Nobuyoshi Higashi (born 1938)[1] is a Japanese American teacher of Tomiki Aikido, karate, and judo, and the founder of Kokushi-ryu jujutsu.[2] He is a 10th dan in jujutsu, 9th dan in judo,[3] 7th dan in aikido, and 7th dan in karate.[4] His style of aikido includes defenses against knives.[5]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1938 Japan |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Tomiki Aikido, judo |
| Rank | 10th Dan Black belt in jujutsu 9th Dan Black belt in judo |
| Club | Kokushi Budo Institute |
Personal life
editHe was a staff member at Kokushikan University in 1960 and later served as an exchange professor in the US.[6] He established the American Tomiki Aikido Alliance in 1976.[6] He became a professor at SUNY Stony Brook.[4] His son Shintaro Higashi is a world-class competitor and national champion in judo.[2]
Martial arts
editHigashi arrived in the United States in 1964 in an effort to teach Judo and Tomiki Aikido in the United States.[2][6] He runs the Kokushi Budo Institute, located in the basement of the New York Buddhist Church.[2] The school is a branch of Kokushikan University, and was started in 1963. He is the founder of Kokushi-ryu jujutsu,[4] which he founded in 1965.[7][8]
Books and DVDs
editThe school is a registered school with USA Judo and Team USA.[9]
Higashi is the author of a number of books, including Koryu Aikido (1999), Kokushi-Ryu Jujutsu (1995), Aikido: Tradition and New Tomiki Free Fighting Method (1989), Basic Judo (1984), Karate-Do (1983).[10] Additionally, he authored the DVDs Professor Nobuyoshi Higashi - Judo Grappling Series #1[11] and #2.[12]
References
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- ^ a b c d Asimov, Eric (November 26, 2010). "Throwing Punches in a Church Basement". New York Times. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Most Recent Promotions | USJF.COM". www.usjf.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-19.
- ^ a b c "Tomiki Aikido: Professor Nobuyoshi Higashi". Black Belt. 32 (8). Active Interest Media, Inc.: 83 August 1994. ISSN 0277-3066. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "ESPY-TV Martial Art Videos". Black Belt. 35 (3). Active Interest Media, Inc.: 58 March 1997. ISSN 0277-3066. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c "About Shodokan: Kenji Tomaki Shihan's teachings - art and spirit". Shodokanaikido.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "ESPY-TV Martial Art Videos". Black Belt. July 1994. ISSN 0277-3066. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ Higashi, Shintaro (September 29, 2013). "Judo is forever". Shintarohigashi.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ "USA Judo - About Us - New York". Teamusa.org. Archived from the original on January 21, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Nobuyoshi Higashi". Amazon UK. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Professor Nobuyoshi Higashi - Judo Grappling Series #1". Awma.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Professor Nobuyoshi Higashi Judo Grappling Series 2 DVD Video". Officialprosports.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014.