Katsuo Watanabe
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| Katsuo Watanabe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1938 (age 87–88) Sendai City, Japan |
| Style | Tomiki Aikido, Judo |
| Teacher(s) | Kenji Tomiki, Hideo Ohba, others |
| Occupation | Martial Arts Instructor |
| University | Nihon University |
Katsuo Watanabe (born 1938) is a Japanese judoka and aikidoka who taught and promoted Judo and Tomiki Aikido in the United States. He is a graduate of Nihon University and has served as an official within the United States Judo Federation (USJF).[1]
Early life and education
Watanabe was born in Sendai City, Japan, in 1938.[1] He participated in table tennis and baseball before beginning Judo at Tohoku High School. He went on to study at Nihon University, where the judo team was nationally competitive.[1]
While at Nihon, Watanabe trained in Judo and Aikido under Kenji Tomiki and others at the university’s wrestling kaikan, where Aikido classes were held in the early mornings. He also practiced karate at Nihon University and trained at the Kodokan Judo Institute.[1]
Career in the United States
Watanabe emigrated to the United States in 1962 to teach Judo and Aikido.[1][2] He taught at martial arts schools and camps across the country and later established a dojo in New York.
In addition to his teaching, Watanabe served in administrative roles within the United States Judo Federation, including as a member of the USJF Board of Examiners and other committees.[1], and was a founding member of both the Connecticut Judo Association[3][4] and Hudson Judo Yudanshakai.[1]
His students include Alan Coage, a judoka who later became an Olympic bronze medalist and professional wrestler under the name “Bad News Brown.”[5]
Other notable students of Sensei Watanabe include:
- Eve Aronoff, U.S. Olympian and World Medals
- Mel Applebaum, President of the New York Area Judo Association and IJF Level A Referee
- Eve Aronoff, U.S. Olympian and World Medalist
- Jorge Gonzales, Silver Cuban Middleweight Champion
- Lisa Hahn, Gold Medal Maccabiah Games
- Robert Jackeal, U.S, Junior Champion
- Sid Kelly, Great Britain Middleweight Champion
- Odell Terry, Silver Middleweight U.S. Nationals
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 United States Judo Federation. "Katsuo Watanabe." USJF.com.
- ↑ Shodokan Aikido Federation. "Kenji Tomiki’s Teachings." en.shodokanaikido.com
- ↑ (March 1969) "Connecticut Judo Association Sets Packed Schedule, Support Koreans" Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. p. 11. link.
- ↑ (January 1968) "Connecticut Korea Exchange" Black Belt., Active Interest Media, Inc. p. 9. link
- ↑ D. David Dries (March 1969). "A Star Is Born in the East." Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. p. 21. link
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