Keiko Fukuda
Martial artist and judo trainer
Born
April 12th, 1913
112 years ago
Died
February 9th, 2013
12 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An influential martial artist and judo trainer, held the rank of 10th dan in judo. Pioneered women's judo and dedicated life to teaching the art. Contributed to the development of judo in the United States after moving from Japan. Founded the San Francisco Judo Institute, cultivating many students and promoting judo as a valuable discipline. Her teachings emphasized not only the techniques of judo but also its philosophical aspects.
Achieved 10th dan in judo, becoming the first woman in the world to reach this rank
Founded the San Francisco Judo Institute
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