Auckland International Open
Competition
Auckland
Christine ROBSON
2026-07-25
2026-07-15
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Dan Grading For Arya
Arya Zale (DEN AK) was recently presented her Shodan, achieved after meeting all requirements on 10 June....read more...
NZ Referees In Action
On 20-21 June, Diane Limbrey (WEL WN) and Craig Bartlett (HOW AK) joined 36 other referees across 5 tatami at the Berlin Junior European Cup that had 459 judoka taking part from 38 countries.New Zealand’s Hayden Brosius (JNH AK) was our sole competitor. He drew a Hungarian first up, who proved too strong with Hayden losing after 3 minute 50 seconds by ippon.Diane then moved onto Prague for their Senior European Open on 27-28 June, as it hosted 412 judoka from 38 countries, joining 26 fellow referees across three mats. She had the honour of being selected to referee the under...read more...
JNZ Member Wins Silver At Japan Masters Judo Championships
Al Green (KOD AK) has returned from Tokyo after a month training at the Kodokan where - aside from the daily Randori in the main Dojo - he continued to develop his knowledge of Ju no Kata, being tutored by renown experts Umezu Sensei (9th Dan) & Takebuchi Sensei (8th Dan)....read more...
