Takahiko Ishikawa

Takahiko Ishikawa (1917–2008) was an All Japan Judo Champion.[1][2] In the 1949 All-Japan Judo Championships Tahahiko fought Masahiko Kimura to a draw.[3] In the following year he became the champion and then retired.[2]

Judo

He would teach in Havana Cuba and help to bring it up to an elite level.[4] Takahiko taught Judo in Philadelphia as well as Virginia Beach.[3] For many years he was the highest ranking black belt in the United States.[5] He became 9th Dan before he died.[2]

Media

Tahahiko is the author of Judo Training Methods: A SOURCEBOOK[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Takahiko Ishikawa". AJJIF GLOBAL - WORLD JU-JITSU GOVERNING BODY.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Memories of My Sensei, Takahiko Ishikawa, 9th Dan, by Harold (Hal) E. Sharp". judoinfo.com.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Takahiko Ishikawa Sensei". mainlinejudo.com. Main Line Judo.
  4. ↑ Black Belt - Google Books
  5. ↑ Passing of Mr. Takahiko Ishikawa | USJF.COM
  6. ↑ "Judo Training Methods: A SOURCEBOOK (Tuttle Martial Arts): Takahiko Ishikawa, Donn F. Draeger: 9780804832106: Amazon.com: Books". amazon.com.