15 Jul 2017 10:55
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KISS rockstar Gene Simmons gets honorary Black belt from Jason Morris
29 Mar 2018 09:45
JudoHeroes
While attending the Gene Simmons New York Vault Experience this week, the internationally renowned, Jason Morris Judo Center owners, Teri Takemori (IJF "A" Ref) and four time Olympian, Jason Morris presented Gene Simmons of the rock band, Kiss with an honorary Black Belt.
Simmons is touring many cities and a few international spots with his Vault Experience and came to New York the same weekend as the NY Open where Jason was coaching at the New York Athletic Club making it perfect timing for the two legends to meet.
Simmons was a gracious host to his New York fans by greeting them in the line outside the venue. During the meet and greet, Gene showed Jason some Judo performing Ippon seoi-nage and osoto-gari on him. Morris then presented Gene with the promotion and the duo had some laughs while Jason put the belt on Gene. Gene also impressively spoke a little Japanese to Teri Takemori. Along with the promotion which included an embroidered Black Belt and personalized certificate, Jason gave Gene personalized JMJC sweat tops for him and his wife Shannon Tweed.
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