Takahiko Ishikawa Explained

Takahiko Ishikawa (石川隆彦, Ishikawa Takahiko, 1917–2008) was an All Japan Judo Champion.^{[1] [2]} In the 1949 All-Japan Judo Championships Tahahiko fought Masahiko Kimura to a draw.^[3] In the following year he became the champion and subsequently placed three more times in the semi-finals and then retired.^[2]

Judo

He would teach in Havana Cuba and help to bring it up to an elite level.^[4] Takahiko taught Judo in Philadelphia as well as Virginia Beach.^[3] For many years he was the highest ranking black belt in the United States.^[5] He became 9th Dan before he died.^[2]

Media

Tahahiko is the author of Judo Training Methods: A SOURCEBOOK^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Takahiko Ishikawa. AJJIF GLOBAL - WORLD JU-JITSU GOVERNING BODY.
2. Web site: Memories of My Sensei, Takahiko Ishikawa, 9th Dan, by Harold (Hal) E. Sharp. judoinfo.com.
3. Web site: Takahiko Ishikawa Sensei. mainlinejudo.com. Main Line Judo.
4. https://books.google.com/books?id=INQDAAAAMBAJ&dq=Takahiko+Ishikawa&pg=PA40 Black Belt - Google Books
5. http://www.usjf.com/2008/06/passing-of-mr-takahiko-ishikawa/ Passing of Mr. Takahiko Ishikawa | USJF.COM
6. Book: Judo Training Methods: A SOURCEBOOK (Tuttle Martial Arts): Takahiko Ishikawa, Donn F. Draeger: 9780804832106: Amazon.com: Books. 0804832102 .