Black History Month: Celebrating Great African American Judo Champions - Allen Coage

Black History Month: Celebrating Great African American Judo Champions - Allen Coage

Author: Fred Louis February 1, 2023 Duration: 1:38
Hello, Welcome to JUDO YA-YA, I AM your host FRED LOUIS, and I am also the Head Instructor at Zenbei Judo Team in Salt Lake City, Utah It's Black History Month: I am celebrating some of my African American Judo champions who I admired growing up as a kid. I would read the judo magazines back in the '70s and I would see guys like George Harris, Allen Coage, Robey Reed, Odell Terry, and others and I thought it was very cool to see black guy's doing judo too. They were my idols! I wanted to be l like them!  The first show I am going to do is about Allen Coage.  1. Do you know who Allen Coage is?  2. Did you know that he was the second American to win a Bronze Medal at the 1976 Olympic Games, in Montreal, Canada? 3. Did you know he was the first African American to win a medal in Judo at the 1976 Olympic Games? 4. Did you know after Allen Coage retired from Judo Competition he started a successful career in professional wrestling? He was known as Bad News Brown" Does that ring a bell?   It's a look into the United States Judo history and the contributions African Americans played in its development. 

Hosted by Fred Louis, JUDO YAYA-Zenbei Judo Team-Talking Grassroots Judo, Martial Sports digs into the human stories and foundational efforts that often go unseen in martial sports. This isn't a podcast focused on elite tournament highlights or professional rankings, though that history is respected. Instead, conversations and solo episodes turn toward the local dojo, the dedicated volunteer coach, and the everyday student finding their way. You'll hear from those individuals whose work forms the bedrock of judo communities, discussing the real challenges and triumphs of building a program from the ground up. The history of great American judo players is explored not just as a record of achievement, but as a collection of personal journeys that can inspire current practice. While judo is the central thread, other martial arts are woven into discussions for a broader perspective on discipline and community. The aim is to share practical information and reflections that resonate beyond the mat, connecting the principles of martial arts to daily life. This podcast lives in the categories of Society and Culture because, at its heart, it's about the people and the shared values that keep these traditions alive and growing. Tune in for authentic conversations that celebrate the grassroots spirit.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 9

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