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Highest Ranking Judo Woman 10th Dan Sensei Fukuda Keiko
Highest Ranking Judo Woman 10th Dan Sensei Keiko Fukuda Congratulation to Fukuda sensei! The news came out in early August, 2011. At 98 years old, Sensei Keiko Fukuda has been promoted to the highest degree in Judo. She is the only woman in the world ever to achieve this, and there are only three others alive in the world today with a 10th degree black belt. With Sensei Fukuda, there are now four. She was also the first woman to receive the 5th through 9th degrees. Until 1972, the 5th degree was the highest allowed for women. Sensei Fukuda devoted herself to judo for 77 years. She is such an inspirational figure for so many people, not just women. Once upon a time, it was not possible for a woman to be … Read entire article »
Lighthouse Magazine “We Love” San Diego Woman
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Filed under: Judo, Personal Development
Japan Earthquake Relief Garage Sale May 7th 2011
Japan Earthquake Relief Garage Sale at the Kyocera America in San Diego The massive earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan in March 11th 2011. www.Kayokoyoshikai.com Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana (JSSDT) hosted the Japan Earthquake Relief Garage Sale at the Kyocera America in San Diego. It was a collaboration with many Japanese organizations and USA. We had a successful garage sale. We raised $16K. As a member of Fukuoka Club. We are very grateful to Kyocera America, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Charity
World Laughter Day In San Diego 2011
World Laughter Day In San Diego 2011 Laughter Yoga // // Today was World Laughter Day. Have you laughed today? How many times have you laughed? Do you remember? May be you have not laughed at all. I started Laughter Yoga by DVD in Japanese in February 2011. And just before big Earthquake Tsunami hit Japan. I was very fortunate to use this method during heavy news keep coming in day and day out. It sure lightened … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health, Laughter Yoga, Rightful Mindset