9th-Dan Kudo, 3rd-Dan Judo
Head director of International Kudo Advisory committee Head director of International/All Japan Kudo Federation Founder/Grand master of Daidojuku.
Jukucho
Grand Master's Biography Jukucho Takashi Azuma
Profile
1949
Born in Kesen numa City Miyagi prefecture.
1965
Enrolled in Kesen numa High School, Joined in Jyudo club. He encountered "Budo" first time in his life. He offered his life to explore it ever since.
1970
Joined the Self Defense Force.
1971
Enrolled in Waseda University night-class.
1972
Fulfilled duty of SFD and retired. Joined Kyokusinkaikan headquarter(22 years old). He stood out among other colleagues since the beginning because of his physical strength trained by Judo and his spiritual strength that never accept defeat. Found a branch of Kyokushinkaikan in Waseda University.
1970
Joined the Self Defense Force.
1973
Participated in the 5th Kyokushin National Tournament.
1974
Received 2nd prize on the 6th Kyokushin National Tournament.
1975
Moved to USA for higher achievement of Karate and study. Received 6th prize on the first Kyokushin International Tournament.
1976
Received 3rd prize on the 8th Kyokushin National Tournament.
1979
Received 3rd prize on the 11th Kyokushin National Tournament. Received 4th prize on the 2nd Kyokushin International TournamentFrom the experience confronting with heavier opponents from over sea, He was realized again necessity of changing the official rules to include the followings : punch on head, the underbelly attack and throw, in order to fill the gap of physical differences.