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My Take
I have a real soft spot for Nobuhiko Takada. Picture this towering Yokohama-born guy, 185 centimeters of pro-wrestling charisma, who was such a star in the ring before he took the leap into legit mixed martial arts and put himself on the line against the toughest fighters of his era. That's a guy who earned his aura the hard way, and you can feel it in how he carries himself. What gets me, though, is the contrast: this hardened fighter shows up on TV with that deep, gravelly voice and a warm, easygoing grin, totally approachable, almost gentle. I love that gap. Born in the year of the tiger, fierce at the core but soft on the surface, he's the kind of leathery, lived-in guy I just trust the second he walks in. Total class.
Overview
Nobuhiko Takada is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter born on April 12, 1962, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Standing 185 cm tall, he built his reputation across both professional wrestling and competitive mixed martial arts. He has been inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. In addition to his combat sports career, he has worked as a television talent and actor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nobuhiko Takada
- Name (Japanese)
- 髙田延彦
- Reading
- たかだ のぶひこ
- Born
- April 12, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger (Tora)
- Origin
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 185cm
- Occupation
- Professional Wrestler / Mixed Martial Arts Fighter / Talent / Actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (year unknown)
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.takadanobuhiko.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/takada_nobuhiko/
- Xhttps://x.com/takada_nobuhiko
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%AB%99%E7%94%B0%E5%BB%B6%E5%BD%A6
Frequently asked questions
When was Nobuhiko Takada born?
Born April 12, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Nobuhiko Takada from?
Nobuhiko Takada is from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
What does Nobuhiko Takada do?
Nobuhiko Takada works as Professional Wrestler, Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, Talent, Actor.
How tall is Nobuhiko Takada?
Nobuhiko Takada is 185cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.