嘉納治五郎
Jigoro Kano
Reading: かのう じごろう
JapaneseJu-jitsuJudo
Meaning
Japanese educator (1860-1938) who founded judo and the Kodokan in 1882. He was also the first Asian member of the International Olympic Committee.
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