Phoenix Karate Club

Shotokan Karate

Sensei Osaka 8th Dan

Rank: 8th Dan
Birthdate: Sep 8, 1947 Birthplace:Fukuoka Prefecture
University: Takushoku University
Started Karate: 1st year of high school
Motto: "Always do your best, and let Fate do the rest"

Sensei Osaka really had a great way of teaching Kata and bunkai to the classes. He enjoyed a great atmosphere in the sessions whilst having a disciplined approach, again a must Sensei to train under.

Major Tournament Wins
 26th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1983) 1st Place Kata
 4th IAKF World Karate Championship (Egypt, 1983) 1st Place Kata
 25th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1982) 1st Place Kata
 24th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1981) 1st Place Kata
 3rd IAKF World Karate Championship (Bremen, 1980) 1st Place Kata
 23rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1980) 1st Place Kata
 22st JKA (1979) Tournament Grand Champ; 1st Pl Kata; 3rd Kumite
 21st JKA (1978) Tournament Grand Champ; 1st Place Kata; 3rd Kumite
 2nd IAKF World Karate Championship (Tokyo, 1977) 1st Place Kata
 19th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1976) 1st Place Kumite
 1st IAKF World Karate Championship (Los Angeles, 1975) 1st Place Kata