Kazuyoshi Ishii
| Kazuyoshi Ishii | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1953 Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan |
| Residence | Japan |
| Style | Seidokaikan karate |
| Teacher(s) | Hideyuki Ashihara |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Masaaki Satake, Nobuaki Kakuda |
Kazuyoshi Ishii (石井 和義, Ishii Kazuyoshi; born June 10, 1953) is a Japanese karateka, promoter, and business man. He was born in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture. Graduated from Ehime Prefectural Uwajima Higashi High School.
He is known as the founder of Seidokaikan, a karate organization, and the founder of K-1, a martial arts promotion which became a pioneer in mixed martial arts events.
K-1 Founder and advisor/Director of Seimichi Kaikan/ARISF.GAISF. (IOC-recognized international federation of sports organizations, international sports federation) Kickboxing WAKO JAPAN/FIKA/Originally based on the manga "Dorukara"