 Tamashiro in 2006 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's karate | ||
Representing  Peru | ||
| World Karate Championships | ||
 | 2004 Monterrey | Kata |
 | 2006 Tampere | Kata |
| 2008 Tokyo | Team Kata |
| 2010 Belgrade | Kata |
| 2010 Belgrade | Team Kata |
| World Games | ||
| 2005 Duisburg | Kata |
| Pan American Games | ||
| 1999 Winnipeg | Kata |
| 2003 Santo Domingo | Kata |
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