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Storycorps Releases Interview with Three US Judo Stars
Thank you to USA Judo who worked in conjunction with the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum in coordinating the Storycorps Interview with...
Carrie Lloyd
Mar 9, 20211 min read
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'It Might Have Never Been, If not for One Women asking "Why Not?"' Thank you Noel Plaugher
Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi - An American Samurai - a two-part series published in Black Belt Magazine - a heartfelt thank you to Noel Plaugher...
Carrie Lloyd
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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Yungwirth Judo Academy to Hold First Virtual Book Tour of Get Up & Fight - December 30th
Please join us Wednesday, December 30th at 7:00 pm EST for the first book tour virtual held by Yungwirth Judo Academy out of Morresville,...
Carrie Lloyd
Dec 21, 20201 min read
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"Everyone Has a Purpose in Life, But Not Everyone is Blessed to Discover What It Is" - Kym Hampton
Kym Hampton legendary WNBA megastar, model, actress, motivational speaker and also something you may not know about her an amazingly,...
Carrie Lloyd
Dec 12, 20202 min read
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The Beginning of My Judo Family ~That Lasts a Lifetime ~Thank you for the Journey
In the news today, the International Judo Federation released another great read titled "Women's Worlds: Happy Anniversary" which...
Carrie Lloyd
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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40th Anniversary of the 1WWJC Kicked off today
Thank you to the panelists and the IJF for an amazing start to our celebration of the First Women's World Judo Championships. They did a...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 28, 20202 min read
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Wow check out this video by the IJF promoting the 40th Anniversary 1WWJC This Weekend
It has been a pleasure having the opportunity to work with the International Judo Federation these past weeks. Absolutely fantastic, we...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 25, 20201 min read
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Margherita De Cal, I was taught to never cry, In 1980 I did cry it was a special moment
First, I apologize there has been a lot in the news leading up to our 40th Anniversary of the 1WWJC and It has been a special run in...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 24, 20202 min read
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"To Honor the Life in Which Men and Women Demonstrate Leadership for the Same Rights in Sports"
Yesterday, we received a letter written in Japanese from a Senior Sensei at Matsumae Judo Juku located in Tokyo, Japan. His purpose was...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 20, 20202 min read
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Jocelyn Triadou: Gold Medalist 1WWJC, Legend & A True Fighting Spirit
Recently released article by Nicolas Messner with the IJF, Jocelyn Triadou, The Rage to Win is another do not miss read. Jocelyn Triadou...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 15, 20202 min read
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Rusty had the Strength, Soul & Spirit That Inspired US To Do & Make The 1WWJC a Success
Wow, what another amazing article by Nicolas Messner with the IJF - Peter Perazio: Pushing Fatigue to Dream Bigger. Peter was one of...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 12, 20201 min read
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Jean Kanokogi Daughter Of Rusty Published in Madrid, Gracias Almundena Lopez
Thank you to Alumundena Lopez for publishing this amazing article about Jean released in Madrid, Spain yesterday. Wow, I am truly in awe...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 11, 20201 min read
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Super Excited to Share Project Rusty Approved as Minority Women Business Enterprise Today!
I am totally excited to share the news officially today we were approved as a MWBE - Minority Women Business Enterprise!!! I started the...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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Jane Bridge - Gold Medalist First World Judo Champion & Best technique award in her words
Each and every article I read by Nicolas Messner just grows the love for Nico. He has a truly natural ability to capture the spirit of...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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"I want you to know your mother is Part of us all" - Judoka from original FWWJC celebrating 40th
As promised, I wanted to start sharing some of the stories forwarded to us that is keeping us energized as we finish up the final edits,...
Carrie Lloyd
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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Please join us ~40th Anniversary ~ First Women's World Judo Championships November 28th & 29th
So excited to announce the official link was just released for the 40th Anniversary celebration of the First Women's World Judo...
Carrie Lloyd
Oct 30, 20201 min read
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Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi Way Anniversary
Today is the first Anniversary of the co naming of West 17th and Surf Avenue as Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi Way. On this day a year ago, is...
Carrie Lloyd
Oct 27, 20201 min read
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Round II "The Rise of Judo with my Mother, Rusty Kanokogi"
Thank you for joining us for Jean Kanokogi's presentation at the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum yesterday. Wow, the responses and...
Carrie Lloyd
Oct 25, 20202 min read
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"The Rise of Judo with My Mother, Rusty Kanokogi" Thank you for Joining us Tomorrow at 4 pm EST
Thank you for joining us virtual tomorrow at 4pm eastern standard time for Jean Kanokogi's presentation at the US Olympic and Paralympic...
Carrie Lloyd
Oct 23, 20201 min read
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First Anniversary Celebration of Rusty Kanokogi Way - November 7th at 1:00 pm
Please join us for the first anniversary celebration of Rusty Kanokogi Way the co naming of 17th and Surf Avenue in Coney Island,...
Carrie Lloyd
Oct 22, 20201 min read
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