Visit to Hong Kong Ryushinkai by fellow Karate-Ka from Kyoto Sangyo University in August 2016
Kyoto Sangyo University is one of the most famous universities in Japan in terms of Karate training. Head coach at Kyoto Sangyo University, Mr Ryutaro Araga, is still an active participant in Karate tournaments. In fact, Mr Araga is often cited as a powerful competitor who has a very good chance to get the gold medal in Karate in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Mr Iijima is Mr Araga's first student. Below is a summary of Mr Iijima's accomplishments in Karate:
Name: Hayate Iijima
Birth year: 1996
Age started Karate: 7 years old
Dojo: Gojuryu Daishikan
University: Kyoto Sangyo University
Kyoto prefecture Gojukai Karate Tournament
2013 Champion
2012 2nd place
2011 2nd place
2010 Champion
2009 3rd place
2008 3rd place
All-Kansai Gojukai Karate Tournament
2012 Champion
2009 3rd place
2008 2nd place
All-Japan Karatedo Federation Gojukai National Tournament
2013 Champion
2012 Champion
2011 3rd place
2010 3rd place
2009 3rd place
2008 3rd place
All-Kansai Student Karate Tournament
2015 3rd place
Kyoto prefecture Young Boys & Girls Karate Tournament
2009 2nd place
2008 3rd place
Kyoto prefecture Middle School Student Karate Tournament
2011 2nd place
2010 2nd place
Kyoto prefecture High School Karate Tournament
2014 Champion