Our Purpose
We created TEAM ONE KARATE with the purpose of connecting Japan and the World through the practice of Karate. Through Karate, we want to create a beautiful team, where individuals can be in an environment where they can not only have fun but also become stronger in the process. We believe that no matter one’s nationality or race, everyone can become strong and beautiful, which is why we named our school, TEAM ONE KARATE.
CEO Kazuki Sugimoto
[CEO] Kazuki Sugimoto
Born in Yamanashi, Japan.
Having a dream of becoming a hero, Kazuki picked up Karate at the age of three, and throughout his journey, he has refined his skills at these well-known schools for their high-level Karate: Okayama Sanyo High School and Kyoto Sangyo University.
His dream remains the same even until today: To become a hero by contributing to society.
- Japan National Team Member
- Asia Karate Championships (Hong Kong) 1st Place
- All Japan Collegiate Championships 2nd Place Male Individual Kumite
- All Japan Collegiate Championships 1st Place Male Team Kumite
- All Japan Collegiate Championships Most Outstanding Athlete
Rey Chinen
Born and Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Left Hawaii in 2018 to attend Doshisha University, a university well-known in Japan for raising World Champions in the Kata Discipline.
Fulfilled his goal of becoming a Junior World Champion in 2019, his current goal is to transition into the USA Senior National Team, and work towards becoming a Senior World Champion.
- USA National Team Member
- 2015 Pan American Championships 14-15 years old Individual Kumite -70kg 3rd Place
- 2017 Pan American Championships 16-17 years old Individual Kata 1st Place
- 2018 Pan American Championships U21 Individual Kata 3rd Place
- 2019 Junior World Championships U21 Individual Kata 1st Place
TEAM ONE KARATE is Sponsored by Muraki Constructions Ltd.