Ryosuke Shimizu

Ryosuke Shimizu is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite on 2 occasions. He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.

Biography
Shimizu was born in Kyoto, Japan. He studied at Kyoto Industrial University. His karate training began during his 1st year of elementary school.

Competition
Shimizu has had considerable success in karate competitions.

Major tournament successes

 * 54th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2011) – 3rd Place Kumite
 * 53rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2010) – 2nd Place Kumite
 * 52nd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2009) – 3rd Place Kumite
 * 51st JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2008) – 1st Place Kumite
 * 49th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2006) – 1st Place Kumite
 * 48th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2005) – 2nd Place Kumite
 * 44th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (2001) – 3rd Place Kumite