Yoshimi Osawa
Yoshimi Ōsawa (大澤慶巳, Ōsawa Yoshimi, March 6, 1926 – October 21, 2022) was a Japanese judo player.[1] He is one of only two living Kodokan 10th dan.[1][2] He was born in Sakura, Chiba. He defeated the 1948 champion Yasuichi Matsumoto to win the Fukuoka tournament in November 1948.
He wrote the book Kodokan Judo: A Guide to Proficiency.[3] Osawa was the head instructor at Waseda University.[4]
Osawa died on 21 October 2022 from pneumonia at the age of 96.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jones, Llyr. Kodokan 10th Dan Promotions. Judo Info. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ↑ Ohlenkamp, Neil. Profiles of Kodokan 10th Dan Holders. Judo Info. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ↑ Inc, Active Interest Media. Black Belt (in en) (1965-06-01)Active Interest Media, Inc..
- ↑ Judo Illustrated (in en) (1970-01-01)Judo Illustrated, Incorporated.
- ↑ Obituary: Yoshimi Osawa 10th Dan. Kodokan Judo Institute (21 October 2022). Retrieved 21 October 2022.
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