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London society. He was an exotic "character" whose stylish dress-sense and gentlemanly bearing were considered noteworthy by several interviewers. In 1905, with the assistance of his student E.H. Nelson and writing under his professional wrestling alias of "Raku", Uyenishi produced his
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taught. Uyenishi also later referred to having won several jujitsu competitions during his teen years. Uyenishi was also a skilled exponent of
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