Yukio Tani was a pioneering Japanese jujutsu and judo instructor and professional challenge wrestler, notable for being one of the first jujutsu stylists to teach and compete outside of Japan.
Tani (right) demonstrating a flying armbar on William Bankier, c. 1906
Taro Miyake was a professional Japanese jujutsu fighter, instructor, catch wrestler and author. Protege of the legendary ground-fighter Mataemon “Newaza” Tanabe, he is credited with helping establish
Miyake visiting Maitrot’s Academy in Paris, 1914