Yoshimi Osawa
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Yoshimi Ōsawa (大澤慶巳, Ōsawa Yoshimi, born March 6, 1926) is a Japanese judo player.[1] He is one of only two living Kodokan 10th dan.[1][2] He was born in Sakura, Chiba. He defeated the 1948 champion Yasuichi Matsumoto to win the Fukuoka tournament in November 1948.
He wrote the book Kodokan Judo: A Guide to Proficiency.[3] Osawa was the head instructor at Waseda University.[4]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jones, Llyr, "Kodokan 10th Dan Promotions", Judo Info, retrieved December 5, 2011
- ↑ Ohlenkamp, Neil, "Profiles of Kodokan 10th Dan Holders", Judo Info, retrieved December 5, 2011
- ↑ Inc, Active Interest Media (1965-06-01). Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc.
- ↑ Judo Illustrated. Judo Illustrated, Incorporated. 1970-01-01.
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