Shinmura Izuru Award
1 appearances
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Edition 25 (2006) award
Shingo Yamamoto
やまもと しんご
Yamamoto Shingo
Aliases:
喧嘩師 / 我龍真吾 / 鷹山真吾
Pen Names:
Garyu Shingo（Ring name / used as a professional fighter name）,
Takayama Shingo（Early ring name）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1975-06-23 （Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Hachioji, Tokyo (birthplace) → Takaomachi, Hachioji, Tokyo (opened gym)
Career
- Occupations
- Kickboxer, Professional wrestler, Trainer, Gym owner
- Active Years
- 1998-2024
- Affiliations
- Shobu-kai, Chojin Club (training circle), Fighting Master (his gym)
- Influenced By
- Atsushi Ishii, Masakazu Imanari (Team ROKEN)
- Influenced
- Ginjiro (his notable disciple)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | New Japan Kickboxing Association Lightweight Title | Lightweight title (championship) | — | New Japan Kickboxing Association | Winner |
| 2005 | J-NETWORK Welterweight Title | Welterweight title (championship) | — | J-NETWORK | Winner |
| 2007 | M-1 Muaythai Challenge Middleweight Title (inaugural) | Middleweight title (championship) | — | M-1 Muaythai Challenge | Winner |
| 2008 | WMAF World Middleweight Title (2nd) | World middleweight title (championship) | — | Martial Arts Japan Kickboxing Federation (WMAF) | Winner |
| 2009 | WMF World Light Heavyweight Title | World light heavyweight title (championship) | — | World Muaythai Federation (WMF) | Winner |
| 2008 | UKF World Light Middleweight Title | World light middleweight title (championship) | — | UKF (Universal Kickboxing Federation) | Winner |
New Japan Kickboxing Association Lightweight Title
1999
Work:
Lightweight title (championship)
Organization:
New Japan Kickboxing Association
Result:
Winner
J-NETWORK Welterweight Title
2005
Work:
Welterweight title (championship)
Organization:
J-NETWORK
Result:
Winner
M-1 Muaythai Challenge Middleweight Title (inaugural)
2007
Work:
Middleweight title (championship)
Organization:
M-1 Muaythai Challenge
Result:
Winner
WMAF World Middleweight Title (2nd)
2008
Work:
World middleweight title (championship)
Organization:
Martial Arts Japan Kickboxing Federation (WMAF)
Result:
Winner
WMF World Light Heavyweight Title
2009
Work:
World light heavyweight title (championship)
Organization:
World Muaythai Federation (WMF)
Result:
Winner
UKF World Light Middleweight Title
2008
Work:
World light middleweight title (championship)
Organization:
UKF (Universal Kickboxing Federation)
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
A former kickboxer and professional wrestler from Hachioji. Known for his flamboyant ring persona and the so-called "Garyu Time," he captured multiple domestic and international titles. He experienced off-ring troubles that led to title relinquishments and suspensions, but later engaged in gym management, event promotion and coaching.
In Popular Culture
- Documentary DVD "Fighter Kenkashi Garyu Shingo" (2006)
- Entrance theme: Doormat "Kiboe"
Quotes
-
It's my loss. I'm sorry.
Source: July 25, 2006 J-NETWORK Korakuen event (after the match vs. Samukawa) (2006)
Trivia
- Real name: Shingo Yamamoto.
- Used ring names including "Garyu Shingo" and "Takayama Shingo."
- "Garyu Time" — a characteristic late-round no-guard exchange — was his trademark.
- Opened his gym "Fighting Master" in Takaomachi, Hachioji in 2006.
- Arrested in 2009 for marijuana possession but later not prosecuted; relinquished titles.
- Announced retirement in 2011 and made a pro-wrestling debut in 2014.