But great in the Israeli martial arts world, after Edmund Bouzaglo, a pioneer of the martial arts in Israel passed away at the age of 82.
Buzaglo founded the Jiu-Jitsu Association in Israel, which operates under the Eilat Association, and for many years managed the Jiu-Jitsu Association, developed it and even coached the Israeli team in the industry.
Edmund, who was an expert in martial arts, was active in the karate association and many of the karate teachers, the most senior in Israel, are among his students.
Bouzaglo was privileged to field generations of students and champions who took part in competitions in Israel and around the world and returned with medals.
Among his achievements: Moroccan Judo Champion (1956, 1958), Israeli Champion in Karate and Judo for several years in a row, seventh place in the World Karate Championships in Japan (1977).
Won a gold medal in karate at the European Open Championships in Athens (1984).
In 2015, on the recommendation of the Eilat Association, he received an award for a lifetime achievement from the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
Arik Kaplan, President of the Eilat Association: "For Edmund Sport in general and the martial arts in particular, it was not just a profession but a way of life. Edmond operated at a time when support and recognition of these industries was marginal to almost non-existent, To the consciousness. "Eilat Association" hurts his passing and shares in the family's grief. "
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