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Judo master Mifune

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUne9Xg55og

Kyuzo Mifune was one of the most technically excellent judo masters of all time. He was the last 10th dan directly promoted to that level by the founder, Jigoro Kano.

I have always admired his technique and dedication to using skill to defeat greater force. He was known as the most technically skilled in the Kodokan. You can see in this video how he was able to continue randori (grappling practice) with his students up through old age. Every student he is grappling with in this video is far younger than him and often far larger and stronger. His dedication to life-long training, skill in technique and ability is always something to strive for.

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3 Responses to “Judo master Mifune”

  1. jleeger says:
    December 15, 2007 at 3:33 pm

    George, what is that first throw he does, where he goes into a half-split? That is awesome!

    Also, it’s funny to see him throw Adolf Hitler around like that!

    The guy is awesome! What about Masahiko Kimura?

  2. george says:
    December 27, 2007 at 1:33 am

    That’s a sacrifice throw from judo, I’m not up on my terminology anymore with that stuff. For us its the same concept/energy as tiger, just pull a little farther.

    The only Kimura vids out that I’ve seen are the one where he’s spanking Helio Gracie around, and there’s one where he’s teaching in his school with his students doing tons of hindu push ups.

    Documentary one -
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkDBflFtPIw

    Guess there was another, here’s one where he’s demonstrating stuff at 60+ -
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVE82gH-v-g

  3. jleeger says:
    January 7, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    cool!

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