Genji Kamogawa
Genji Kamogawa
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鴨川源二
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| Personal Description | |
| Homeland | Tokyo, Japan |
| Previous Weight Class(es) | Bantamweight |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 162 cm |
| Style(s) | In-Fighter |
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| Status | Alive |
| Stance(s) | Peek-a-Boo Style |
| Boxer(s) Trained | Himself |
| Anime movie | Round 2 (Season 1) |
Genji Kamogawa
Japanese Name:鴨川 源二 (Kamogawa Genji)
Role:Tritagonist inHajime no Ippo, Trainer and Founder of Kamogawa Boxing Gym
Affiliation:Kamogawa Boxing Gym
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Émile Durkheim
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David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Appearance
Genji Kamogawa is an elderly man with a muscular and sturdy build, a remnant of his days as a prizefighter. He has short gray hair, and his most distinct feature is his deep-set, stern eyes, which reflect his years of experience in both life and boxing. Kamogawa is often seen wearing traditional gym attire, such as a tracksuit or a plain shirt and pants, while training his students. Despite his age, his physique and presence remain imposing, emphasizing his history as a boxer and his tough training methods.
Despite his injured fist, Genji Kamogawa stands strong in the heat of battle, his unyielding resolve and years of experience pushing him to fight through the pain.
Personality
Kamogawa is characterized by his strict, no-nonsense demeanor, which he maintains in both his personal life and as a boxing coach. He is extremely disciplined and holds his fighters to the highest standards, believing that true strength is cultivated through hard work and perseverance. Kamogawa is a man of few words, but when he speaks, his words carry weight, often serving as vital lessons for his students. Despite his tough exterior, Kamogawa deeply cares for his fighters, especially Ippo Makunouchi and Mamoru Takamura, treating them like his own sons. His strong sense of responsibility and dedication to his gym’s boxers make him a revered figure within the boxing world.
Boxing Career
Kamogawa was a highly skilled prizefighter during his youth, known for his ferocious in-fighting style and unyielding spirit. After retiring from the sport, Kamogawa went on to found the Kamogawa Boxing Gym, where he became the main trainer. His legacy as a fighter and a coach is cemented by the success of his students, including Mamoru Takamura, who became a multi-weight class champion, and Ippo Makunouchi, one of the top featherweight contenders. Kamogawa’s training philosophy revolves around rigorous physical conditioning and mental toughness, pushing his fighters to their limits in order to prepare them for the challenges of professional boxing.
Key Rivalries and Relationships
Masaru Aoki and Tatsuya Kimura
Though not as personally involved in their training as he is with Ippo and Takamura, Kamogawa provides guidance and support for Aoki and Kimura, treating them as part of his boxing family.
Ippo Makunouchi
Kamogawa plays a crucial role in shaping Ippo’s boxing career. He identifies Ippo’s potential and develops his signature techniques, such as the Dempsey Roll, guiding him to championship status. Kamogawa is a fatherly figure to Ippo, offering not only boxing wisdom but also life advice.
Mamoru Takamura
Kamogawa discovered Takamura’s raw talent early on and has since mentored him, guiding him to multiple world championships. Their relationship is based on mutual respect, with Takamura considering Kamogawa a father figure.
Shinoda
Kamogawa also supports other boxers from the gym, often acting as a second or giving advice to those under Shinoda’s direct mentorship.
Notable Achievements
- Founder of Kamogawa Boxing Gym:Kamogawa’s most lasting achievement is the founding of his gym, which has produced numerous top-tier boxers under his tutelage.
- Trainer of World Champions:His most famous students,Mamoru TakamuraandIppo Makunouchi, have become champions in their respective weight classes, a testament to Kamogawa’s training methods.
Trivia
Trivia:
★ Kamogawa’s boxing career and mentorship play a crucial role in shaping the core themes ofHajime no Ippo, emphasizing the value of perseverance, discipline, and growth.
★ He is known for his tough love approach, rarely showing overt affection but expressing his pride and care through his commitment to his students’ success.
★ Kamogawa’s log-punching training regimen has become an iconic element of his coaching style, representing his old-school, relentless approach to boxing.