Koji Ogata (Ogata Koji, 21 October 1968) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate.[1] 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.[1] He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.[1]

Koji Ogata
Born(1968-10-21)21 October 1968
Kyoto, Japan
StyleShotokan Karate
Teacher(s)Masaaki Ueki
Rank5th Dan karate (JKA)

Biography

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Koji Ogata was born in Kyoto, Japan on 21 October 1968. He studied at Toyo University. His karate training began during his 2nd year of elementary school.

Competition

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Koji Ogata has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success

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  • 51st JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2008) - 3rd Place Kumite
  • 10th Funakoshi Gichin Cup World Karate-do Championship Tournament (Sydney, 2006) - 1st Place Kumite
  • 48th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2005) - 1st Place Kumite
  • 9th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2004) - 1st Place Kumite
  • 47th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2004) - 3rd Place Kumite
  • 46th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2003) - 1st Place Kumite
  • 45th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2002) - 3rd Place Kumite
  • 44th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2001) - 2nd Place Kumite
  • 8th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Tokyo, 2000) - 3rd Place Kumite
  • 7th Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament (Paris, 1998) - 2nd Place Kumite
  • 40th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1997) - 3rd Place Kumite

References

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  1. ^ a b c JKA: Instructor profiles – Sensei Koji Ogata5th Dan Archived 2011-12-12 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 15 February 2014.