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| Name |
Masahiko Kimura (木村政彦) |
| Real name |
Masahiko Kimura |
| Nicknames |
The Greatest Judo-ka in History |
| Name history |
Masahiko Kimura (debut - ) |
| Family |
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| Maestro(s) |
many years of Judo instruction; relatively self-trained at pro-wrestling with help from Rikidozan |
| Birth date, location |
September 17, 1917 |
| Obituary date |
April 18, 1993 |
| Debut, location |
December 25, 1954 vs. Rikidozan in "The Duel of the Century" |
| Lost mask to |
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| Height |
5'6" (1.70m) |
| Weight |
187 lbs (85kg) |
| Signature moves |
Various Judo techniques, such as the Kimura Armlock (named after him) and the Triangle Choke |
| Titles: |
Many Judo championships, including the Japanese National title on 4 occasions. |
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