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

  linkKōdōkan Jūdō 3

  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

  sports_kabaddiKodokan badge (1882-1890)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  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

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

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

  — WATSON, Brian N. Judo memoirs of Jigoro Kano. Trafford Publishing, 2008link

Ranks (1)

• linkKōdōkan Jūdō

  military_tech6 dan 3

  Confirmed

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

  Dan-Kyu System (1923-01-14)

  granted by Kanō Jigorō, Kodokan

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  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

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "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 Saigolinkinfo

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