Kazuyoshi Ishii was born on June 10, 1953 in Japan and is a Seidokaikan karate master. He founded the K-1 fighting circuit and in 1980, he formed his own karate organization. He is a renowned martial artist and has been credited with popularizing the sport of karate.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)
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About
Seidokaikan karate master who founded the K-1 fighting circuit. He also formed his own karate organization in 1980.
Before Fame
When he was 16 he had already established a local Kyokushin dojo and later opened another in Osaka which proved to be very successful.
Trivia
He was connected with the Yakuza at a time where he linked to tax evasion and fraud among others.
Family Life
He grew up with two siblings in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Associated With
He was a karate master, the specific kind of karate master that George St-Pierre trained with in order to defend himself.