It's time for StoryCorps and a look at an Olympic pioneer in women's judo. It's a sport that wasn't allowed at the Olympics until 1988 when martial arts champion Rusty Kanokogi threatened to sue. She ...

Willows is set to welcome new women's judo classes, introducing women of all ages across the borough to the contact sport.

When did judo become an Olympic sport? The art of judo derives from the ancient Japanese martial art of jiu-jitsu. The credit for the formal founding of Judo, which means “the gentle way,” goes to Dr.

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LONDON - Kayla Harrison took her spot atop the medal stand, determined not to cry during the national anthem. She was in tears after one note. America finally has an Olympic judo champion - a ...

A roadmap to follow for the men’s and women’s judo tournaments during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Athletes to watch Teddy Riner, France: The world’s most famous active judoka attempts to ...

Women’s judo wasn’t allowed into the Olympics until 1988, after martial arts champion Rusty Kanokogi threatened to sue the International Olympic Committee for discrimination. This helped earn her the ...