Jiro Kase Explained

is a retired Japanese judoka.

Kase is from Sumida, Tokyo and began judo at Kodokan at the age of a 4th grader.[1] He belonged to Keiyo Gas Co., Ltd after graduation from Meiji University in 1977.[1]

In 1981, he won a silver medal at the World Championships held in Maastricht. He also participated All-Japan Championships 5 times from 1977 to 1985.[1]

As of 2010, Kase coaches judo at Keiyo Gas.

Achievements

- All-Japan University Championships (-78 kg) 1st

- Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 2nd

- All-Japan Selected Championships (-78 kg) 3rd

- Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 3rd

- Pacific Rim Championships (-78 kg) 1st

- All-Japan Selected Championships (-78 kg) 1st

- Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 3rd

- Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 2nd

- Kodokan Cup (-60 kg) 1st

Notes and References

  1. News: Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd. 近代柔道 2004年3月号 転機-あの試合、あの言葉 第27回-加瀬次郎-. 2004-03-20.