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Hisao Tanaka
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Debut
1947
Name
Hisao Tanaka
Died
June 30, 1991(1991-06-30) (aged 70)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Ring name(s)
Hisao Tanaka
Duke Keomuka
Martin Hisao Tanaka (April 22, 1921 – June 30, 1991) was a professional wrestler better known as Duke Keomuka. He is the father of wrestler Pat Tanaka and referee Jimmy Tanaka.
During World War II, Tanaka was interned at Manzanar.
In the 1950s, Keomuka formed a very successful tag team with Hiro Matsuda. Keomuka was also a top wrestler in the 1950s and the 1960s while competing in Texas before settling in Florida.
Keomuka died on June 30, 1991 at the age of 70.
In wrestling
Finishing moves
Superkick
Signature moves
Leg drop
Multiple backhand chops
Championships and accomplishments
Championship Wrestling from Florida
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (4 times) - with Hiro Matsuda
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (2 times) - with Mr. Moto
Mid-Pacific Promotions
NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Midwest Wrestling Association
MWA Ohio Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Sato Keomuka
Southwest Sports, Inc. / Big Time Wrestling
NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (6 times)
NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (14 times) - with Danny Savich (5), Ivan Kalmikoff (1), Mr. Moto (2), Don Evans (1), Tiny Mills (1), Kinji Shibuya (1), Tony Martin (1), Tokyo Joe (1) and John Tolos (1)
NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (6 times) - with Taro Miyaki (2), Mr. Moto (1), Tony Martin (1), Antonio Inoki (1) and Fritz Von Erich (1)
