Arthur Canario

Arthur Canario
Born Brooklyn, NY, United States
Style Judo
Teacher(s) Hank Kraft
Arthur Canario
Medal record
Men's Judo
Representing  United States
US National Championships
US National Championships 1971
UBelgium Masters
Belgium Masters[1] 2014

Arthur Canario is a former nationally ranked Judo player and former collegiate football player. Arthur was born in Brooklyn, NY.[2] Arthur would play for Long Island University at CW Post, finishing in 1973.[3] At LIU, he would become an NCAA Academic All American as well Magna Cum Laude.[4] He played offensive tackle at CW Post.[5] He would later attend medical school at Georgetown.[4] He became an Orthopedic Surgeon at St. Michaels Hospital in New York.[5]

Judo career

Arthur started Judo as a result of a Christmas present from his parents.[6] Arthur would participate in the New York Yudanshakai Junior Tournament held in Prospect Park YMCA in 1965.[7] Arthur would participate and place in the 16-year-old unlimited.[7] Arthur was coached by Hank Kraft, who described him as the original kid with two left feet.[4] At his peak, Arthur was a 6'5 220 lb heavyweight.[4] Arthur would be ranked a top 3 Judo fighter in the United States in 1971.[4] He would be the top heavyweight in the United States that year with a win in the national championships with a victory over Charles Hooks.[4][8] He competed in the over 93 kg division and of that years championships was held in St. Louis.[9] That year he would be elected to the US International Team.[10] Due to problems, he was unable to represent the US at the worlds in Germany in 1971.[11] In 2006, he would compete in the World Masters Judo Competition, scoring. In 2008, Arthur would win the USJA Hall of Fame award for Outstanding Male Masters Competitor.[12] Arthur would win the bronze in 2010 at the Grand Master and Kata World Championships.[13] In 2006, he would become a 4th degree black belt in Judo.[5] Arhtur is a firm believer in the importance of Judo in self-development.[14] He is currently active in the New York Athletic Club and represents them in competitions.[5] He currently serves as the President of the World Masters Judo Association.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Veteran Athletes Represent USA Judo in Belgium Masters". Team USA.
  2. ↑ bitLanders. "Dr Arthur Canario, On the NYAC Judo Open Cup and Sports in Central and South Asia". bitLanders.
  3. ↑ "LIU Post Pioneers Athletics Site". LIU Post Athletics.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Active Interest Media, Inc. (October 1971). Black Belt. p. 32. ISSN 0277-3066.
  5. 1 2 3 4
  6. ↑ Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. December 1971. p. 31. ISSN 0277-3066.
  7. 1 2 Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. November 1965. p. 62. ISSN 0277-3066.
  8. ↑ Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. September 1971. p. 21. ISSN 0277-3066.
  9. ↑ "Arthur Canario, Judoka, JudoInside". judoinside.com.
  10. ↑ Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. November 1971. p. 14. ISSN 0277-3066.
  11. ↑ Black Belt. Active Interest Media, Inc. June 1972. p. 23. ISSN 0277-3066.
  12. ↑ USJA Hall of Fame award
  13. ↑ Team USA
  14. ↑ bitLanders. "Dr Arthur Canario, On the NYAC Judo Open Cup and Sports in Central and South Asia". judoarts.com.
  15. ↑ Judo Greats
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