Massaki Hatta

Japan-native Masaaki Hatta has made notable contributions to the sport of wrestling since he arrived in America. He was a three-time All-American for Oklahoma State University, winning the NCAA championship in 1962. That same year was awarded a silver medal in the World Freestyle Championship. Hatta was also an AAU All-American on numerous occasions and won the prestigious Midlands Championship twice.

For the past several decades, takedown artist Hatta coached and trained aspiring wrestlers in Hazel Park, Michigan. Hatta’s coaching tactics have produced a number of champion athletes, including Bill Davids, Steve Fraser, Carey VanderHagen, Tom Davis, John Craig and most recently Bob Losey. Coach Hatta offers individual coaching in the three wrestling styles: Collegiate, Greco-Roman, and Freestyle.