Hirofumi Matsuda
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese judo
ka and world champion. He received a gold medal in the lightweight class at the 1965 World Judo Championships
in Rio de Janeiro, and a silver medal at the 1967 World Judo Championships
in Salt Lake City.
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
ka and world champion. He received a gold medal in the lightweight class at the 1965 World Judo Championships
1965 World Judo Championships
The 1965 World Judo Championships were the 4th edition of the World Judo Championships, and were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from October 14–17 1965.-Men:- Medals table :...
in Rio de Janeiro, and a silver medal at the 1967 World Judo Championships
1967 World Judo Championships
The 1967 World Judo Championships were the 5th edition of the World Judo Championships, and were held in Salt Lake City, United States from August 9–11 1967.-Men:- Medals table :...
in Salt Lake City.