Hajime Isogai
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Hajime Isogai 磯貝 一 |
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| Born | October 26, 1871 Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | April 19, 1947 (aged 75) |
| Native name | 磯貝 一 |
| Nationality |
 Japan
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| Style | Judo |
| Teacher(s) | Kanō Jigorō |
| Rank | Judo: 10th Dan |
Hajime Isogai (磯貝 一 Isogai Hajime, October 26, 1871 – April 19, 1947) was an early student of Judo and the second person to be promoted to 10th dan. He was a considered to be a newaza expert, although also is famed by his tachiwaza as well.
Isogai was born in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan on October 26, 1871. He was the eldest son of Tsunehisa Isogai (磯貝 恒久 Isogai Tsunehisa), hanshi of Sekiguchi-ryū jūjutsu in Nobeoka. In 1891 he moved to Tokyo and joined the Kodokan where he studied judo with Jigoro Kano. In 1893 he became judo teacher at third high school in Kyoto, as well as the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, where he competed against several local jujutsu masters. One of his best known victories was against Takenouchi-ryu master Kotaro Imai in 1897 via hane makikomi. In 1899, he was appointed professor of judo at Butoku Kai. He is often attributed the creation of the hane goshi throw, but the move can be traced back to Yoshiaki Yamashita.
He was famous for his rivalry with Fusen-ryū master Mataemon Tanabe, who was known for defeating multiple judokas in challenge matches thanks to his ne-waza mastery. They fought twice in Kyoto and Fukuoka in 1899, ending in a draw in both bouts. The second fight was specially notable, as Isogai, knowing the field of strength of his adversary, kept the fight standing and threatened him several times with his skill at hane goshi. Still, Isogai was left convinced of the importance of working on ne-waza in order to be a complete fighter.
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