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Takenori Imura

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Takenori Imura
Born(1952-07-14)14 July 1952
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
StyleShotokan Karate
Teacher(s)Masatoshi Nakayama
Rank7th Dan karate (JKA)

Takenori Imura (Imura Takenori, 14 July 1952) is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate.[1] He has won the JKA's version of the world championships for kata on 2 occasions. He has also won the JKA All-Japan championships for kata on 5 occasions.[1] He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.[1]

Biography

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Takenori Imura was born in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan on 14 July 1952. He studied at Japan University. His karate training began during his 1st year of university.

Competition

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Takenori Imura has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success

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  • 6th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Osaka, 1996) - 1st Place Group Kata
  • 39th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1996) - 1st Place Kata
  • 38th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1995) - 1st Place Kata
  • 5th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Philadelphia, 1994) - 1st Place Kata
  • 37th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1994) - 1st Place Kata
  • 36th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1993) - 1st Place Kata
  • 4th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 1992) - 2nd Place Kata
  • 35th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1992) - 1st Place Kata
  • 34th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1991) - 2nd Place Kata
  • 33rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1990) - 3rd Place Kata
  • 31st JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1988) - 2nd Place Kata
  • 2nd Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 1st Place Kata/Group Kata
  • 29th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1986) - 2nd Place Kata
  • 24th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1981) - 3rd Place Kata
  • 23rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1980) - 3rd Place Kumite

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