Yoshimi Osawa
| Yoshimi Ōsawa | |
|---|---|
 Ōsawa in 1953 | |
| Born | 6 March 1926 Munakata Village, Inba District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan (now part of Inzai City) |
| Died | 21 October 2022 (aged 96) Japan |
| Native name | 大澤慶巳 Ōsawa Yoshimi |
| Residence | Tokyo, Japan |
| Style | Judo |
| Rank | 10th dan judo |
Yoshimi Ōsawa (大澤慶巳, Ōsawa Yoshimi, 6 March 1926 – 21 October 2022) was a Japanese
Biography
Ōsawa was born 6 March 1926 in Munakata Village,
Helio Gracie, who had previously been defeated by Kimura.[5] As a coach, he was forced to decline the match.[5] Osawa was a primary author of the book Kodokan Judo: A Guide to Proficiency.[7] Osawa was the head instructor at Waseda University.[8] Osawa was considered to be one of the top technicians in Judo post World War II.[6]
Ōsawa died from pneumonia on 21 October 2022, at the age of 96.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Obituary: Yoshimi Osawa 10th Dan", Kodokan Judo Institute, 21 October 2022, retrieved 21 October 2022
- ^ a b Jones, Llyr, "Kodokan 10th Dan Promotions", Judo Info, retrieved 5 December 2011
- ^ Ohlenkamp, Neil, "Profiles of Kodokan 10th Dan Holders", Judo Info, retrieved 5 December 2011
- ISBN 9780897500630.
- ^ ISBN 9780964898424.
- ^ a b "Masahiko Kimura Bio". judoinfo.com. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ Inc, Active Interest Media (1 June 1965). Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Judo Illustrated. Judo Illustrated, Incorporated. 1 January 1970.
