Karen Hummer

Karen Hummer (born February 25, 1962), from Cranford, New Jersey, is a former competitor in Judo and a US National Champion.

Early life Hummer began judo as a child when her father was a judo instructor at the Judo and Karate Center in Cranford, New Jersey.

Career Prior to competing at the National Championship, Hummmer earned wins at various state tournaments including one held at Trenton State College. She trained out of New Jersey under judo instructor and two time U.S. Olympic Judo Team coach Yoshisada Yonezuka.

Hummer is believed to be the youngest national championship winner at the age in Judo history.