JUDO NEW ZEALAND

(2024-11-21 08:32:53)
At the 2024 World Championships Kata in Las Vegas just last week, several entries hailed from Oceania, a fact which highlights the diversity of the discipline.Officials of the Oceania Judo Union said, “Our competitors delivered remarkable performances on day 2, showcasing the strength and skill within our region. Sam Manu (WN WAI) and Phouphayly Palilavong (WN UPP) represented New Zealand in the Goshin-Jutsu section, delivering a solid performance and achieving an impressive score of 436 points! Their performance was outstanding and a testament to their dedication.
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(2024-11-06 08:13:48)
Christine Robson (KOD AK) has just completed her IJF Undergraduate Diploma in Judo Management - with a High Distinction grade.
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(2024-11-21 08:33:01)
Judo has been confirmed as one of the sports to be included in a greatly reduced program for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow.
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(2024-11-06 08:14:02)
While NZ's best judoka battled it out at the Nationals in Rotorua, we also had the privilege of honoring our two 2024 Olympians.
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(2024-11-06 08:14:00)
Applications are now open for the 2024 Joseph Samuel Award award which will provide financial assistance to youth members endeavouring to advance their Judo development in ANY Judo associated field (eg Refereeing, Officiating, Coaching, Kata, competition). This award has been made possible by the generous donation from the family of Joseph Samuel and the members of the previously registered Te Atatu Judo Club. Jo was a long time coach at the Te Atatu Judo club, with a specific emphasis on developing youth through Judo. The award is for a sum of up to $1500. The bylaw regarding the award is attached, and contains the information
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(2024-10-22 08:52:46)
Following on from his recent successful performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Judo New Zealand referee Craig Bartlett (HOW AK) is now at the Junior World Championships in Dushanbe.
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(2024-10-23 08:30:01)
Judo in New Zealand is only possible through the efforts of our dedicated Club coaches. These valuable members of our community provide countless hours developing themselves so that they can then develop our members.
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(2024-10-07 15:23:41)
There was a good turnout for the Nage-no-Kata seminar and competition hosted by CA Area over the weekend of 24-25 August.
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(2024-10-03 08:55:23)
After a 4-year hiatus from this course, New Zealand had two participants this year attending the Kodokan Summer Kata Course, held at the spiritual home of Judo the Kodokan Judo Institute, Tokyo, Japan.
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(2024-09-16 08:28:22)
With the Paris Olympics about to get underway, here are a couple of links to NZ Judo related articles;
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