Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful - Keiko Fukuda, Judan
Soko Joshi Judo Club is a San Francisco based women's Judo club that was founded by Keiko Fukuda, the last surviving student of Dr. Kano, the founder of Judo. Fukuda Sensei, as she was affectionately called, was the highest ranking female Judoka in the world with a 10th Dan ranking. She was also the first woman to achieve the rank of 10th Dan in Judo history. Our club is proud to carry on her legacy by offering Judo classes and training programs for women of all ages and skill levels.
Our Sensei
At Soko Joshi Judo Club, all of our instructors and assistant instructors were directly trained by Master Keiko Fukuda. Our sensei emphasize proper form and technique, mental and spiritual focus, and life lessons such as perseverance, determination, and dedication. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can learn and grow both physically and mentally. Our sensei are highly skilled and experienced Judoka who are committed to sharing their knowledge and passion for Judo with others.
Our Classes
We offer Women's Classes for all levels, including beginners and advanced students. Our classes are designed to improve technique, physical fitness, and mental focus. Proof of full vaccination status and face-mask are required to attend any class. Our Women's Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm, and on Saturdays from 10 am to Noon for advanced students. We welcome women of all ages and skill levels to observe a class and try out Judo for themselves.
In addition to our regular classes, we also offer Kata Tournaments and special events throughout the year. Our Kata Tournaments are open to all Judoka and feature all seven Kodokan kata. Our 31st Fukuda Kata Championship was held at City College of San Francisco in October 2019. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we were unable to hold the tournament in 2020 and 2021. However, we plan to resume the tournament in the future.
Our Philosophy
At Soko Joshi Judo Club, we believe in the philosophy of our founder, Keiko Fukuda, who believed in being strong, gentle, and beautiful in mind, body, and spirit. Fukuda Sensei's motto was Tsuyoku, Yasashiku, Utsukushiku - Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful. We strive to embody this philosophy in all that we do at our club, from our classes and training programs to our special events and tournaments.
Join Us
If you are interested in learning more about Soko Joshi Judo Club or would like to observe a class, please contact us at sokojoshi@gmail.com or call 415-706-9829. Fees for our Women's Classes are $75 per month, and students are required to purchase a judo "gi" for practice. Additionally, students must join the USJF for insurance purposes, with an annual fee of $50.
Thank you for considering Soko Joshi Judo Club as your Judo home. We look forward to seeing you on the mat!
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