Tomio Imamura


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 - 2nd Place Kumite
  • 4th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 1st Place Kumite
  • 33rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship - 1st Place Kumite
  • 32nd JKA All Japan Karate Championship - 2nd Place Kumite
  • 31st JKA All Japan Karate Championship - 1st Place Kumite
  • 2nd Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 1st Place Kumite
  • 30th JKA All Japan Karate Championship - 3rd Place Kumite
  • 29th JKA All Japan Karate Championship - 2nd Place Kumite
  • 26th JKA All Japan Karate Championship - 2nd Place Kumite