tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post1654382907970676543..comments2024-03-26T04:43:26.948-07:00Comments on The Business/Judo of Life: Isao Wada: A Judo LifeDr. AnnMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-12422226150558033212021-11-06T12:24:25.171-07:002021-11-06T12:24:25.171-07:00I just stumbled across this looking for Judo frien...I just stumbled across this looking for Judo friends. Wada Sensei was one of a kind. The first time I walked into Gardena Dojo my coach asked if he could work out. It was Sie Kaneoka that asked me if I would like to help serve coffee. God rest her precious soul. I said I would rather practice if that was ok. And that was the beginning of one of the best times of my life. Wada Sensei always praised and helped me. He told me he was proud of me. My name is/was even on the Competitor of the Year trophy one year. One of my proudest accomplishments. Mine was the 1st female, Yes white girl if that matters. Wada Sensei knew I had pet rabbits and he would always bring carrot tops and garden greens for me to feed them. I really loved him. And I hate that anyone that has skin other than white has to live with the discrimination and automatic dislike or distrust they have to live with. I am white as a Lilly and when I went to Tenri, nobody told me to leave or tried to hurt me.. They made me feel welcome and I went back many times. I always thought Judo was a place where prejudice was left at the door. Women in general were looked down on. But men like Wada Sensei helped change that. But I know my experience was different. Hopefully not just because I am white. I wish I would see the day everyone is treated the same. The Man I spent 13 years with doing Judo and my precious love of 28 years were both Native American. Cherokee and Potawatamie. I ran a semi truck parking yard for at least 15 years and I only had 1 white man there. I choose not to perpetuate the hate and treat everyone the way I would like to be treated. I love you Ann Marie. And I share your love and respect for Wada Sensei. I'm glad I found this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-72309289375100165502011-03-14T14:43:38.421-07:002011-03-14T14:43:38.421-07:00Hos teachings are amazing, he really represents th...Hos teachings are amazing, he really represents the essence of Judo.viagra onlinehttp://www.iservepharmacy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-79116326301487385182008-08-08T00:28:00.000-07:002008-08-08T00:28:00.000-07:00Ryan -How could I possibly forget you? You threw m...Ryan -<BR/>How could I possibly forget you? You threw me with that seoi nage about a zillion times. That's why I had to armbar you - to get even.Dr. AnnMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741371839260099343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-48803090211168555862008-08-07T14:38:00.000-07:002008-08-07T14:38:00.000-07:00hello AnnMaria, excellent post. here is a good ph...hello AnnMaria, excellent post. here is a good photo of Sensei Wada and Ramon & Adrian Rivera.<BR/><BR/>http://www.heartjudo.com/SenseiIsaoWada.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-29718706759600956262008-08-07T00:29:00.000-07:002008-08-07T00:29:00.000-07:00This is Ryan Oba, an old Tenri person, though I'm ...This is Ryan Oba, an old Tenri person, though I'm not sure if you remember me. <BR/><BR/>It's nice to hear some of these names. I'm glad all is well with you. <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about Wada Sensei. <BR/><BR/>I was just thinking about, of all people, Blinky, a few days ago. He was always such a good guy, and the first to congratulate me when I came back from winning my Junior National Championship.<BR/><BR/>Whatever good graces were given to you and Blinky and Tony, you returned to folks like me a thousandfold. Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-19927904699346901912008-08-06T14:10:00.000-07:002008-08-06T14:10:00.000-07:00Hi, I am very sorry for your loss. Obviously he wa...Hi, I am very sorry for your loss. Obviously he was a great influence on you, he sounds like an amazing gentleman!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2192186541955038172.post-63435986903074792352008-08-06T02:25:00.000-07:002008-08-06T02:25:00.000-07:00Very sorry to here about the death of Sensei Wada....Very sorry to here about the death of Sensei Wada.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com