Shozo Awazu
Shozo Awazu (18 April 1923 – 17 March 2016) was a Japanese master of judo. He won the rank of Kōdōkan 9th Dan. He led the development of judo in France.[1] He was born in Kyoto, Japan.[2] Awazu was considered to be one of the top experts in ne waza (grappling techniques), kata and tandoku-renshu.[3]
Awazu died in Paris, France on 17 March 2016 at the age of 92.
References
- ↑ Judo : Maître Shozo Awazu nous a quittés. Au tapis !. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- ↑ Awazu sensei est mortlespritdujudo.com. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- ↑ Jean-Bernard Gardebien, 2005. Présentation du programme pour l'obtention du 6e dan. Institut du Judo, Paris.