During the 1960's; Nishioka was United States Division judo Champion three times; in 1965; 1966 and 1970. In 1965 he retired as the National AAU Grand Champion. A member of four United States international teams; he won a gold medal in the Pan-American Games in 1967. Nishioka was also the British-Colombian Champion in 1966; and placed 5th in the World Judo Championships in 1965 & 1967. A complete martial artist; Nishioka is also a black belt in Shotokan karate under pioneer Tsutomu Oshima. Nishioka competed briefly in the karate circuit. After retiring from competition; he became a physical education instructor at Los Angeles City College in California; heading its martial arts program. The 7th degree judo black belt has authored several books on the art including; 'Foot Throws' and 'The Judo Textbook'. Master Nishioka has also more than 38 instructional tapes on the sport. Master Nishioka has been a driving force in the martial arts for five decades and is widely recognized as one of the best judo players ever to bow onto a mat. The popular judo master continues to teach and is the Chairperson for Teacher's Institute Committee for United States Judo Federation. Video includes: Distance and Avoidance Tai Sabaki (manipulating direction) Multiple Attacker Strategies Simple Falling and Transitions

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