Shinya Katabuchi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Shinya Katabuchi

Japanese judoka

Date of Birth: 24-Oct-1983

Place of Birth: Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan

Profession: judoka

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Shinya Katabuchi (?? ??, Katabuchi Shin'ya, born 24 October 1983) is a Japanese judoka.
He was born in Kishiwada, Osaka, and began judo at the age of 8.
He entered the Japan Racing Association after graduating from Kokushikan University.
On December 9, 2007, he defeated world champion Teddy Riner at Jigoro Kano Cup Judo World Grandprix.