Professor Toru Tanaka

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 DallasTexas 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 Randles 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