People of Judo
Judo: 10 documented people. Founder: Jigoro Kano. Also: master (1), champion (1), notable figure (3), organisation / official (1).
Founder (4)
Ibaragi SensaiFounder: Kito-ryuSensei17th-century Japanese samurai and founder of the traditional koryu Jujutsu school Kito-ryu.Jigoro KanoShihan / FounderFounder of Judo, educator, and the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee.Kyoto University (Kosen Judo)Founder: Kosen JudoJapanese UniversityAcademic institution in Kyoto whose judo club birthed the technical ground-warfare Kosen Judo style.Mikonosuke KawaishiFounder: Kawaishi JudoShihan / 7th DanJapanese judo master who introduced Judo to France and developed the European colored belt system.
Ibaragi SensaiMaster (1)
Champion (1)
Oleg TaktarovNotable figure (3)
Mitsuyo MaedaConde Koma / ShihanJapanese judoka and wrestler who brought Judo and Jiu-Jitsu to Brazil, teaching the Gracie family.Scott AdkinsActor and martial artistBritish actor with genuine training in taekwondo, kickboxing and judo.Yushin OdaShihan / MasterJapanese 9th Dan Judo master who key-developed and systemized ground submission techniques in Kosen Judo.