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Special exhibition of the material concerning Mr. Vasili Oshchepkov

Bunkyo Muse Festa 2016, a joint exhibition of museums in Bunkyo Ward, will be held at Bunkyo Civic Center on Thursday, December 15.

 

Kodokan Judo Museum will specially exhibit a material that shows the initiation pleading of Mr. Vasili Sergevich Oshchepkov who is one of founders of Sambo that is a Russian combat sport.

 

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Mr. Oshchepkov became a disciple of the Kodokan in 1911 and then was promoted to 2nd Dan. A record book of initiation pleading shows his address and signature. Also his unique seal that says "B.O" can be seen on it.

Please come and see it for yourself.

 

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Notes:

【Event Name】

Bunkyo Muse Festa 2016

【Date】

Thursday, December 15th, 2016, 10:00-18:00

【Venue】

Gallery Civic

1st floor, Bunkyo Civic Center

1-16-21 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

【Material】

Materials concerning Mr. Vasili Oshchepkov's initiation of Kodokan

【Admission】

Free

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