Keiko Fukuda Joshi Judo, Inc

Save the date! Joshi Camp will be held in Boise this summer July 17-19. Look for registration and more details soon.

Last day of Joshi Camp! We started the day with sense Fukuda’s favorite dance Tanko Bisho (Coal Miner’s dance). We learned more standing techniques, Joshi Goshin Ho and finished up with referee practice and some randori. Great camp! Looking forward to next year

Late post. Day 2 Joshi Camp. Sensei Karol Palacio taught a lot of ground techniques and we ended the day with our camp dinner.

Camp starts tomorrow! We cannot wait to see you all. If anyone still wants to attend we are accepting walk up registrations. You can come for 1-3 days. More info in comments

Camp schedule is posted to the Joshi Camp website. Link is in the comments below

It's not to late to go to Joshi Camp this coming weekend! We are still accepting online registrations or walk ups at camp!

Keiko Fukuda was the first and only woman to earn a 10th-degree black belt in judo, achieving this honor at age 98.

Born in 1913 and the granddaughter of Jigoro Kano’s jujutsu teacher, she defied gender norms to dedicate her life to judo.

She moved to the U.S., founded the all-women Soko Joshi Judo Club, and taught well into her late 90s.

Fukuda passed away at 99 but left a lasting legacy of strength, grace, and perseverance. Her motto, “Be strong, be gentle, be beautiful,” continues to inspire martial artists worldwide.

She was the last surviving student of Kano himself. Despite early obstacles, she never married, choosing the “path of judo.” Her story symbolizes discipline, resilience, and empowerment.

Judo prodigy is set on following father's footsteps to Olympics Coach Rhadi Ferguson's brightest student is a 15-year-old with the same name and comes with his pedigree.

Did you miss early bird registration? It’s not too late to register for camp though.
We have an online registration form available too.

Register USJF Sanction #25-07-05 Camp will be held in San Jose, CA San Jose Buddhist Judo Club 1050 N. 5th Street San Jose, CA 95112 2025 Joshi Judo Camp Registration Package Attendees will need to be membe…

The 2025 camp schedule is now live on our website https://www.fukudajudocamp.org/2024-camp-schedule-2/