Seizo Izumiya

Background

Seizo Izumiya was born in Hokkaido, Japan on 12 October 1961.

Education

He studied at Komazawa University.

Career

He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association. His karate training began during his 1st year of junior high school. Seizo Izumiya has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success

8th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2000) - 2nd Place Kata

43rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2000) - 2nd Place Kata

42nd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1999) - 2nd Place Kata

41st JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1998) - 2nd Place Kata

7th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Paris, 1998) - 2nd Place Kata

37th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1994) - 3rd Place Kumite.

Achievements

• He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kata. 40th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1997) - Tournament Grand Champion. 1st Place Kata; 2nd Place Kumite.