Person Open DS/UK/9910 Kimura; Masahiko (1917-1993); Japanese judoka, wrestler Kimura Masahiko 1917-1993 Japanese judoka, wrestler Male

Masahiko Kimura (10 September 1917, Kumamoto, Japan – 18 April 1993) was a Japanese judoka (Judo practitioner) who is widely considered one of the greatest judoka of all time. In submission grappling, the reverse ude-garami arm lock is often called the "Kimura", due to his famous victory over Gracie jiu-jitsu developer Hélio Gracie. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 12/5/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 29f55899-f892-47ee-b4b2-578981f9ad3b