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Native American Judo & Self Defense 

Why take Judo?

  • Build Self-Confidence

  • Develop Self-Defense from bullying while protecting oneself

  • Strengthen Mind, Body, and Spirit

  • Improve overall Health, Movement, and Agility

  • Ignite the WARRIOR WITHIN!

 

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*Native American Judo is funded by the Keiko Fukuda and Shelley Fernandez Judo Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.

 

*Native American Judo is a member of the United States Judo Federation (USJF).

IGNITE THE WARRIOR WITHIN!

Native American Judo NOW offers Judo to Ages 6 to 60!!

Classes for Native American Ages 6-60

Soko Joshi Judo Club

1622 Castro St
San Francisco, CA

Saturdays 4-5:30 PM



 

Classes for Native American Ages 6-60

Zhi Dao Guan- The Taoist Center

3824 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA

Fridays 5-6 PM

 

Interested in classes near you?

The vision of Native American Judo is to offer Judo to those anywhere in the United States who may not have the opportunity to study Judo.

The Foundation is sponsoring and would like to continue to sponsor Judo programs across the country for Native American children or women, on or off reservations, who are interested. 

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Native American Judo and Self Defense Classes
 

Beginning 9/14/24, Judo classes are open to ages 6-60!

Join us and experience Judo! Families are encouraged to learn Judo together!

 

Note: The Foundation provides all expenses (uniform, tuition, and instructors) at no cost to participants.

About

About the Foundation

Native American Judo is a vision of Shihan Keiko Fukuda, 10th degree Grand Master, and Dr. Shelley Fernandez (Dr. Shelley), both dedicated Judo practitioners (Judokas). It was Shihan Fukuda's desire to teach Judo to girls and women regardless of socioeconomic status and especially to those who came from low income families. The two opened and operated the Soko Joshi Women's Judo Club in San Francisco in 1966 which is still open today. Shihan Keiko Fukuda was the last living student of Shihan Jigaro Kano who formulated Judo from the teachings of his jie jitsu instructor, Hachinosuke Fukuda (Shihan Keiko Fukuda's grandfather). 

After Shihan Fukuda's passing, Dr. Shelley has pursued the legacy of providing Judo to those who may not otherwise afford classes. Currently, the Foundation has sponsored fifteen Judo schools for girls in India. The Foundation provides mats, Judo uniforms (gis), tuition, and instructors for the classes to flourish. 

Keiko Fukuda and Shelley Fernandez

The Foundation also sponsors a successful Judo program with the Native American Children's Center in Oakland, CA (Sensei Dr. Alex Feng) and San Francisco, CA (Sensei Dianne S. Albright). It is a long-standing desire of Dr. Shelley to offer Judo to Native American students within the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond (both urban and reservation settings).

Dianne S. Albright, M.Ed., member of the Wiyot Tribe, has a Black Belt and has practiced Judo since 1986.

Nedra Darling, a member of the Prairie Potawatomie Tribe, is Board Member of the Foundation and supports the vision and legacy of Keiko Fukuda.

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The Grandmother of Judo

“Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful in Mind, Body, and Spirit.”

― Keiko Fukuda (Shihan Fukuda)

The Noe Valley Voice: October 2023 (Page 11)

Noe Valley Dojo

Letter of Endorsement by U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Letter from Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Books on the Life and Teachings of Keiko Fukuda

Keiko Fukuda

Keiko Fukuda

Oil on Canvas 36" x 48"
by Dr. Paposi-Jobb, Andor (Judo Sensei 8th Degree)

Permanently on exhibition at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio
 

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