I am a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan karate recognized by Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF). I have been training karate since I was 4 years old. My father, Kenzo Dozono, teaches karate (as well as Yang-style Tai-Chi).
I have competed at the national and international levels for 10 years, representing Ontario and Canada respectively. I have competed in National Karate Association (NKA), Pan-American Karate Federation (PKF) and SKIF tournaments.
Competition History
International competitions:
- 2006 SKIF World Karate Championship (Tokyo, Japan): Top 10 – Men’s Individual Kata
- 2004 PKF Pan-American Junior Championship (Santiago, Chile): Competitor
- 2002 PKF Pan-American Junior Championship (Caracas, Venezuela): Bronze – 18-20 Team Kata
- 1999 SKIF Pan-American Karate Championship (Punta Del Este, Uruguay): Bronze – Junior Team Kata
- 1997 SKIF World Karate Championship (Milan, Italy): Competitor
Canadian National Black Belt Championship (NKA):
- 2006 (St John’s, NL): Silver – Men’s Team Kata
- 2005 (Halifax, NS): Silver – Men’s Team Kata, Bronze – 18-20 Individual Kata
- 2004 (Edmonton, AB): Gold – Men’s Team Kata, Bronze – 18-20 Individual Kata
- 2003 (Laval, QC): Silver – Men’s Team Kata
- 2002 (Toronto, ON): Competitor
- 2001 (Charlottetown, PE): Gold – Cadet Team Kata
- 2000 (Richmond, BC): Silver – 14-17 Team Kata
- 1999 (Vancouver, BC): Gold – 14-17 Team Kata, Bronze – 14-15 Individual Kata