Yasunori Ogura (Ogura Yasunori, 21 January 1958) is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate.[1] He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite.[1] He is currently the Acting Executive Director of the Japan Karate Association.[2]

Yasunori Ogura
Born(1958-01-21)21 January 1958
Hokkaido, Japan
StyleShotokan Karate
Teacher(s)Masatoshi Nakayama
Rank8th Dan karate (JKA)

Biography

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Yasunori Ogura was born in Hokkaido, Japan on 21 January 1958. He studied at Taisho University. His karate training began during his 1st year of high school.[1]

Competition

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Yasunori Ogura has had considerable success in karate competition.[1]

Major Tournament Success

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  • 3rd Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 1st Place Group Kata
  • 29th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1986) - 1st Place Kumite
  • 28th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1985) - 2nd Place Kumite
  • 27th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1984) - 3rd Place Kumite

References

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  1. ^ a b c d JKA: Instructor profiles – Sensei Yasunori Ogura 8th Dan Retrieved on November 25th 2019.
  2. ^ JKA Organizational Structure Retrieved on November 25th 2019.