Description: (One of the Greatest Judoka of All Time)
Masahiko Kimura was a legendary Japanese judoka and professional wrestler celebrated for his remarkable achievements in judo and profound influence on submission grappling. He secured historic wins in judo, claiming the All-Japan Judo Championships three times in a row and maintaining an unbeaten streak for 14 years. His expertise in the reverse ude-garami arm lock led to it being dubbed the "Kimura" hold. In the realm of professional wrestling, Kimura rose to prominence, notably for his memorable bout against Rikidōzan, establishing himself as a trailblazing figure in Japanese wrestling history.