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Aug 2024
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Fukuda Sensei: Strong and Gentle (Advanc...

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Do you practice martial arts? Andrew Devis and Megan Nollet tell about the philosophy behind the art of judo and share the amazing story of a woman who practiced and taught judo well into her 90’s.

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