Hio-kai Karate Club Posts Strong Results at National Championships, Eyes World Tournament

Members of Hio-kai, a hard-style karate dojo led by Jinada Satoshi and based mainly in Hiratsuka City, won multiple medals at the 40th All-Japan Hard Style Karate Championships held August 8 and 9 at the Yoyogi Second Gymnasium. The club reported strong individual performances across divisions and said its competitors are now preparing to aim for selection at upcoming world-level tournaments. Coach Jinada highlighted the athletes’ disciplined training and the club’s plans to focus on international standards to compete successfully abroad.