Background
Nishioka was born in 1942, and lived some of his early years in the Manzanar internment camp.
Nishioka was born in 1942, and lived some of his early years in the Manzanar internment camp.
Nishioka competed in Kata in the 1962 All-Japan National Championship. He ranked 5th in the world in 1965 and 1967. He is a former world team member and world team coach for Judo.
He is known for his gripping skills and techniques.
Nishioka taught Judo at Los Angeles Community College. On January 13, 1987, Rorion, Royler and Rickson Gracie came to Nishioka"s judo school.
Nishioka, at the age of 44, defeated Rickson Gracie (age 28) with a number of throws. Nishioka earned a black belt in Karate under trainer Tsutomu Oshima.
He is a two-time Black Belt Hall of Fame member.
He is a 9th degree black belt in Judo. In the movie, Best of the Best 2, Nishioka played the Korean, Sae Jin Kwon. He also appeared in the movie Ulterior Motives.
He interviewed celebrities and author articles for Black Belt Magazine including Russia"s controversial Judoka.
Nishioka is the author books including Training for Competition: Judo – Coaching, Strategy and the Science for Success, The Judo Textbook and Judo Heart and Soul. He made 38 instructional tapes on Judo.