Hatsumi masaaki biography of abraham

Birth

Dr. Hatsumi Masaaki was born Hatsumi Yoshiaki on December 2, 1931, in Noda, Chiba Province. He later changed his name to Masaaki.

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Other names of Hatsumi are Toratsugu, Tetzusan and Hisamune. At the age of 7, Hatsumi learned kendo from his father. He also trained in Aikidō, Jūdō, and Karate. At school, Hatsumi practiced gymnastics and boxing and was captain of the soccer team.

Hatsumi masaaki biography of abraham

He practiced dancing, which helped him learn Budō. In high school, he continued boxing and engaged in judo. He studied dramaturgy and theater studies.

Theater Studies and Osteopathy

Hatsumi received his degree in drama and osteopathy from Meiji University in Tokyo.

He then set up a practice for osteopathy. While at university he achieved 4th dan in jūdō, which was rare at his age.

Jūdō Training With Americans

He was asked if he could practice judo with the American soldiers at Yokote Army Base.

Americans, being taller and stronger, mastered judo in a matter of months, which w