Yoshimi Osawa

Yoshimi Ōsawa (大澤慶巳, Ōsawa Yoshimi, March 6, 1926 – October 21, 2022) was a Japanese judo player.[1] He is one of only two living Kodokan 10th dan.[1][2] He was born in Sakura, Chiba. He defeated the 1948 champion Yasuichi Matsumoto to win the Fukuoka tournament in November 1948.

He wrote the book Kodokan Judo: A Guide to Proficiency.[3] Osawa was the head instructor at Waseda University.[4]

Osawa died on 21 October 2022 from pneumonia at the age of 96.[5]

References
  1. Jones, Llyr, "Kodokan 10th Dan Promotions", Judo Info, retrieved December 5, 2011
  2. Ohlenkamp, Neil, "Profiles of Kodokan 10th Dan Holders", Judo Info, retrieved December 5, 2011
  3. Inc, Active Interest Media (1965-06-01). Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. Judo Illustrated. Judo Illustrated, Incorporated. 1970-01-01.
  5. "Obituary: Yoshimi Osawa 10th Dan", Kodokan Judo Institute, 21 October 2022, retrieved 21 October 2022
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