Donna C. Turk
| Sport | |
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| Country | United States |
| Sport | Judo, 6th dan Sambo |
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Donna C. Turk, 6th dan, is an American judoka, best known for having won the Indiana State Judo Champion in 48 kilos for 6 years.[1] Donna took bronze medal 1981 National Judo Championships 48 kilo and bronze medal at 1981 Judo US Open 48 kilo. She also won the silver medal in the 97-pound category at the 1983 USA Pan American Sambo championships.[2]
Judo career
Turk began her judo training in Indianapolis in 1973. About six years later, she founded the USJA judo club at the community center in Indianapolis's Krannert Park. From 1981 until 1983, she was a member of the USA National Women's Team.[3] Turk served as one of the coaches for the USA Women's International Team during the 1987 Pan American Games.[4] The United States Judo Association promoted her to the black belt rank of Rokudan (6th dan) on 14 July 2017.[5]
References
- ^ "Judo champ turns down camp chance". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, IN. 10 February 1982. p. 10. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
- ^ "AAU Sombo Championships Conducted". Black Belt. 22 (10): 116–118. October 1984.
- ^ "Hoosiers boost new sport". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, IN. 14 August 1983. p. 67. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
- ^ "Coaching Staff". Bowling Green Judo Club. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
- ^ "Promotions: Recent High Dan Promotions". United States Judo Association. Retrieved 19 August 2017.