An accomplished martial artist, he has ranks in Karate (7th degree), Judo (3rd degree), and Aikido (2nd degree). Kurata runs the stunt agency Kurata Promotion, teaches at a private college, is chief advisor to the All Japan Nunchaku League, and in 2004 published a book, Hong Kong Action Star Koyuroku. He is running karate Dojos in Tokyo, Osaka and Hong Kong.
