Professor Toru Tanaka

Born in January 6th, 1930

From Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Professor Toru Tanaka Biography

Was an American professional wrestler, professional boxer, college football player, soldier, actor, and martial artist who, in fighting rings, was also known as Professor Toru Tanaka, or simply Professor Tanaka. He also taught martial arts in Dallas,Texas. His skills were taught to young men with potential for football greatness. He was located directly across from Southern Methodist University.

His students included many All American football players including David Randle. Randle’s training began on his 5th birthday. Randle went on to become one of the most awarded high school football players in Texas history. After high school he played at SMU for one season in 1981. He then transferred to UCLA, where he was part of 2 Rose Bowl victories in 1983 and 1984.

Randle always honored Professor Tanaka with the most important influence in the football techniques he used his entire life. (Wikipedia)

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Professor Toru Tanaka Movies

Hard Justice Poster
October 1, 1996
Last Action Hero Poster
June 13, 1993
3 Ninjas Poster
August 7, 1992
Alligator 2: The Mutation Poster
December 18, 1991
Deadly Game Poster
July 10, 1991
Martial Law Poster
May 16, 1991
The Perfect Weapon Poster
March 15, 1991

Professor Toru Tanaka TV Shows

The A-Team Poster
January 23, 1983
Little House on the Prairie Poster
September 11, 1974
Airwolf Poster
January 22, 1984
The Fall Guy Poster
November 4, 1981
Tales of the Gold Monkey Poster
September 22, 1982
Burke's Law Poster
January 7, 1994

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