Shinzo Takagaki

Shinzo Takagaki (1893–1977) was a pioneer in judo.[1]

Takagaki brought judo to Australia in 1928, and Africa in 1931,[2] and was considered to be an authority in judo.[3] He is considered to be the father of judo in Asia as he taught in India, Burma, Afghanistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Java, Sumatra, and Taiwan.[1] Takagaki also taught judo in Argentina at the invitation of Juan Perón, as well as Brazil, Peru, Mexico and Cuba.[1]

He co-authored a book called The Techniques of Judo.[4]

He attended Nihon University and was considered to be a spy for Japan.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Stevens, John (13 August 2013). The Way of Judo. ISBN 9780834829015.
  2. ^ Connors, Martin; Dupuis, Diane L.; Morgan, Brad (1992). The Olympics Factbook. ISBN 9780810394179.
  3. ^ Keane, Christopher; Petras, Herman (1975). Handbook of the martial arts and self-defense. ISBN 9780308101043.
  4. ^ "Amazon.com: Shinzo Takagaki: Books". amazon.com.


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