Keiko Fukuda is still vibrant and alert at 98 years old, but simply surviving this long isn't on the top of her list of achievements. The Sensei is an accomplished martial artist. In fact, she's one ...
An elderly woman sits in the only chair allowed on the light green carpet of padded mats in the judo club. It's just a metal folding chair, but her students treat her like a queen on a throne. They ...
Kayla Harrison was the first American to win Olympic Gold in Judo (NewMediaWire) - November 20, 2024 - Glendale, Calif. - Martial arts, once perceived as a male-dominated domain, has undergone a ...
A young woman recently approached Jim Nieto and told him matter-of-factly that she wanted to compete in the Olympics. He wasn't entirely sure how to react. The longtime Santa Monica judo coach didn't ...
The poor economy may be what finally brings mixed martial arts to New York - Gov. David Paterson wants to repeal the ban to help raise tax revenue - but the sport offers more than spectator shows.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After decades of practicing Vadha Kempo Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jennifer Burke wanted to provide a space where women and girls could develop martial arts skills and learn ...
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Marking an ambitious move to foster women’s safety and empowerment, the department of sports and youth ...