Schenectady woman earns seventh-degree black belt | The Daily Gazette
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Teri Takemori, 59, was awarded the seventh-degree black belt by the United States Judo Federation in June.
“Seventh degree is a big deal. It’s uncommon,” said Jason Morris, Takemori’s husband and co-founder of Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville.
Because of her continued dedication and involvement in the sport, Takemori said the promotion didn’t come as too much of a surprise. “They approved my promotion without a problem.”
The local promotion committee for the US Judo Federation selects one person each year to submit to the national governing body for a promotion, Takemori said. “She is as active as you can be in our sport, and that’s how she earned the current rank,” said Morris, who is an eighth-degree black belt and former U.S. Olympian.