About Isuke Shinmen
Lived 1889 – 1967 (aged 77). Isuke Shinmen was a Japanese judoka and wrestler.
Isuke Shinmen (23 October 1889 – 8 September 1967) was a Japanese judoka and wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle lightweight at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Biography Initially a practitioner of Sōsuishi-ryū jujutsu, Shinmen joined the Kodokan judo school in 1907, training under Sanpo Toku. He became known by his fearsome tomoe nage, which he famously used to throw away the 130 kg 6th dan Shutaro Ohno as if he was a much lighter opponent. especially after failing a throw. His favorite choke was okuri eri jime.
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Who was Isuke Shinmen?
judoka (1889-1967)
When was Isuke Shinmen born?
Isuke Shinmen was born on 23 October 1889 in Fukuoka.
When did Isuke Shinmen die?
Isuke Shinmen died on 8 September 1967.
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Isuke Shinmen was a judoka and wrestler.
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Isuke Shinmen was Japanese.
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