In 1956, he graduated from university and joined the JKA. That same year, he was promoted to 3rd dan. Kanazawa won the inaugural All Japan Karate Championship's kumite (sparring) championship in 1957.
In 1956, he graduated from university and joined the JKA, which led to his promotion to 3rd dan that same year. Kanazawa won the inaugural All Japan Karate Championship's kumite (sparring) championship in 1957.