Schenectady woman earns seventh-degree black belt
Schenectady woman earns seventh-degree black belt | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS By | Shares0 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...