Yoshihiko Yoshimatsu
Encyclopedia
was a Japanese judo
ka. He received a silver medal at the 1956 World Judo Championships
in Tokyo, behind winner Shokichi Natsui
. He won the All-Japan Judo Championships
three times.
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. He received a silver medal at the 1956 World Judo Championships
1956 World Judo Championships
The 1956 World Judo Championships were the 1st edition of the World Judo Championships, and were held at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on May 3, 1956.-Men:- Medals table :...
in Tokyo, behind winner Shokichi Natsui
Shokichi Natsui
was a Japanese judoka from the Akita Prefecture. He became the first world champion in judo, winning the title at the 1956 World Judo Championships in Tokyo, by beating Yoshihiko Yoshimatsu in the final...
. He won the All-Japan Judo Championships
All-Japan Judo Championships
is a judo tournament held every year in Japan. The men's tournament is held in Nippon Budokan on April 29 and the women's tournament is held in Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium in April. The Kodokan and All-Japan Judo Federation sponsor the championship....
three times.