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 Toshihiko Koga in action at the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan. 
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Fighting
Films Presents KOGA, A NEW WIND Commentary by Neil Adams MBE AVAILABLE NOW! Filmed and photographed exclusively on loaction at the Kodokan in Tokyo, Japan, 'Koga, A New Wind' is the first video and book collaboration between Fighting Films and Ippon Books since their amalgamation earlier this year. In this superb pair of productions Toshihiko Koga reveals all the secrets of the techniques that have made him the most admired fighter of the 90's. The video 'Koga, A New Wind' features footage from the former World and Olympic champion's stunning competitive carreer, including rarities such as his first major international appearence at the Junior World championships and his historic attempt to win the All Japan Open Weight championships, when only an -71 Kgs fighter. This includes the final against World Open Weight champion Naoya Ogawa. In addition there are all the highlights from his World championship and Olympic performances. The book will feature some of the finest ever competition shots from the library of IJF photographer Bob Willingham. In addition to the action packed competition footage and photographs, Koga breaks down his favourite techniques, both on the screen and in the book, for the first time. His unique one handed seoi nage and his spectacular sode tsurikomi goshi are two of the amazing techniques featured. Plus in a candid interview, Koga talks about his beginnings in the sport and the people and incidents that have driven him throughout his judo life to his phenomenal success. You don't want to miss this one, a must-have for any serious judo fan! For more information and to order your first edition copy, please visit: www.fightingfilms.com. |
| Koga's Career Highlights | |
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2000 Retires from competition 1996 Atlanta, USA Olympic Games - silver -78kg 1995 Tokyo, Japan WC - gold -78kg 1992 Barcelona, Spain Olympic Games - gold -71kg 1991 Barcelona, Spain WC - gold -71kg 1990 All-Japan Open Judo Championships - finalist 1989 Belgrade, Yugoslavia WC - gold -71kg 1987 Essen, Germany WC - bronze -71kg 1986 Rome, Italy Junior WC - gold -71kg |
