Interesting Documentary on PBS

Last night I was "channel surfing", when I came across a documentary about what some has deemed her the "First Lady of Judo"; Keiko Fukuda
I was so impressed, that despite her size, gender, she also had to overcome politics within her beloved art.

Ms. Fukuda's personal motto was: "Be gentle, kind, and beautiful, yet firm and strong, both mentally and physically."

I had long since read about her in various periodicals, but to see her on film, was inspirational

 

Sounds interesting, ill be sure to add it to my watch list when I get home.

 

The Kodokan kept her at godan for 30 years. What a crime.

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Yes it was a shame. My opening post had a comment of gender and politics being a huge obstacle for her

 

Very nice video, thank you!

 

Not only was she able to train under Master Kano, but she lived nearly a 100. All around impressive woman.