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This book is dedicated with great respect and affection to:

GEORGE YOSHIDA,

Director of the New York Dojo

who is the living symbol of all that is fine, wholesome and inspirational in the sport of Judo

and to the memory of:

T. SHOZO KUWASHIMA,

my friend and teacher from early childhood. Of the many fine, high ranking instructors who were respon-sible for my training, Professor Kuwashima was most critical, most demanding, and most helpful. He gave many hours of many years to prepare me for Judo competition, and gave his most sincere encouragement to my decision to devote my life to a career of teaching.