Kazuaki Kurihara
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Japanese karateka
Born(1979-08-20)20 August 1979
Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Teacher(s)Masaaki Ueki
Rank6th Dan karate (JKA)
| Kazuaki Kurihara | |
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| Born | (1979-08-20)20 August 1979 Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan |
| Style | Shotokan Karate |
| Teacher(s) | Masaaki Ueki |
| Rank | 6th Dan karate (JKA) |
Kazuaki Kurihara (Kurihara Kazuaki, 20 August 1979) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate.[1] He has won the JKA's version of the world championships for kata on 3 occasions. He has also won the JKA All-Japan championships for kata on 10 occasions and once for kumite.[1] He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.[1]
Kazuaki Kurihara was born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan on 20 August 1979. He studied at Komazawa University. His karate training began during his Age 5.
Competition
Kazuaki Kurihara has had considerable success in karate competition.
Major Tournament Success
- 56th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2013) - 1st Place Kata
- 55th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2012) - 1st Place Kata
- 12th Funakoshi Gichin Cup World Karate-do Championship Tournament (Pattaya, 2011) - 1st Place Kata
- 54th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2011) - 1st Place Kumite
- 54th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2011) - 1st Place Kata
- 53rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2010) - 1st Place Kata
- 52nd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2009) - 1st Place Kata
- 50th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2007) - 1st Place Kata, 3rd Place Kumite
- 10th Funakoshi Gichin Cup World Karate-do Championship Tournament (Sydney, 2006) - 1st Place Kata
- 49th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2006) - 1st Place Kata
- 48th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2005) - 2nd Place Kata
References
- 1 2 3 JKA: Instructor profiles – Sensei Kazuaki Kurihara 6th Dan Retrieved on 13 April 2025.
JKA World Champions - Male Kata | |
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| 1975 to 1983 - IAKF World Championships |
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| 1985 - 2004 - Shoto Cup |
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| 2006 - present Funakoshi Gichin Cup |
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