He was appointed to take charge of the JKA instructors' training program, and continued to oversee it until the late 1950s. Recalling notable graduates of the course, he said, "There were many but I think Mr. Kanazawa was exceptional, even though he left the JKA.
He took over responsibility for the JKA instructors' training program and continued to oversee it until the late 1950s. He remembered some of the course's notable alumni, particularly Mr. Kanazawa, who he thought was outstanding even though he eventually left the JKA.