Karate International Tournament Men's “Shape” 3rd consecutive victory, Yoshitomo advance to the final on September 7 at 17:09
A new competition of the Tokyo Olympics, the international competition of Karate, was held, and Kiyuna Kiyuna, who has won three consecutive world championships in the men's “Shape”, showed a powerful performance and advanced to the final on the 8th.
Karate International Tournament “Premier League”, which is held from 6th, is an important tournament that can earn points necessary for participation in the Tokyo Olympics. Has a fierce battle.
On the 7th, “Shape” and “Kumite” for men and women were held. Among them, “Shape” for boys, who appeared in the 3rd consecutive World Championships, Kiyomi who was expected to win a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
“Shape” shows attacks and defense techniques based on the movement of the enemy, and competes for accuracy and strength of techniques.
Mr. Kiyomi won the first and second rounds with the most powerful points in the powerful performance.
In the semi-finals, he performed the most successful quick hand movements and kicks.
We performed a stable performance by adding a relaxed and supple movement to the unsharp movement that made use of the strength of the trunk, and gained the top points of the whole and proceeded to the final.
The final will be held on the last day of the tournament on the 8th.
Yoshitomo “I calmed down and acted as a drop in center of gravity”
“I have tried to calm my own feelings and perform with a reduced center of gravity. Up until now, international competitions have been held overseas, and Japanese people have been supported so much. I was glad that I didn't have it. Tomorrow, I will perform as usual and win, "he said.