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Description

American judoka and author of books on judo

Teachers (3)

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  Kobayashi Kiyoshi

  linkKōdōkan Jūdō 3

  Confirmed

  Based on historical records and Sharp's own writings about his training with Kobayashi Kiyoshi at the Kodokan during his 1952 stay in Japan

  sports_kabaddiKodokan badge (1952)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources

  fact_check

  Based on historical records and Sharp's own writings about his training with Kobayashi Kiyoshi at the Kodokan during his 1952 stay in Japan

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "Sensei Sharp, 9th Dan (USA Judo, USJF & USJA), born in 1927, has been active in judo for 65 years, starting at the Kodokan Judo Institute where he earned the rank of Yodan through intensive competition."

  — Harold (Hal) Sharp | United States Judo Federation link

  Interview with Harold Sharp - YouTube link
• 
  Ishikawa Takahiko

  linkKōdōkan Jūdō 3

  Confirmed

  Documented in Sharp's own article about Ishikawa with specific dates and details

  sports_kabaddiTokyo Metropolitan Police Department badge (1953-1955)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  Documented in Sharp's own article about Ishikawa with specific dates and details

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "I would like to share some of my experiences with you about my Sensei and dear friend, Takahiko Ishikawa (...) I first met Ishikawa in 1953 in Japan after I became a Shodan (1st degree black belt) and thus was allowed to workout at the Keishicho (Tokyo Police Dojo) (...)"

  — Memories of My Sensei Takahiko Ishikawa, 9th Dan by Harold (Hal) E. Sharp (USJF)link
• 
  Oda Tsunetane

  linkKōdōkan Jūdō 3

  Confirmed

  Documented in Sharp's article about Oda with specific training details

  sports_kabaddiKodokan badge (1950)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  Documented in Sharp's article about Oda with specific training details

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "...I began to practice with Master Oda at Rikkyo University in Tokyo, during the early 1950’s and still remain fascinated by his bravado (...) I remained under Master Oda’s tutelage for many years practicing 3 times a day. Often I would accompany Master Oda to the Kodokan as well as the Dojo at Sugamo Prison."

  — Master Tsunetane Oda - JudoInfolink

Ranks (1)

• linkKōdōkan Jūdō

  military_tech10 dan2

  Probable

  Documented in Wikipedia and USJF Hall of Fame page

  Dan-Kyu System (2020-10-31)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  2 sources

  fact_check

  Documented in Wikipedia and USJF Hall of Fame page

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "He is a 10th dan in Judo, promoted by the Nanka Judo Yudanshakai on October 31, 2020."

  — Harold Sharp - Wikipedialink

  "Sensei Sharp, 9th Dan (USA Judo, USJF & USJA), born in 1927, has been active in judo for 65 years..."

  — Harold (Hal) Sharp | United States Judo Federation link

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