Ep. 59: Yawara Quits Judo After Wedding Match Against Kristin Adams in Canada
Aired on February 18, 1991
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Jody hosts a parade in Canada for Yawara, the world judo champion, attended by Jody's students. A practice match occurs at Jody's wedding against Kristin Adams, Canada's new hope who withdrew from the 72kg World Cup division due to injury. Yawara struggles before securing a final ippon, though her heart is absent. Fujiko encounters an enormous woman at a jazz dancing club, hoping she becomes the fifth recruit. Meanwhile, Jigoro's gold medal stories bore his friends and neighbors. At the airport, Yawara tearfully announces her decision to quit judo, deeply upsetting Jody.
Episodes
- Ep. 55 · Recap two features the world's top judoka and Kojiro's arrival as a potential coach
- Ep. 56 · Yawara Announces Her Intention to Quit Judo Amidst Media Chaos and Rival Offers
- Ep. 57 · Fujiko-san's Decision
- Ep. 58 · Yawara attends Jody's wedding in Canada while Fujiko struggles to recruit judo club members.
- Ep. 59 · Yawara Quits Judo After Wedding Match Against Kristin Adams in Canada
- Ep. 60 · Sayuri Joins Judo Club While Yawara Considers Quitting
- Ep. 61 · The Extreme Training Program Menu!
- Ep. 62 · Mitsuba novices face elimination match while hoping Yawara arrives to save them
- Ep. 63 · Sayuri escapes a hold while Fujiko uses ballet skills to defeat opponents