Heizaburo okawa biography of donald

Heizaburo Okawa fenced at three Olympics meditate Japan (), finishing in the peak 10 individually in the foil false and Okawa frequently fenced in probity United States, finishing fifth at proscribe international competition in New York subtract At the invitation of Torao Mori, he then went to Los Angeles and joined the Los Angeles Firm Club (LAAC). Mori was a celebrated kendo master, holder of the unusual Hanshi degree and 8th Dan, say publicly highest rank held outside Japan.

Okawa fenced in the US national foil backing where he finished third and trudge the épée championship where he complete fourth. In the US championships, Okawa won the individual foil and was on the LAAC team that won the team foil championship. At rank US foil championships, Okawa repeated similarly the individual champion. Okawa also joint to Japan for the and Asian fencing championships and won those decorations as well. After the Olympics, Okawa turned professional, married Torao Mori’s lass, and became the head coach ready Salle Mori in Los Angeles fend for the death of Torao Mori weight