Highest Ranking Judo Woman 10th Dan Sensei Fukuda Keiko</h1> <article> <h1>Highest Ranking Judo Woman 10th Dan Sensei Fukuda Keiko</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:30:31 +0000</p> <p><strong>Highest Ranking Judo Woman 10th Dan Sensei Keiko Fukuda</strong></p> <p><script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /> <strong>Highest Ranking Judo Woman 10th Dan Sensei Fukuda Keiko</strong><br /> <strong>Congratulation to Fukuda sensei!</strong><br /> The news came out in early August, 2011. At 98 years old, Sensei Keiko Fukuda has been promoted to the highest degree in Judo. She is the only woman in the world ever to achieve this, and there are only three others alive in the world today with a 10th degree black belt. With Sensei Fukuda, there are now four. She was also the first woman to receive the 5th through 9th degrees. Until 1972, the 5th degree was the highest allowed for women. Sensei Fukuda devoted herself to judo for 77 years. She is such an inspirational figure for so many people, not just women. Once upon a time, it was not possible for a woman to be a judo instructor and also have a marriage. They had to choose either marriage or judo. Fukuda Sensei’s destiny was to marry judo. Seventy-seven years in the all-male judo world and the Kodokan school was a long journey.<br /> “Be gentle, be kind, and be beautiful, yet firm and strong both mentally and physically” has been her personal motto and for women’s judo<br /> Congratulations Fukuda Sensei!<br /> I blogged about her back in 2/4/2010, 2/10/2010 and photo of us in July 18th blog. Please take a look.<br /> <a href="http://www.kayokoyoshikai.com/"></a></p> <p><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O2hWr0WPe7o?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object><br /> <strong>http://www.sokojoshijudo.com/</strong><br /> <strong>www.kayokoyoshikai.com</strong></p> <p><script type="text/javascript"></p> <p> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-26301738-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);</p> <p> (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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Story is about how I taking up Judo changed my life forever and by joining volunteer work and meeting many people from networking my world opened up. This column is aimed for younger generation of Japanese women who are new to life in USA. I hope my story inspire, encourage and give some direction to them. And this 1988 old photo with sensei Keiko Fukuda who just got promoted to the highest ranking Judo 10th degree black belt woman in the world.<br /> <strong>www.Kayokoyoshikai.com</strong><a href="http://kayokoyoshikai.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/LHSDWoman616113.png"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>How To be 99 Years Old & Sing Like Mary Barton</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:05:31 +0000</p> <p><script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></p> <p><strong>How To be 99 Years Old & Sing Like Mary Barton </strong><br /> It was at the annual Memorial Day party that my friends Enid and David host every year. Mary Barton sang again, this time at 99 years old! Does singing in public stop aging? It seems to work for Mary. She also still sings at the Fuddruckers every Monday night in Chula Vista. Does being opinionated help to stay young? That seems to work for Mary too, who tells us her colorful life story without hesitance. Seems 99 years old is not such a big deal in developed country these days. Yet, how many 99-year-old do you know who can stand up straight and sing songs like Mary Barton? Mary told me the story of when she went to an interview for a drafting job at an architectural firm. They asked her to wear a skirt and high-heel shoes at the office. So she worked as a lady drafter for much of her life. That was once upon a time. She says she always wears high heels ever since, at home or out. Mary would not know how to do things any other way. That is her life style.<br /> I’d love to sing like Mary when I grow up to be 99 years old. Wouldn’t you?<br /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TNWAQV03axA?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><br /> <strong>www.Kayokoyoshikai.com</strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>Japan Earthquake Relief Garage Sale May 7th 2011</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Tue, 10 May 2011 21:40:40 +0000</p> <p><strong><a href="http://kayokoyoshikai.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/garagesale.jpg"></a><br /> Japan Earthquake Relief Garage Sale at the Kyocera America in San Diego</strong></p> <p>The massive earthquake and Tsunami hit Japan in March 11th 2011.<br /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zt-jW__z1lE?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><br /> <strong>www.Kayokoyoshikai.com</strong><br /> Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana (JSSDT) hosted the Japan Earthquake Relief Garage Sale at the Kyocera America in San Diego. It was a collaboration with many Japanese organizations and USA. We had a successful garage sale. We raised $16K. As a member of Fukuoka Club. We are very grateful to Kyocera America, sponsors, people who donated goods, many volunteers. And thank you so much to shoppers.</p> <p><a href="http://www.Fukuokaclub-sandiego.org/">Fukuokaclub-sandiego.org/</a><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></p> </article> <article> <h1>World Laughter Day In San Diego 2011</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:15:02 +0000</p> <p><strong><a href="http://kayokoyoshikai.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Yoga.jpg"></a></strong></p> <p><strong>World Laughter Day In San Diego 2011</strong><br /> <strong>Laughter Yoga</strong></p> <p><script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-0218294276645224"; /* 300x250, created 7/4/11 */ google_ad_slot = "7580970306"; google_ad_width = 300; google_ad_height = 250; // ]]></script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">// <![CDATA[</p> <p>// ]]></script></p> <p><strong>Today was World Laughter Day. Have you laughed today? How many times have you laughed? Do you remember? May be you have not laughed at all. I started Laughter Yoga by DVD in Japanese in February 2011. And just before big Earthquake Tsunami hit Japan. I was very fortunate to use this method during heavy news keep coming in day and day out. It sure lightened up my day from negative news. Laughter Yoga was created by Dr. Madan Kataria and his 4 friends in India in 1995 using deep breathing and laugh. This video has Dr. Kataria talk about how effective laughter yoga for healthier life. I highly recommend you to find the You tube video of Laughter Yoga and learn or join the Laughter Yoga group near you. Just laugh! It will change your day and your life. Guarantee! Don’t you think your day is worth full of laughter?<br /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bnJhvNKQS4w?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><br /> <strong>www.kayokoyoshikai.com</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.LaughterMatters.com">www.LaughterMatters.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.DrFunshine.com">www.DrFunshine.com</a><br /> <script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-0218294276645224"; /* 300x250, created 7/4/11 */ google_ad_slot = "7580970306"; google_ad_width = 300; google_ad_height = 250; // ]]></script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js">// <![CDATA[</p> <p>// ]]></script></p> </article> <article> <h1>“Hard Hearted Hannah” By Mary Barton 99th Birthday</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:12:49 +0000</p> <p><strong>“Hard Hearted Hannah” By Mary Barton 99th Birthday</strong><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /> Inspirational Mary Barton is 99 years old this year. She still sings every Monday night at the Fuddruckers in Chula Vista, San Diego. Mary is a dear friend of mine for several years. Even though I missed out on this celebration event I get to see her at the private gathering few times a year and she sings for us on Memorial Day party. I posted her video back in 2009 Sept. 23. <strong>Mary Sings Bill Bailey</strong>. She was 97 then. I am simply impressed by her powerful energy. Mary is healthy and has a strong Ki, Chi, Life Force energy to go around more than one night club sometimes. Her feisty and wild mindset keep her going and going. Go check her out at the Fuddruckers and make sure to say ” Hello Mary!”. You’ll find her very personable, gracious and very loving lady.<br /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mCSwf0dnWUs?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object><br /> <strong>www.kayokoyoshikai.com</strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>PROJECT HOPE- JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:47:38 +0000</p> <p><strong>PROJECT HOPE – JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF</strong><br /> Thank you for your support and prayers for the victims of the recent disaster in Japan.</p> <p><a href="http://kayokoyoshikai.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Lotus1.jpg.w560h3061.jpg"></a><br /> Happy Science USA’s charity,<br /> <strong>PROJECT H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Endlessly)</strong> is now acting to relief efforts for the Japan earthquake<br /> for a month from March 13th to April 12th.<br /> The donated amount will be sent to Japan and Happy Science Japan will use it for helping provide food, water, supplies, etc. to victims of the earthquake and tsunami and also other necessary and requested aid.</p> <p>On March 14, 2011: Happy Science Japan has organized aid stations (or disaster assistance centers) at Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture, Kooriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture, Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture, and Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture. Each station consists of volunteers, doctors, nurses and medical assistance personnel. The Happy Science Emergency Operations Center in Tokyo is gathering information from the above stations to evaluate community needs and deliver necessary supplies to the shelters.</p> <p>How can I make a donation?<br /> Go Online: <strong><strong><a href="http://www.providereliefandhope.org">www.providereliefandhope.org</a></strong></strong> and in the next page, select Japan 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami Relief on the top and click To Donate. Please make your donation by credit card and the receipt will be sent to your email address once the donation is completed.</p> <p>If you prefer to make donation by your personal check, please make your check payable to “Happy Science USA” and send it to Happy Science in Los Angeles at<br /> 1590 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. We will forward your checks to our head offices in NY and they will make the wire transfer to Japan. </p> <p>Thank you very much for your help and support.</p> <p>If you have any question, please don’t hesitate to contact me.</p> <p>Keiko Hoshino<br /> Happy Science Los Angeles<br /> 1590 E. Del Mar Blvd.<br /> Pasadena, CA 91106<br /> TEL(626)395-7775 FAX(626)395-7776<br /> la@happy-science.org<br /> www.happyscience-la.org</p> <p><a href="http://kayokoyoshikai.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Lotus1.jpg.w560h3061.jpg"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Anza Borrego Desert State Park Palm Canyon Trail</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:11:06 +0000</p> <p><strong>Anza Borrego Desert State Park Palm Canyon Trail</strong><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></p> <p><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/atBC0ld10m0?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object><br /> <strong><a href="http://www.kayokoyoshikai.com">www.kayokoyoshikai.com</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Palm Canyon Oasis Trail in Winter</strong><br /> The Anza-Borrego desert is a nice place to visit in winter season, especially after a few rains. Endless flat desert full of cactus and rocky mountains are beautiful. One winter weekend my friend and I went there to hike the Palm Canyon Oasis Trail. It was a quiet day and only a few people were there to hike. Some part of the trail requires good balance and coordination. Climbing big rocks one after another to get to the other side could be a challenging task. Yet, it is well worth the challenge when you get to the soothing sound of a waterfall next to palm trees. This is the Palm Canyon Oasis. What a perfect place to take a break and have a lunch. It was a three-hour hike including lunch and video taking for us. I recommend good hiking boots, and a pair of gloves could be handy to grip rocks. Take a jacket, camera, and plenty of water. Oh, don’t forget a delicious lunch too! </p> </article> <article> <h1>Orienteering Thinking Sport Champion Mindset # Three</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:52:07 +0000</p> <p><strong>Orienteering Thinking Sport Champion Mindset # Three</strong><br /> <strong>Champion Mindset Aapo Summanen</strong><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></p> <p><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EWrmEQygEV4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object><br /> <strong>www.kayokoyoshikai.com</strong><br /> <a href="http://http://www.SanDiegoOrienteering.org">http://www.SanDiegoOrienteering.org</a><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></p> <p><a href="www.http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/tplclick?lid=41000000027444613&pubid=21000000000387131 "></p> </article> <article> <h1>Orienteering Thinking Sport Champion Mindset # Two</h1> <p>kyyoyo — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:47:34 +0000</p> <p><strong>Orienteering Thinking Sport Champion Mindset # Two</strong><br /> <strong>Champion Mindset AApo Summanen</strong></p> <p><script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FoyjkhX-F5A?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param></object><br /> <strong>www.kayokoyoshikai.com</strong><br /> <strong><a href="http://www.SanDiegoOrienteering.org">www.SanDiegoOrienteering.org</a></strong></p> <p><script type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></p> </article> </main></body></html>