Tomita Tsunejir? (?? ???, February 28, 1865 – January 13, 1937), born Yamada Tsunejir? (?? ???), was the earliest disciple of judo. His name appears in the first line of the enrollment book of the K?d?kan.[1] Tomita, together with Saig? Shir?, became the first in the history of judo to be awarded the rank of Shodan by the founder of judo, Kan? Jigor?, who established the ranking system that is now commonly used in various martial arts around the world.[2] Tomita was known as one of the "Four Kings" of K?d?kan judo for his victorious efforts in competing against jujitsu schools.[3] He was awarded 7th dan upon his death on January 13, 1937.[4]