Age, Biography and Wiki
Isao Inokuma was born on 4 February, 1938 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan, is a Japanese judoka. Discover Isao Inokuma's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
4 February, 1938 |
| Birthday |
4 February |
| Birthplace |
Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Date of death |
2001 |
| Died Place |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 4 February.
He is a member of famous judoka with the age 63 years old group.
Isao Inokuma Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Isao Inokuma height is 1.73 m and Weight 88 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.73 m |
| Weight |
88 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Isao Inokuma Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Isao Inokuma worth at the age of 63 years old? Isao Inokuma’s income source is mostly from being a successful judoka. He is from Japan. We have estimated Isao Inokuma's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
judoka |
Isao Inokuma Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Isao Inokuma (猪熊 功) was a Japanese judoka.
He entered the Tokyo University of Education (current University of Tsukuba) and won the All-Japan Judo Championships in 1959 at only 21 years of age, to become the first student competitor to win the championship.
He placed second in the All-Japan Championships in 1960 and 1961, both times losing to the future Olympic silver medalist and lifelong friend Akio Kaminaga.
His main rivals there were Canadian Doug Rogers, who trained with Inokuma in Japan, and Georgian Anzor Kiknadze, who nearly defeated Inokuma in 1961 using sambo armlock techniques.
Inokuma faced Kiknadze in the semifinals.
He managed to avoid the armlocks and threw Kiknadze at the five minute to advance to the final against Rogers, who was about 30 kg heavier.
In the final little happened in the first 10 minutes, and the referee, Charles Palmer threatened to disqualify both, with little effect.
Inokuma was awarded the gold for a slightly higher activity.
After graduating, Inokuma became a judo instructor for Juntendo University and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
Inokuma won the 1963 All-Japan Championships, but placed 4th in the 1964 All-Japan Championships and ended up entering the 1964 Summer Olympics in the +80 kg division (the heaviest weight category at the time excluding the open category).
He won a gold medal in the heavyweight division (above 80 kg) at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and a world title in 1965.
Inokuma was born in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, and took judo at age 15.
In 1965, he entered the Open weight class of the World Judo Championships intending to wrestle Dutch judo champion Anton Geesink, but Geesink went to the +80 kg division that year, and the two never faced off against one another.
Both Geesink and Inokuma won gold medals in the competition, and Inokuma announced his retirement shortly afterwards, citing lack of motivation.
In 1966, he resigned from his post at the Tokyo Police Department to become an executive at the Tokai Construction company (東海建設株式会社).
He continued to work with judo as an advisor for the International Judo Federation, and as an instructor at Tokai University, where he coached future Olympic gold medalist Yasuhiro Yamashita.
He also authored several books and manuals on judo.
He became the CEO of Tokai Construction in 1993.
Inokuma died by suicide by seppuku in 2001, possibly due to financial losses suffered by his company.
