Shiro Oishi


Shiro Oishi, born in 1942, is a former US National Champion in judo. In the US National championships, Oishi earned a Silver medal in 1966 and a Gold in 1969. He is also a former national wrestling champion.
Oishi moved from Tokyo to New York where in 1969 he opened a judo school. He was revolutionary in his use of co-ed training.
Oishi is currently a 7th degree black belt in judo.