About Tsunetane Oda
Lived 1892 – 1955 (aged 62). Tsunetane Oda was a Japanese judoka.
was a judoka who was influential in the development of Kosen judo. His correct name was Tsunetane Oda, but through a misinterpretation of the kanji 常胤 he is more commonly known as Join.
Biography Oda was born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Honshu, Japan in 1892. He started studying judo in 1909 at the age of 17 at Numazu , joining the Kodokan the following year and receiving his 1st Dan in 1911.
Although sources often cite Yaichibei Kanemitsu on his place, The triangle choke was said to be able to be applied in most directions.
Oda was awarded the rank of 9th dan in judo in 1948 and died in 1955.
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Who was Tsunetane Oda?
Japanese judoka (1892-1955)
When was Tsunetane Oda born?
Tsunetane Oda was born on 10 March 1892 in Yamanashi Prefecture.
When did Tsunetane Oda die?
Tsunetane Oda died on 11 February 1955.
What was Tsunetane Oda's occupation?
Tsunetane Oda was a judoka.
What nationality was Tsunetane Oda?
Tsunetane Oda was Japanese.
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