Seizo Izumiya

is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kata. He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.

Biography

Seizo Izumiya was born in Hokkaido, Japan on 12 October 1961. He studied at Komazawa University. His karate training began during his 1st year of junior high school.

Competition 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 40th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1997) - Tournament Grand Champion; 1st Place Kata; 2nd Place Kumite 37th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1994) - 3rd Place Kumite