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Japanese Boxing
The history of boxing in Japan began in 1854 when Matthew C. Perry, Matthew Perry landed at Shimoda, Shizuoka soon after the Convention of Kanagawa. At that time, American sailors often engaged in sparring matches on board their ships, with their fists wrapped in thin leather. It was the first example of boxing conveyed to Japan. In addition, an Makuuchi#Ōzeki, ''ōzeki''-ranked rikishi, sumo wrestler named Koyanagi Tsunekichi, Koyanagi was summoned by the Tokugawa shogunate, shogunate, and ordered to fight a boxer and a wrestler from the United States. There were three fought matches, using different martial arts styles, before Perry and other spectators. Koyanagi reportedly won. History The first exhibition match named was held in Tsukiji, Tokyo in 1887. The first boxing gym was established in Ishikawachō, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa by and in 1896. After the first tutorial book, was issued in 1900, followed shortly by was opened in Mikage, Kobe by Ken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Perry Expedition 1856 Antique Print
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