Masutaro Otani | |
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| Born | 25 March 1896 Goto Islands, Japan |
| Died | 23 January 1977 (age 80) Northampton, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Japanese martial arts instructor |
| Organization(s) | British Judo Council and MOSJ |
| Successor | Robin Otani |
Masutaro Otani (大谷 増太郎, Otani Masutaro, 25 March 1896 - 23 January 1977), known as Otani, was an 8th Dan Japanese master of judo and a pioneer of judo in the United Kingdom[1] and the leading student of Yukio Tani. He was best known for his speed and agility, and was reputed to be one of the fastest-throwing exponents ever seen.[2] He is most notable as the founder of the British Judo Council alongside Kenshiro Abbe. He held the rank of 8th dan in judo. He died on 23 January 1977 at age 80.
- ^ Caffary, Brian (May 1989). Judo Handbook. Smithmark Publishers, Incorporated. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-8317-5274-3.
- ^ "Liverpool Echo page 14". Liverpool Echo (14): 14. 1958-03-13.