All Things Japanese with John Ota
Join John Ota, architectural writer, designer, historic preservationist on a journey to explore all things Japanese! This podcast was created to provide information and connect with Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre members and the public during the Spring and Summer of 2021 to provide hope, information and entertainment during the lock-down months.
All Things Japanese with John Ota
#8: Judo - Olympic Special!
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John Ota
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Season 1
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Episode 8
Episode 8: The 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games is here and we are excited! John Ota sits down with architect and judo sensei, Ken Fukushima to talk about judo, from the sport's philosophy to its introduction to the Olympic Games in 1964 when Japan hosted the Olympic Games for the first time. Ken also talks through the rising stars in the field this year including the first Olympian from the JCCC, Shady El Nahas.
Check out Judo competition information: https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/judo/event-schedule-men-100-kg.htm
Did you know JCCC offers eight martial arts programs? https://jccc.on.ca/programs/martial-arts