Seiji Isobe
| Seiji Isobe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Seiji Isobe March 1, 1948 Fukui, Japan |
| Residence | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Style | Kyokushin Karate |
| Rank | 9th Dan Black Belt in Kyokushin Karate |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Ademir da Costa, Francisco Filho, Glaube Feitosa, Ewerton Teixeira, Andrews Nakahara |
Seiji Isobe (磯部清次, Isobe Seiji, born March 1, 1948) is a Japanese karate instructor residing in Brazil. He is a member of the IKO1 (Kyokushin Matsui Group)'s international committee and is the General Manager of the South American Regional Federation. He holds a rank of 8th Dan Black in Kyokushin Karate.
Seiji Isobe, although unsuccessful in Full-Contact Karate competitions himself, became renowned as one of the best Kyokushin and/or Full-Contact Karate coaches. He is known for training various highly prestigious Brazilian Karateka, including Francisco Filho, Glaube Feitosa, Ewerton Teixeira, Andrews Nakahara and Ademir da Costa.