The Russian invasion of Ukraine has Japan’s judo authorities grappling with calls from the public to take Russian President Vladimir Putin to the mat and strip him of his high-ranking belt. Putin, 69, ...

TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark event that marks the convergence of dedication, discipline, and mastery in the ...

Feb. 10—On Feb. 8, Odessa Boys & Girls Club entering its 65th year of Judo training, conducted Judo Black Belt Testing & Promotions in their Dojo located at the Wilkerson Unit. — Jorge David Castro ...

After 98 years, the phone call finally came. Last week, Sensei Keiko Fukuda of San Francisco became the first woman to be promoted to judo's highest level: 10th degree black belt. Only three people in ...

Jigoro Kano, the late founder of judo, has long emphasized his sport as being physical education, self defense and most importantly a tool to be able to help people improve themselves and the world.

Is earning a black belt on your life list? Then this elderly woman in San Francisco just might be your ultimate hero. Just two years before her 100th birthday, Sensei Keiko Fukuda has become the first ...

Did you know that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a black belt in judo? The Associated Press files this report from St. Petersburg: Vladimir Putin is out on video as a judo expert. Russian media ...

This past weekend in Columbus, Ohio, former UFC women's champion Ronda Rousey was promoted to 6th degree black belt in judo alongside her mother, AnnMaria DeMars. The ceremony was held in part with ...

Masterton Judo and Ju Jitsu Academy head instructor Simon Ogden with Vinnie Morris (left) and George Robinson, who were awarded brown belts in judo. PHOTO/NATHAN CROMBIE New grades and medals have ...

nepalnepal — He clenched his fists at times, leaned back nervously at others. And when his compatriots won Olympic gold, he leaped from his seat and thrust his arms skyward. A common fan reaction – ...