We are thrilled to announce the launch of the community engagement series for MRS JUDO: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful
a poignant film by Yuriko Gamo Romer that documents the life-long journey of Keiko Fukuda who chose to defy thousands of years of tradition, determine her own path, and became judo history’s only woman to attain the pinnacle 10thdegree.
"In The Judo Moment", will begin with a screening of the movie, followed by a demonstration of “Ju-no-kataâ€, a signature form of Fukuda-Sensei. A community panel will follow with filmmaker Yuriko Gamo Romerand guests: 2012 Olympic medalist Marti Malloy, historian Amy Fujiwara Shen, Ph.D., and judo instructor Wilina Monar of Soko Joshi Dojo. We welcome the chance to touch on judo as a world sport, it's transmission of Japanese culture, and Fukuda-Sensei’s legacy for women in sports.
Join us early to visit the current exhibition, "In The Moment: Japanese Art from the Larry Ellison Collection" at the Asian Art Museum. A special evening admission is $5 from 5 to 9 pm; and free to museum members. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
