Description

One of the earliest disciples of Judo, first to be awarded shodan (black belt) along with Tsunejiro Tomita. One of the Kōdōkan Shitennō (Four Guardians of the Kodokan). Known for his yama arashi technique and role in establishing Judo's superiority over jujutsu.

Teachers (1)

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  Kanō Jigorō

  sports_martial_artsKōdōkan Jūdō Confirmed

  Confirmed

  One of Jigoro Kano's earliest students, enrolled at Kodokan in August 1882, mentioned in Kano's memoirs with quotation about becoming his student shortly thereafter

  The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.

  location_onKodokan badge (1882–1890)

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  One of Jigoro Kano's earliest students, enrolled at Kodokan in August 1882, mentioned in Kano's memoirs with quotation about becoming his student shortly thereafter

  visibilityFirst-hand

  “Shortly thereafter, in August 1882, the now famous Shiro Saigo became a student of mine”

  — Brian N. Watson. (2008). Judo Memoirs of Jigoro Kanoinfo

Ranks (1)

• sports_martial_artsKōdōkan Jūdō

  military_tech6 dan Probable

  Probable

  Posthumously awarded 6th dan by Jigoro Kano on 1923-01-14 after his death, documented by Judo Channel with specific date and quotation

  The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.

  Dan-Kyu System (1923-01-14)

  granted by Kanō Jigorō, Kodokan

  fact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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  fact_check

  Posthumously awarded 6th dan by Jigoro Kano on 1923-01-14 after his death, documented by Judo Channel with specific date and quotation

  “January, 1923 6th Dan [...] Upon receiving news of his death, Jigoro Kano awarded him a posthumous promotion to the 6th Dan on January 14, 1923”

  — Shiro Saigolink history info

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