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98 year old japanese woman earns 10th degree judo black belt
29 April 2012 - 05:55 PM
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Throwing thousands of years of tradition to the wind, Keiko Fukuda chose to follow her own destiny and become the highest ranking woman in judo’s history. Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful tells the inspirational story of Fukuda’s lifelong journey, spanning four continents, nine decades, and two distinct cultures, to overcome adversity and ultimately transform into a living legend.
Today, at 98-years-old, Fukuda has achieved judo's highest honor - 10th degree black belt - and has earned the distinguished title of "Shihan" (grand master). She is the only woman in the world to have reached this pinnacle in judo, but this monumental achievement did not come without sacrifice. She gave up marriage, braved the burning embers of post-WWII Tokyo to teach judo, traveled around the world to spread judo, and faced decades of gender discrimination within judo's rank system.
Fukuda Shihan's personal motto is "Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful." She believes one has to experience and embrace the philosophy of judo with one's entire body and soul. Her wisdom and teaching methods have been an inspiration to the women she has taught throughout her 77-year judo career. Today, Fukuda Shihan still teaches judo at her all-women dojo (studio) in San Francisco three times a week and continues to be a role model for women and men alike.
Fukuda was born in Tokyo in 1913, where two generations earlier her samurai grandfather was the first martial arts master to Jigoro Kano, who went on to found judo. In 1934, Fukuda was invited by Kano to join his new women’s division, a progressive idea at a time when males dominated the sport. Judo literally translates as the “gentle way” and, as most martial arts, began as combat technique. During peace times it was cultivated as a spiritual practice. Judo’s black belt has 10 degrees, but gender discrimination dictated that women hit a ceiling at 5th degree, until 1974. Fukuda herself was frozen at 5th degree for 30 years, while her male colleagues advanced.
Facing her own struggle for independence as a young woman, Fukuda defied tradition, choosing not to marry when she realized that as a wife she would have to give up her beloved judo. Her teacher, Master Kano, charged his students with the responsibility to spread judo around the world. For Fukuda, this became her life’s vocation.
Today, Fukuda, at 98-years-old, less than 5 feet tall, and weighing barely 100 pounds, is still a force to be reckoned with. She continues to teaches judo several times a week and has achieved judo's prestigious 10th dan. She is the last living disciple of Master Jigoro Kano, judo's founder, and is the world's only direct link to judo's origins.
Today, at 98-years-old, Fukuda has achieved judo's highest honor - 10th degree black belt - and has earned the distinguished title of "Shihan" (grand master). She is the only woman in the world to have reached this pinnacle in judo, but this monumental achievement did not come without sacrifice. She gave up marriage, braved the burning embers of post-WWII Tokyo to teach judo, traveled around the world to spread judo, and faced decades of gender discrimination within judo's rank system.
Fukuda Shihan's personal motto is "Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful." She believes one has to experience and embrace the philosophy of judo with one's entire body and soul. Her wisdom and teaching methods have been an inspiration to the women she has taught throughout her 77-year judo career. Today, Fukuda Shihan still teaches judo at her all-women dojo (studio) in San Francisco three times a week and continues to be a role model for women and men alike.
Fukuda was born in Tokyo in 1913, where two generations earlier her samurai grandfather was the first martial arts master to Jigoro Kano, who went on to found judo. In 1934, Fukuda was invited by Kano to join his new women’s division, a progressive idea at a time when males dominated the sport. Judo literally translates as the “gentle way” and, as most martial arts, began as combat technique. During peace times it was cultivated as a spiritual practice. Judo’s black belt has 10 degrees, but gender discrimination dictated that women hit a ceiling at 5th degree, until 1974. Fukuda herself was frozen at 5th degree for 30 years, while her male colleagues advanced.
Facing her own struggle for independence as a young woman, Fukuda defied tradition, choosing not to marry when she realized that as a wife she would have to give up her beloved judo. Her teacher, Master Kano, charged his students with the responsibility to spread judo around the world. For Fukuda, this became her life’s vocation.
Today, Fukuda, at 98-years-old, less than 5 feet tall, and weighing barely 100 pounds, is still a force to be reckoned with. She continues to teaches judo several times a week and has achieved judo's prestigious 10th dan. She is the last living disciple of Master Jigoro Kano, judo's founder, and is the world's only direct link to judo's origins.
