[2] He entered Takushoku University and, being impressed by a karate demonstration there, began studying that martial art.

[2] After graduating from university, Enoeda studied at the Japan Karate Association (JKA) honbu dojo (headquarters training hall) in Tokyo under Gichin Funakoshi Founder of Shotokan Karate and Masatoshi Nakayama, then the JKA's Chief Instructor.

[5] In 1961, he fought a notable tournament match against Keigo Abe, winning by decision after six extensions.

[7] During this period, Enoeda acquired the nickname Tora ("Tiger" in Japanese), after Nakayama had described his fighting.

[11] While Chief Instructor of the KUGB, Enoeda was assisted by: Sadashige Kato (from c. 1966–1973), Shiro Asano (from 1968 to 1974), Hideo Tomita (from 1973 to 1978), Masao Kawasoe (from 1974 to 1982), and Yoshinobu Ohta (from 1982 to 2003).