Penalties play a major part in judo, and contestants are punished in different ways, ranging from a koka for small offences to an ippon for the most serious. |
Howey, who trains with Dartford Judokwai Club, lost to yuko from Roberge, and although she managed a koka she could not find a winning move before time elapsed. |
The master instructor, Koka Fukushima, gave various demonstrations of this ancient craft that has been perfected through centuries by following set rules. |