Total Records: 165
Seeing Double
(2025-12-04 09:22:13)
At the 2025 National Championships twin brothers Sean and Kieran Masuda-Morgan (WEL WN) achieved a rare “Double" - both winning a gold medal in the Cadet and Junior U73 weight categories respectively. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time in NZ Judo history that this has occurred, There have been a number of siblings achieving similar results, but never twins.
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At the 2025 National Championships twin brothers Sean and Kieran Masuda-Morgan (WEL WN) achieved a rare “Double" - both winning a gold medal in the Cadet and Junior U73 weight categories respectively. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time in NZ Judo history that this has occurred, There have been a number of siblings achieving similar results, but never twins.
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Women In Judo - Sydness Andrews
(2025-11-06 09:16:31)
Sydnee Andrews (GIS WB) is currently New Zealand's highest ranking athlete on the IJF ranking list.
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Sydnee Andrews (GIS WB) is currently New Zealand's highest ranking athlete on the IJF ranking list.
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New Dan Grades
(2025-10-29 12:45:55)
Awarded at the recent NZ Championships, Judo NZ has three newly minted Dan grades.Dana Love -Estocapio (WCC NW) achieved the requirements for Nidan, while Kieran Masuda-Morgan (WEL WN), and Ralph Murray (MET WB) met the criteria for Shodan.
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Awarded at the recent NZ Championships, Judo NZ has three newly minted Dan grades.Dana Love -Estocapio (WCC NW) achieved the requirements for Nidan, while Kieran Masuda-Morgan (WEL WN), and Ralph Murray (MET WB) met the criteria for Shodan.
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Budokan Celebrates 70 Years
(2025-11-03 11:06:51)
Budokan (BUD WN) recently celebrated their 70th anniversary with a function in Wellington, attended by approximately members and former members.
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Budokan (BUD WN) recently celebrated their 70th anniversary with a function in Wellington, attended by approximately members and former members.
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Women In Judo - Moira de Villiers
(2025-10-28 17:11:25)
Moira began her Judo career in South Africa before emigrating to NZ in her early teens.
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Moira began her Judo career in South Africa before emigrating to NZ in her early teens.
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Walliss Takes Silver At Pan-American Open
(2025-10-23 09:47:28)
Noah Walliss (BIG AK) fought his way to a Silver medal in the -90kg division of the Pan-American Open held in Lima recently.
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Noah Walliss (BIG AK) fought his way to a Silver medal in the -90kg division of the Pan-American Open held in Lima recently.
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Women In Judo - Darcina Manuel
(2025-10-21 09:45:17)
Darcina Manuel (GIS WB) represented NZL at the 2016 Olympics and 2014 Commonwealth Games where she achieved a bronze medal.
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Darcina Manuel (GIS WB) represented NZL at the 2016 Olympics and 2014 Commonwealth Games where she achieved a bronze medal.
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Celebrating Women In Judo - Mabel Salmon
(2025-10-09 13:30:18)
The third in the series of JNZ Women In Judo to be celebrated is Mabel Salmon (WAI WN).Mabel is a long serving volunteer member who has been involved in a number of roles at Area and National level. She has been actively supporting the running of JNZ events for a number of decades as a tournament controller and national Trophy Steward.Attached is a very brief overview of some of her key achievements.
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The third in the series of JNZ Women In Judo to be celebrated is Mabel Salmon (WAI WN).Mabel is a long serving volunteer member who has been involved in a number of roles at Area and National level. She has been actively supporting the running of JNZ events for a number of decades as a tournament controller and national Trophy Steward.Attached is a very brief overview of some of her key achievements.
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2025 OJU Kodokan Kata Seminar Report
(2025-10-21 09:17:22)
The recent OJU Kodokan Kata Seminar held in Christchurch provided a comprehensive and enriching experiencefor all participants, bringing together judoka from across the region for an in-depth study ofKodokan kata.
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The recent OJU Kodokan Kata Seminar held in Christchurch provided a comprehensive and enriching experiencefor all participants, bringing together judoka from across the region for an in-depth study ofKodokan kata.
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2025 Jo Samuel Award
(2025-10-17 12:41:29)
JNZ is requesting applications for the 2025 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).
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JNZ is requesting applications for the 2025 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).
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