Katsutoshi Shiina Explained

Katsutoshi Shiina
Birth Name:	Katsutoshi Shiina
Birth Date:	21 November 1961
Birth Place:	Tokyo, Japan
Native Name:	椎名勝利
Native Name Lang:	日本語
Nationality:	Japanese
Martial Art:	Shotokan Karate
Teacher:	Masatoshi Nakayama
Rank:	7th dan Karate JKA
University:	Takushoku University

is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate.^[1] 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 and for kumite on 3 occasions.^[1] He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.^[1]

Biography

Katsutoshi Shiina was born in Tokyo, Japan on 21 November 1961. He studied at Takushoku University. His karate training began during his 5th year of elementary school.

Competition

Katsutoshi Shiina has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success

9th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2004) - 1st Place Kata
47th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2004) - 1st Place Kata
45th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2002) - 2nd Place Kata; 3rd Place Kumite
44th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2001) - 1st Place Kata
8th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2000) - 3rd Place Kata
43rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2000) - 2nd Place Kumite; 3rd Place Kata
39th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1996) - 3rd Place Kumite
38th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1995) - 3rd Place Kumite
37th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1994) - 1st Place Kumite
5th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 3rd Place Kumite
36th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1993) - 1st Place Kumite
34th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1991) - 1st Place Kumite
33rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1990) - 3rd Place Kumite
30th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1987) - 2nd Place Kumite

Notes and References

http://www.jka.or.jp/english/about/10_shiina.html JKA: Instructor profiles – Sensei Katsutoshi Shiina7th Dan