Yamashita Yoshitsugu (山下 義韶, February 16,1865--October 26,1935, also known as Yamashita Yoshiaki), was the first person to have been awarded 10th degree red belt ("jūdan") rank in Kodokan judo, although posthumously.
Yamashita Yoshitsugu (山下 義韶, February 16,1865--October 26,1935, also known as Yamashita Yoshiaki), was a Japanese judoka. He was the first person to have been awarded 10th degree red belt ("jūdan") rank in Kodokan judo, although posthumously.