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]
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]