Kenshiro Abbe

Kenshiro Abbe (阿部 謙四郎 Abe Kenshirō, December 15th, 1915–December 1st, 1985) was a Japanese martial artist. He was born in the Tokushima Province of Japan, the fourth son of Mrs. Koto Abbe and father Toshizo. He has been credited with the introduction of aikido to the UK and Europe, and founded the British Judo Council, British Kendo Council, British Karate Council, and the International Budo Council. Starting his life training with his father, he attended the Budo Senmon Gakko and is credited as being the founder of the Kyushindo system.
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