Some changes in JNZ Commission structure and responsibilities have recently been approved by the JNZ Board. These changes were introduced to allow for review of the Club Coaching Education programs delivered by JNZ.

Attached is some initial information regarding some of the initiatives being worked on by the Club Support Commission, under the banner "ABC - Assisting Better Coaching". More information will be communicated as progress is made.

Rick Littlewood (UNI AK) recently took part in the All Japan High Grade Shiai held at the Kodokan. Rick reports an entry of 1450 5th Dan and above requiring the use of 2 floors at the Kodokan in addition to the main dojo!

Rick advises that he swiftly dealt with his opponent, and encourages more JNZ members to enter next year.

The NZL Team completed a good OJU tournament with 31 medals (10 Gold, 9 Silver, and 12 Bronze). This total includes the teams event where the NZL Women won gold and the Men bronze.

Congratulations to all the athletes and coaching / management team.

NZL results attached (a full results list will be published in the Results section once provided by the event organisers);

A very successful National Training Camp was recently held in Wanganui, with over 90 on the mat for a weekend of randori.

Congratulations to the event organisers, WAN NW, the team of people who helped out over the weekend, and all the participants.