Yasunori Ogura

Yasunori Ogura is a Japanese master of Shotokan karate. He has won the JKA All-Japan championships for kumite. He is currently the Acting Executive Director of the Japan Karate Association.

Biography
Yasunori Ogura was born in Hokkaido, Japan on 21 January 1958. He studied at Taisho University. His karate training began during his 1st year of high school.

Competition
Yasunori Ogura has had considerable success in karate competition.

Major Tournament Success

 * 3rd Shoto World Cup Karate Championship Tournament - 1st Place Group Kata
 * 29th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1986) - 1st Place Kumite
 * 28th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1985) - 2nd Place Kumite
 * 27th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1984) - 3rd Place Kumite