title: Yasuo Hanzaki
text: # Yasuo Hanzaki
  
  Yasuo Hanzaki (Hanzaki Yasuo, 12 December 1962) is a Japanese instructor of Shotokan karate.
  
  He is currently an instructor of the Japan Karate Association.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Yasuo Hanzaki was born in Aomori Prefecture, Japan on 12 December 1962. He studied at Taisho University. His karate training began during his 1st year of high school.
  
  ## Competition
  
  Yasuo Hanzaki has had considerable success in karate competition.
  
  ### Major Tournament Success
  
  * 42nd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1999) - 3rd Place Kumite
  * 35th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1992) - 3rd Place Kumite
  * 34th JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1991) - 2nd Place Kumite
  * 33rd JKA All Japan Karate Championship (1990) - 3rd Place Kumite
  