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Masao Takahashi

Masao Takahashi was a prominent Canadian judoka and influential coach, renowned for his extensive contributions to the sport of judo in Canada over a span of seven decades. As the founder of the Takahashi School of Martial Arts in Ottawa, he dedicated his life to nurturing the next generation of martial artists, earning him a hachi-dan ranking, one of the highest in the country. His exceptional commitment to judo and the Japanese Canadian community was recognized with the prestigious Order of the Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan, and he was inducted into the Judo Canada Hall of Fame in 1998. Readers trust Takahashi’s recommendations, particularly in his co-authored work *Mastering Judo*, due to his unparalleled expertise and deep passion for the sport. Read more on Wikipedia →