Sadaki Nakabayashi

Sadaki Nakabayashi (September 14, 1916 - September 29, 1977) is a former judo teacher and author. Nakabayashi authored a number of judo books including Judo, (Athletic Institute series) in 1968, How to Improve Your Judo in 1960, Fundamentals of judo in 1964.
Nakabayashi was a soldier in the Japanese Army in World War II.
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Nakabayshi was brought to the United States by the US Air Force to teach judo and later served as the chief instructor at the New York Athletic Club. As a 7th Dan, he served as a technical adviser for the United States Judo Federation and was considered one of the best judo instructors of the time. and eventually earned the rank of 9th Dan.
 
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