Harry Tanigami

Highlights

  • Born January 6, 1919 in Steveston, BC
  • 1920: Moved to Kagoshima, Japan
  • 1932: At 13 years old, a young Harry returned to Steveston, BC and began to study Judo under Sensei Sasaki
  • 1942: Moved from Steveston, BC to Turin, AB
  • 1948: Moved and purchased a cafe in Rosemary, AB
  • 1958: Founded the E.I.D. Judo Club (Rosemary), with the Dojo in the Rosemary Buddhist Church
  • 1959: The E.I.D. Judo Club is 50 Members strong
  • 1968: The E.I.D. Judo Club (Ranier) - (Sponsor) is formed under Sensei Yosh Fujimoto
  • 1974: The E.I.D. Judo Club (Brooks) - (Sponsor) is formed under Sensei Gary Tanigami
  • 1978: Mr. Tanigami was named the Head Official at the Arctic Winter Games (Hay Lake)
  • 1982: Mr. Tanigami was the Coach of Team Alberta at the Hokkaido Cup
  • 1984: Mr. Tanigami was the recipient of the Hokkaido Cup Award; Presented by the Governor of Hakkaido
  • 1990: Mr. Tanigami received 6th Dan
  • 1992: On April 30, the E.I.D. Judo Clubs were officially closed
  • Mr. Tanigami is also certified as a National Level Referee, was on the Alberta Grading Committee since its inception, and also served as the Chairman for many years.