Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo

Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo starts slowly but ends with a Judo kick. Rena had to disguise herself as a man to play the sport she loved. She had to move to Japan to be accepted as a Judo master. Only then could she return to New York and turn the man’s sport into an Olympic sport for women. Kudos to......more

What an inspiring read about a woman who followed her passion for judo throughout her whole life, opening doors for women in traditionally male-dominated sports! Beautiful, colorful illustrations bring Rena “Rusty” and her judo moves to life.......more