Tomio Imamura

is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA's version of the world championships for kumite on 2 occasions. He has also won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite on 2 occasions. He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.

Biography

Tomio Imamura was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan on 7 October 1958. He studied at Takushoku University. His karate training began during his 1st year of university.

Competition Tomio Imamura has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success 36th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1993) - 2nd Place Kumite 4th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 1992) - 1st Place Kumite 33rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1990) - 1st Place Kumite 32nd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1989) - 2nd Place Kumite 31st JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1988) - 1st Place Kumite 2nd Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 1st Place Kumite 30th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1987) - 3rd Place Kumite 29th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1986) - 2nd Place Kumite 26th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1983) - 2nd Place Kumite