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Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki

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Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki
Personal information
Native nameJapanese: 柏崎 克彦
Born (1951-09-16) 16 September 1951 (age 73)
Kuji, Iwate, Japan
OccupationJudoka
Sport
SportJudo
Weight classFeatherweight (up to 65 kg)
Profile at external databases
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Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki
Medal record
Representing  Japan
Men's Judo
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1981 Maastricht -65 kg
Silver medal – second place 1975 Vienna -63 kg

Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki (Japanese: 柏 崎 克 彦; born 16 September 1951, Kuji, Iwate) – Japanese judoka, champion and medalist of championships Japan and the world, author of books and one of the leading judo specialists in the world.[1]

Biography

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Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki began to practice judo at the age of 10.[2] His first coach was the 5th dan master of Shotaro Kubo. While in high school and before entering Tokai University train the future champion became the master Yuto Wayama. While studying at the University of Tokyo, preparation Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki became a two-time world champion in judo (in 1967 and 1973) and three-time Japanese champion Nobuyuki Sato. Three teachers became an example for Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki. He later noted that Shotaro Kubo taught him the spirit of judo, Yuto Wayama passed on the basics of neaza, and Nobuyuki Sato was an example of perseverance for him.[3]

Master Nobuyuki Sato's Style influenced Kashiwazaki's projection tendency through throws and newaza. Indeed, Isao Okano notes Sato sensei's ability use hikkikomi gaeshi before taking control of your opponent on the ground.[4] According to Kashiwazaki, his teacher also received the nickname "Newaza Sato" in connection with his military equipment.[3]

Career

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One of the first international achievements of Kashiwazaki was not in judo, but in sambo. He won a silver medal at the European Open in Riga in 1972 in the category up to 62 kg. Sato Sensei won the gold medal, whom Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki accompanied at the event. He soon won the SAMBO World Championship in 1975 in the same weight category.[3] He performed in the featherweight category (up to 65 kg). Champion (1975 and 1978–1980), silver (1976) and bronze (1974, 1982) medalist of the Japanese championships. Winner and medalist of international tournaments. Winner (1982) and bronze medalist (1978) of the international tournament in memory of JKanō Jigorō in Tokyo. Silver medalist at the 1975 World Championship in Vienna. At the 1981 World Championships in Maastricht, he climbed to the highest step of the podium.[citation needed]

After Kashiwazaki completed his competition, he moved to London to teach at Budokwai. There he met and became friends with the famous photographer Terence Donovan, who trained in the club and with whom they later wrote the book Fighting judo. Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki was later the national judo coach in Canada, Germany and other countries.[5] Since 2009, he became head coach at Budo International University in Japan.[6]

Achievements

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Year Competition Place Result Category
1975 World championship Vienna Silver up to 63 kg
1981 World championship Maastricht Gold up to 65 kg
1976 Tournoi de Paris Paris Bronze up to 70 kg
1977 International tournament Budapest Gold up to 65 kg
1978 International tournament Budapest Gold up to 65 kg
1978 Jigoro Kano Cup Tokyo Bronze up to 65 kg
1979 International tournament Sancti Spiritus Gold up to 65 kg
1980 Pacific Rim Championship Honolulu Gold up to 65 kg
1982 Jigoro Kano Cup Tokyo Gold up to 65 kg

Bibliography

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Katsuhiko Kashivazaki is the author of several books on judo, most of which ("Osaekomi", "Tomoenage", "Shimevaza", "Martial Judo") emphasize his thirst for shots and ground technicians Kodokan Judo.

  • Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki (1997), Osaekomi, Ippon USA, ISBN 9781874572367
  • Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki (1992), Tomoe nage, Ippon Books, ISBN 9780951845578
  • Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki (1992), Shimewaza, Ippon books, ISBN 9780951845530
  • Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki, Hidetoshi Nakanishi (1992), Attacking Judo: A guide to combinations and counters, Ippon Books, ISBN 9780951845592
  • Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki (1985), Fighting judo ISBN 9780720715941

He is also the author of the introduction to the book "JUDO NEWAZA of Koji Komuro KOMLOCK" by judoist Koji Komuro, dedicated to ground technicians.[citation needed]

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References

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  1. ^ "Judo, 45 anni di Kenshiro Abbe: serata di gala al Don Bosco". Cronache Maceratesi (in Italian). 18 December 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  2. ^ "技を極める柔道". Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd. 9 November 2007. ISBN 978-4-583-10048-7
  3. ^ a b c Kashiwazaki, Katsuhiko (1985). Fighting Judo. Penguin books Ltd. p. 143. ISBN 9780720715941.
  4. ^ Tetsuya Sato, Isao Okano, Vital Judo (1989). Throwing techniques. apan Publications. p. 178. ISBN 9780870405167.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "連絡技で決める柔道 -[メダリストの得意技]柏崎克彦8段-". Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd. 29 May 2009. ISBN 978-4-583-61607-0
  6. ^ Mark Law (2008). The pyjama game : a journey into judo. London: Aurum. ISBN 9781845133498.
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