A Good Year
2009 was a very big year for Fukuda Sensei, and for the film. In October the film crew traveled to Tokyo with her, where she attended the Kodokan All Japan Kata Tournament, as their honored guest. Keiko Fukuda, 9th dan, is the only woman sitting at the head table, along with the three living 10th dan men. It was a truly amazing experience for us to be able to document Fukuda Sensei’s first trip to Japan, in over 20 years.
One week after her return from Japan, November 8, 2009 Fukuda Sensei was honored again. Nine martial arts schools from the bay area, demonstrated judo, kung-fu, karate, capoeira, naginata and more! It was a festive event and helped to raise over $2,000 for the film! We are now looking to raise the rest of the funds, and finish the film in 2010.
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