(2026-02-27 12:54:29)
Nominations for the 2026 Jim McPhee Award is now open. read more...
Alan Hoverd Award for Excellence in Kata
(2026-02-20 11:50:20)
Ralph Rogge (TAW WN), senior coach at the Tawa Judo club, was presented with the "Wellington Judo Association Inc. Alan Hoverd Trophy for Excellence in Kata" by Area Director Carlton Ruffell and Alan Hoverd. read more...
2026 Commonwealth Games Judo Schedule
(2026-02-20 14:20:05)
The 2026 Commonwealth Games is fast approaching and Judo is included as one of only 10 sports at this year's event to be hosted by Glasgow. read more...
Women In Judo Karen Parker
(2026-02-20 11:51:31)
Karen Parker (KAP WN) has been involved with Judo in the Wellington Area for over 50 years. read more...
JNZ Memebr Attends Kodokan Kan Geiko
(2026-02-27 12:55:11)
Al Green (KOD AK) has returned to NZ from Tokyo after attending the Kodokan Kan-Geiko (Mid-Winter Training) 2026.The practice was run for 10 consecutive days Jan 7th to Jan 16th in the early morning from 6am to 8am. The traditional training dates back to the Kodokan’s earliest days (140 odd years).The rigorous practice is held in the coldest part of the winter and at dawn and is aimed to build mental and physical discipline, resilience and focus through the intense early-morning sessions lasting several hours.Overcoming harsh conditions forges strong character and embodies the Judo principles of Jita-Kyoei (mutual benefit) and Seiryoku read more...
Women In Judo - Tracy Angus
(2026-02-10 10:31:18)
Tracy Angus (nee Down) was a member of the successful NZL Team at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and also successful in gaining a 5th place at the 1982 World Championships. read more...
Team Name for Commonwealth Games Judo Team
(2026-02-20 11:51:02)
With the 2026 Commonwealth Games looming, the JNZ Board of Directors are asking members to suggest a suitable name for our Judo team. read more...
Women In Judo - Justine Bishop
(2026-01-19 16:34:24)
Justine Bishop (NJC AK) was a multiple National Champion and Oceania medalist. read more...
Women In Judo - Diane Limbrey
(2025-12-09 10:27:03)
Former Oceania Open medalist,and club coach, Diane Limbrey (WEL WN) 4th Dan is best known for her long standing service in refereeing at all levels. read more...
NZL Referee At Recent Hong Kong Open
(2025-12-22 15:19:13)
Diane Limbrey (WEL WN) was recently flying the NZL flag amongst the refereeing team at the recent Hong Kong Open. read more...