Kiyuna Ryō: A Champion Born and Raised in Okinawa, the Land of Karate

Sakumoto Tsuguo coaches Kiyuna.

While securing his own successive wins of 2014, 2016, and 2018, Kiyuna also contributed to consecutive wins in team kata at the 2016 and 2018 World Championships. He is shown here with teammates Kinjō Arata (far right) and Uemura Takuya (far left). His teammates and coach Sakumoto, second from right, played a significant role in helping Kiyuna achieve his full potential.

Kiyuna demonstrates the stare he is polishing with his dance training.