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Tatsukuma Ushijima (牛島辰熊, March 10, 1904 – May 26, 1985) was a Japanese judoka and former All-Japan judo champion, who was also known as a teacher of Masahiko Kimura, a famous judoka. His nickname was 'The Demon Ushijima'.

Teachers (1)

• 
  Toku Sanpō

  linkKōdōkan Jūdō 2

  Probable

  The Japanese Wikipedia article on Toku Sanpo records that after his 1917 reinstatement at the Kodokan he taught the younger generation including Ushijima Tatsukuma and Hayashi Iwazo

  (1917)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  The Japanese Wikipedia article on Toku Sanpo records that after his 1917 reinstatement at the Kodokan he taught the younger generation including Ushijima Tatsukuma and Hayashi Iwazo

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "6年後の1917年に破門を許された後は柔道師範として、林岩三や牛島辰熊など後進の指導に当たった"

  — 徳三宝 - Wikipedia (JA). Wikipedia (Japanese) linkinfo

Ranks (1)

• linkKōdōkan Jūdō

  military_tech9 dan 2

  Probable

  9th dan rank awarded in 1984 documented in academic research paper by De Crée (2014) with specific quotation mentioning 'future (1984) 9th dan holder'

  Dan-Kyu System (1984)

  granted by Kodokan

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  9th dan rank awarded in 1984 documented in academic research paper by De Crée (2014) with specific quotation mentioning 'future (1984) 9th dan holder'

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "While still at Kyōto, Hirano later also became an uchi deshi to Ushijima Tatsukuma 牛島辰熊 (1904‐1985) (Figure 2), famous for his competitive achievements and who too was a Busen jūdō teacher and future (1984) 9th dan holder"

  — De Crée, Carl. (2014). Nanatsu-no-kata, Endō-no-kata, and Jōge-no-kata ―A pedagogical and qualitative biomechanical evaluation of Hirano Tokio's kuzushi (unbalancing) concept as part of skill acquisition for throwing techniques in Kōdōkan jūdō. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas. 9. 69-96. 10.18002/rama.v9i2.1162.linkinfo

Students (3)

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  Kimura Masahiko

  linkKōdōkan Jūdō 2

  Probable

  Documented as one of Ushijima Tatsukuma's three legendary champions, mentioned in forum discussion and historical records

  sports_kabaddiKodokan badge (1925-1930)

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  Documented as one of Ushijima Tatsukuma's three legendary champions, mentioned in forum discussion and historical records

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "Ushijima was a ferocious fighter with an extensive competitive record who bred at least three legendary champions (Kimura, Ishikawa, Hirano)."

  — Tatsukuma Ushijima (Judo Forum discussion) link
• 
  Ishikawa Takahiko

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  Mentioned in historical sources as one of Ushijima Tatsukuma's 'three musketeers' alongside Tokio Hirano and Masahiko Kimura, though this relationship needs further confirmation

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  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "And while the Butokukai was closed in1946 the legacy of Judo that Ushijima created lived on in the accomplishments and exploits of his three best students well into the 50's and 60's. Call them his three musketeers. They were not Athos, Porthos and Aramis with weapons of swords and guns but Tokio Hirano, Masahiko Kimura and Takahiko Ishikawa armed with lethal Judo. (...) The third of this trio was Takahiko Ishikawa. In one All Japan Ishikawa and Kimura fought a scoreless match for 25 minutes with both being declared All Japan champions."

  — Butokukai - Tatsukuma Ushijima and his Three Musketeers (Bryn Mawr Judo club/ Tom Blair, 2021/01/04)link
• 
  Hirano Tokio

  linkKōdōkan Jūdō 2

  Probable

  Documented as uchi deshi (live-in student) of Ushijima Tatsukuma in academic paper

  sports_kabaddiBudo Senmon Gakko badge

  expand_morefact_checkassessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  1 source

  fact_check

  Documented as uchi deshi (live-in student) of Ushijima Tatsukuma in academic paper

  assessed by FSMverified

  Frederico Muñoz

  Researcher, Martialis

  "While still at Kyōto, Hirano later also became an uchi deshi to Ushijima Tatsukuma"

  — De Crée, Carl. (2014). Nanatsu-no-kata, Endō-no-kata, and Jōge-no-kata ―A pedagogical and qualitative biomechanical evaluation of Hirano Tokio’s kuzushi (unbalancing) concept as part of skill acquisition for throwing techniques in Kōdōkan jūdō. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas. 9. 69-96. 10.18002/rama.v9i2.1162.linkinfo

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