Saigō Shirō
Saigō Shirō (1866–1922) was an early Kodokan judoka associated with Yama Arashi whose documented career became intertwined with the fictional hero Sanshirō Sugata.
History
Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba founded Aikido by transforming Daitō-ryū-derived technique through decades of teaching, religious thought, and institutional change.
Takeda Sōkaku
Takeda Sōkaku was the central documented transmitter of modern Daitō-ryū and the teacher who decisively shaped Morihei Ueshiba’s martial development.
Shibukawa-ryū Jūjutsu
Shibukawa-ryū Jūjutsu is a classical martial tradition founded by Shibukawa Bangorō Yoshikata, with Sekiguchi-ryū roots and later regional branches.
Gichin Funakoshi
Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) was an Okinawan educator who helped introduce Karate to mainland Japan and inspired the Shotokan tradition.
Kodokan Judo Institute
The Kodokan Judo Institute is the Tokyo institution founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, serving as a centre for Judo practice, education, research, and archives.
Jigoro Kano
Jigoro Kano (1860–1938) founded Kodokan Judo, led major educational institutions, promoted physical education, and became the first Asian member of the IOC.