Massao Shinohara
Massao Shinohara was a Judoka from Brazil.[1] Massao is considered to be a pioneer of Judo in Brazil.[2] In 2017 he was the only 10th Dan in Judo in Brazil. At the age of 15, Massao began practicing Judo.[1] Massao was the coach of the 1984 Judo Olympic Team for Brazil.[1] He coached numerous individuals including his son, the future Judo National Team of Brazil Coach Luiz Shinohara. He died at the age of 95 in 2020.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Massao Shinohara: Brazilian Judo in Mourning". www.ijf.org.
- ^ "Sensei Massao Shinohara receives his 10th Degree". Sampa Martial Arts and Fitness. November 25, 2017.
- ^ "Brazilian Judo 10th Dan Dies". Black Belt Magazine. December 8, 2020.