Masahiko Kimura

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Masahiko Kimura (木村政彦)
Masahiko Kimura (木村政彦)
Name Masahiko Kimura (木村政彦)
Real name Masahiko Kimura
Nicknames The Greatest Judo-ka in History
Name history Masahiko Kimura (debut - )
Family
Maestro(s) many years of Judo instruction; relatively self-trained at pro-wrestling with help from Rikidozan
Birth date, location September 17, 1917
Obituary date April 18, 1993
Debut, location December 25, 1954 vs. Rikidozan in "The Duel of the Century"
Lost mask to
Height 5'6" (1.70m)
Weight 187 lbs (85kg)
Signature moves Various Judo techniques, such as the Kimura Armlock (named after him) and the Triangle Choke
Titles: Many Judo championships, including the Japanese National title on 4 occasions., Japan: IPWF Mexican Junior Heavyweight Championship, IPWF Central American Tag Team Championship (w/ Kiyomigawa)


Sources

Wikipedia JudoInfo.com