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Updated : February 8, 2010
Updated : February 8, 2010
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Rena (Rusty) Kanokogi
1935 - 2009
We mourn the passing of Rusty Kanokogi.
So much can be said of the woman who was such a force in the sport of judo. She had a great, adventurous spirit, a great sense of humor and seemingly unending energy.
She never backed down from a fight she thought was worth fighting and never gave up, on the mat or off.
She was a pioneer in the world of womens judo. In a battle for equality that began in 1959, Rusty single-handedly brought women's judo to the World Championships and then to the Olympics. She was consulted by advocates of other women's sports for advice. Because of her, womens soccer, tae kwondo, weight lifting and wrestling have been added to the Olympic Games.
Her belief in equality was part of her everyday life. Everyone in our club was an equal, no matter where you were from or what your beliefs.She had a vision for the future. In that future, every child has the chance to be a champion. She believed in giving to the future of Judo, she was a strong advocate for the children of Judo. She gave funding so children, no matter their background, have a chance if they have the drive.
She was a great coach, a great referee, and a great advocate for judo.
She was my Sensei, but more than anything, she was like a mother to me.
Parnel Legros
So much can be said of the woman who was such a force in the sport of judo. She had a great, adventurous spirit, a great sense of humor and seemingly unending energy.
She never backed down from a fight she thought was worth fighting and never gave up, on the mat or off.
She was a pioneer in the world of womens judo. In a battle for equality that began in 1959, Rusty single-handedly brought women's judo to the World Championships and then to the Olympics. She was consulted by advocates of other women's sports for advice. Because of her, womens soccer, tae kwondo, weight lifting and wrestling have been added to the Olympic Games.
Her belief in equality was part of her everyday life. Everyone in our club was an equal, no matter where you were from or what your beliefs.She had a vision for the future. In that future, every child has the chance to be a champion. She believed in giving to the future of Judo, she was a strong advocate for the children of Judo. She gave funding so children, no matter their background, have a chance if they have the drive.
She was a great coach, a great referee, and a great advocate for judo.
She was my Sensei, but more than anything, she was like a mother to me.
Parnel Legros
Classes at Legrosports, Inc. are taught by PARNEL LEGROS, former Olympian, Owner and Coach of Legrosports, Inc. (Starrett & Westchester, New York), United States Olympic Committee and United States Judo Federation’s 1998 Coach of the Year. Coach Legros is also the 2001 recipient of the coveted Sloan Public Service award for excellence in teaching. His Judo School at Starrett City is a product of the NYC public school system and the Office of Community Relations. Coach Legros has produced some of the nation’s top athletes, with students ranked among the top 3 in the U.S. for almost a decade. His students include World Championship Team members and Olympic alternates. Whether your goal is to become physically fit, learn self defense or to represent the United States at the Olympic Games, Coach Legros can help you meet your goals.
THE FIRST TOURNAMENT IN THE ZEBRA TOUR IS COMPLETE:
A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS GO OUT TO THE FOLLOWING ATHLETES WHO PLACED FIRST IN THE QUALIFIED SENIOR ELITE DIVISIONS AND EACH WON A $250.00 CASH PRIZE.
FEMALE 52KG.: KATELYN BOUYSSOU- MAYO QUANCHI JUDO CLUB, WEST WARWICK, RI
FEMALE 57KG.: HANA CARMICHAEL- PEDRO'S JUDO CLUB, WAKEFIELD, MA.
FEMALE 63KG.: SARAH BLACK- JASON MORRIS JUDO CLUB, AUBURN, NY
FEMALE 70KG.: ANNE-MARIE PETERSON- JUDO KAS JONQUIERO, QUEBEC, CANADA
MALE 60KG.: NICK KOSSER- JASON MORRIS JUDO CLUB, AUBURN, NY
MALE 66KG.: MICHAEL FORTIN-DEMERS- BOUCHERVILLE JUDO CLUB, QUEBEC, CANADA
MALE 73KG.: NICK DELPOPOLO- PEDRO'S JUDO CLUB, WAKEFIELD, MA.
MALE 81KG.: TRAVIS STEVENS- PEDRO'S JUDO CLUB, WAKEFIELD, MA.
MALE 90KG.: GUILLAUME CAVALLI- SHIDOKAN JUDO CLUB, QUEBEC, CANADA
MALE 100KG.: KYLE VASHKULAT- JASON MORRIS JUDO CLUB, AUBURN, NY
MALE 100+KG.: BARRY JACKMAN- LEGROSPORTS JUDO, BROOKLYN, NY
A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS GO OUT TO THE FOLLOWING ATHLETES WHO PLACED FIRST IN THE QUALIFIED SENIOR ELITE DIVISIONS AND EACH WON A $250.00 CASH PRIZE.
FEMALE 52KG.: KATELYN BOUYSSOU- MAYO QUANCHI JUDO CLUB, WEST WARWICK, RI
FEMALE 57KG.: HANA CARMICHAEL- PEDRO'S JUDO CLUB, WAKEFIELD, MA.
FEMALE 63KG.: SARAH BLACK- JASON MORRIS JUDO CLUB, AUBURN, NY
FEMALE 70KG.: ANNE-MARIE PETERSON- JUDO KAS JONQUIERO, QUEBEC, CANADA
MALE 60KG.: NICK KOSSER- JASON MORRIS JUDO CLUB, AUBURN, NY
MALE 66KG.: MICHAEL FORTIN-DEMERS- BOUCHERVILLE JUDO CLUB, QUEBEC, CANADA
MALE 73KG.: NICK DELPOPOLO- PEDRO'S JUDO CLUB, WAKEFIELD, MA.
MALE 81KG.: TRAVIS STEVENS- PEDRO'S JUDO CLUB, WAKEFIELD, MA.
MALE 90KG.: GUILLAUME CAVALLI- SHIDOKAN JUDO CLUB, QUEBEC, CANADA
MALE 100KG.: KYLE VASHKULAT- JASON MORRIS JUDO CLUB, AUBURN, NY
MALE 100+KG.: BARRY JACKMAN- LEGROSPORTS JUDO, BROOKLYN, NY
THE NEXT LEG OF THE ZEBRA TOUR TAKES PLACE FEBRUARY 13TH
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