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Kozō Andō

1940 – 2003

Japanese university teacher

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About Kozō Andō

Lived 1940 – 2003 (aged 63). Kozō Andō was a Japanese university teacher and coach.

was a teacher of kendo.

Andō was born in Ōgaki, Gifu on June 20, 1940, and began practising kendo at the age of 13 as a student when living in Yokkaichi. He eventually became captain of his university's team and advanced to 7th dan at age 27. Throughout his life, he remained shihan (senior teacher) at his university. He was also involved in kendo as a member of several bodies of the All-Japanese Kendo Federation (ZNKR) and the All-Japanese Student Kendo Federation (ZNGKR).

Andō authored several publications on kendo, one of which is still recognized as a standard textbook for German-language practitioners of the sport. He acted as a national trainer in Germany for years and committed himself to the development of kendo there and in several other European countries such as the Baltic states. He was recognized as a shihan of a Hamburg-based dojo which is holding annual seminars to his remembrance.

In 2003, Andō suffered a stroke during a flight back to Japan and died on October 8.

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Waseda University
Also known as
Kozo Ando, Kozou Andou

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kozō Andō?

Japanese university teacher (1940–2003)

When was Kozō Andō born?

Kozō Andō was born on 20 June 1940 in Ōgaki-shi.

When did Kozō Andō die?

Kozō Andō died on 8 October 2003.

What was Kozō Andō's occupation?

Kozō Andō was a university teacher and coach.

What nationality was Kozō Andō?

Kozō Andō was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kozō Andō

· Wikidata: Q1785799

· DBpedia: Kozō Andō

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