Shiro Oishi

Shiro Oishi, born in 1942,[1] is a former US National Champion in judo. In the US National championships, Oishi earned a Silver medal in 1966 and a Gold in 1969.[2] He is also a former national wrestling champion.[3]

Shiro Oishi
Medal record
Men's Judo
Representing  USA
US National Championships
Silver1966
US National Championships
Gold1969

Oishi moved from Tokyo to New York where in 1969 he opened a judo school.[4][5] He was revolutionary in his use of co-ed training.[6]

Oishi is currently a 7th degree black belt in judo.[3]

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