

Shimizu was born in Kyoto, Japan on 18 January 1980.

Education

He studied at Kyoto Industrial University.

Career

He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association. His karate training began during his 1st year of elementary school. Shimizu has had considerable success in karate competitions.

Major tournament successes

54th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2011) - 3rd Place Kumite

53rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2010) - 2nd Place Kumite

52nd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2009) - 3rd Place Kumite

51st JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2008) - 1st Place Kumite

49th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2006) - 1st Place Kumite

48th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2005) - 2nd Place Kumite

44th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2001) - 3rd Place Kumite.

Achievements

• He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite on 2 occasions.