Shozo Awazu

Shozo Awazu (粟津 正蔵, Awazu Shōzō, April 18, 1923 – March 17, 2016) was a Japanese master of judo who achieved the rank of Kōdōkan 9th Dan. He led the development of judo in France.

Shozo Awazu
Born(1923-04-18)18 April 1923
Kyoto, Japan
Died17 March 2016(2016-03-17) (aged 92)
StyleJudo
RankKōdōkan 9th Dan
Notable studentsHenri Courtine
Bernard Pariset
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