Close contact: A judoka anthology

Date of Publication

4-2026

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in Literature major in Creative Writing

Subject Categories

Creative Writing | Fiction

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Literature, Department of

Thesis Advisor

Ma. Jemimah R. Uy

Defense Panel Member

Mary Harmony I. Guevarra
Johannah Mari B. Felicilda

Abstract (English)

Close Contact: A Judoka Anthology is a short story anthology that explores the stories of female judoka athletes from various universities. All of whom are tied by different experiences in a sport where seniority and masculinity are valued more. Eleanor Lopez, Isla Peña, Nari Lee, and Natasha Lopez not only have to fight for the sport, but also in their daily lives, which can be derailed by moral dilemmas that test their mental tenacity. The anthology is built on the aspect of feminist theory called “physical feminism,” which stems from the disciplines of combat sports and martial arts. The anthology will dismantle the romanticized image of student-athletes at the collegiate level and explore how sports can be perceived as the root of all evil for some—it is only a matter of letting free will take its course towards a better or a jaded path. The four stories will focus on different college athletes at universities that participate in collegiate tournaments. These will be told from a first-person perspective, tapping into the psychological effects of what can drive an athlete to desperation while dealing with their own personal lives. The intricacies and nuances of seeking belongingness, of feminism, body dysmorphia, patriarchy, and double standards that are imposed on women in combat sports are given emphasis. The anthology draws inspiration from real events based on the author’s experiences.

Keywords: Judo, Fiction, College Sports, Feminist Theory

Abstract Format

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Abstract (Filipino)

Ang Close Contact: A Judoka Anthology ay isang koleksyon na mayroong apat na kuwento na isinasaad ang mga paghihirap ng mga babaeng judoka na galing sa iba’t ibang unibersidad sa Pilipinas. Ang mga karakter sa koleksyon na ito na sila Eleanor Lopez, Isla Peña, Nari Lee, at Natasha Santiago ay may mga iba’t ibang karanasan sa loob ng komunidad ng judo kung saan mas mahalaga ang pataasan ng tungkulin at pagkalalaki. Ang mga pangunahing karakter ay hindi lang pinaglalaban ang kanilang kakayahan bilang mga judoka, hinaharap din nila ang kanilang mga problema na magiging pagsubok sa kanilang mga moral at integridad. Ang antolohiya na ito ay bunga ng isang aspeto sa teorya ng peminismo na ang tawag ay “pisikal na peminismo” na sinusuri ang disiplina ng iba’t ibang uri ng sining ng pakikipaglaban. Ang antolohiya na ito ay hihimayin ang romantisadong imahe at reputasyon ng mga mag-aaral na atleta sa kolehiyo. Sa mga kuwentong ito, kikilatisin din kung paano magiging bunga ng masama ang pagiging atleta para sa iba o kung mas pipiliin nilang ipaglaban ang kanilang katotohanan at integridad. Ang mga kuwentong ito ay nasa pananaw ng unang panauhan na isinasaad ang mga sikolohikal na epekto sa kanila at paano ito nakakaapekto sa kanilang personal na nga buhay. Sa koleksyon na ito, binibigyang-diin ang pagkakaroon ng pakikisama, peminismo, body dysmorphia, patriyarka, at ang dobleng pamantayan na ipinapataw sa mga kababaihan na judoka. Naging inspirasyon ng antolohiya ang mga totoong pangyayari na naranasan ng may-akda.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Short stories, Philippine (English); Judo for women

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4-14-2026

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