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A Good Year

Mark — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:02:30 +0000

2009 was a very big year for Fukuda Sensei, and for the film. In October the film crew traveled to Tokyo with her, where she attended the Kodokan All Japan Kata Tournament, as their honored guest. Keiko Fukuda, 9th dan, is the only woman sitting at the head table, along with the three living 10th dan men. It was a truly amazing experience for us to be able to document Fukuda Sensei’s first trip to Japan, in over 20 years.

One week after her return from Japan, November 8, 2009 Fukuda Sensei was honored again. Nine martial arts schools from the bay area, demonstrated judo, kung-fu, karate, capoeira, naginata and more! It was a festive event and helped to raise over $2,000 for the film! We are now looking to raise the rest of the funds, and finish the film in 2010.

Come Support “Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful” on Sunday, November 8

Mark — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:12:06 +0000

Please join us this Sunday, November 8th for fundraising event honoring 96-year old Keiko Fukudo, the subject of Flying Carp’s latest documentary Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful. This evemt will feature martial arts performances of Judo, Karate, Aikido, Kung Fu and more.

Event Specifics
Place: Mills College Gym, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA
Time:Sunday, November 8, 3-5PM

Welcome To Our New Website

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:57:13 +0000

We’re really excited about the launch of the new Flying Carp Productions website. Thanks for checking it out! As you’ll see it is a way to learn about the company, films, connect with us on Facebook, watch trailers, donate, receive updates, etc.

There are a lot of exciting things in motion for Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful. We are currently at work editing a new version of the trailer, and will post that here soon.

Thanks again for visiting and stay tuned…

Traveling to Japan

admin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:55:29 +0000

Later this week Yuriko is traveling to Japan to visit the Kodokan and discuss the film, conduct archival research, and meet with prospective funders.

Speaking of funds…we’re really grateful for a generous donation from the U.S. Judo Federation, which is sure to help with our upcoming shoot in July at the Summer Women’s Judo Camp.