Founder

Akihiro Matsuura

Born: July 15, 1949

  • Kodokan Judo 8th Dan
  • Graduated from Doshisha University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering
  • Graduated from Meiji School of Oriental Medicine, Departments of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Judo Therapy
  • Councilor, Osaka Judo Federation
  • Former Advisor, Osaka Judo Federation
  • Former Head of the Judo Committee, Osaka Judo Therapists Association
  • Board Member, East Osaka Judo Federation
  • President, NPO Osaka International Judo Friendship Association (KIWI CLUB OSAKA)
  • Executive Board Member, Doshisha University Judo Club Supporters’ Association
  • Former National Coach of the New Zealand Judo Team
  • Honorary Member, Judo New Zealand
  • Honorary Lifetime Member, North Harbour Judo Club, New Zealand
  • Honorary Citizen of Six-Fours-les-Plages, France
  • Honorary Head Instructor, Iraklis (Heracles) Judo Club, Greece