Total Records: 185
NZL Success At Commonwealth Games
(2026-08-03 08:01:21)
Sydnee Andrews (GIS WB) claimed gold in the +78kg category to win only NZ's second ever gold medal for Judo at a Commonwealth Games.
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Sydnee Andrews (GIS WB) claimed gold in the +78kg category to win only NZ's second ever gold medal for Judo at a Commonwealth Games.
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AIO Ju-No-Kata Success
(2026-07-28 08:42:06)
Congratulations to Reinna Yamazaki Lovell (KAI AK) and Alisa Vitaleevna Mengarriva (KAI KA) who were graded from green to blue belts for winning the gold medal in the Ju No Kata at the Auckland International with a score of 68%. Well Done.
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Congratulations to Reinna Yamazaki Lovell (KAI AK) and Alisa Vitaleevna Mengarriva (KAI KA) who were graded from green to blue belts for winning the gold medal in the Ju No Kata at the Auckland International with a score of 68%. Well Done.
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Dan Grading Success At AIO
(2026-07-28 08:57:28)
Vanessa Watson (WEL WN) was awarded her Shodan at the AIO after she secured her last 10 points from a Kata score of 70%.
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Vanessa Watson (WEL WN) was awarded her Shodan at the AIO after she secured her last 10 points from a Kata score of 70%.
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Liti and de Villiers named Ngā Pou Hāpai - our Flag bearer and Baton bearer for Glasgow 2026
(2026-08-03 08:01:45)
Weightlifter David Liti and Judo athlete Moira de Villiers (CJA CA) have been named The New Zealand Team Ngā Pou Hāpai (Flag bearer and Baton bearer) for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. de Villiers has been named Pou Hāpai - Wahine and will carry Te Kaunoti, New Zealand’s King's Baton, into the ceremony. The pair were formally announced by New Zealand Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery at a special gathering of athletes, partners, friends and whānau at New Zealand House in Glasgow. De Villiers said receiving the call from Avery was a special moment. “When I got the call it
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Weightlifter David Liti and Judo athlete Moira de Villiers (CJA CA) have been named The New Zealand Team Ngā Pou Hāpai (Flag bearer and Baton bearer) for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. de Villiers has been named Pou Hāpai - Wahine and will carry Te Kaunoti, New Zealand’s King's Baton, into the ceremony. The pair were formally announced by New Zealand Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery at a special gathering of athletes, partners, friends and whānau at New Zealand House in Glasgow. De Villiers said receiving the call from Avery was a special moment. “When I got the call it
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Craig Bartlett Appointed to Referee At Commonwealth Games
(2026-07-28 08:57:40)
JNZ is pleased to advise that our New Zealand referee Craig Bartlett (HOW AK) has been appointed to officiate at the Commonwealth Games to be held shortly in Glasgow.Craig is the only referee selected from the Oceania Judo Union and I sure we all wish him well for a successful performance at the Games.
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JNZ is pleased to advise that our New Zealand referee Craig Bartlett (HOW AK) has been appointed to officiate at the Commonwealth Games to be held shortly in Glasgow.Craig is the only referee selected from the Oceania Judo Union and I sure we all wish him well for a successful performance at the Games.
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NZOC The NZ Team Presence At AIO
(2026-07-28 08:42:22)
The NZOC "New Zealand Team" will have a presence at the Auckland International Open and will be promoting the NZ Commonwealth Games Team.
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The NZOC "New Zealand Team" will have a presence at the Auckland International Open and will be promoting the NZ Commonwealth Games Team.
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Sydney Cleared To Compete
(2026-07-24 08:53:03)
The NZOC have confirmed that Sydney Andrews (GIS WB) has been cleared to compete at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games having passed her medical assessment and returned to competition.
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The NZOC have confirmed that Sydney Andrews (GIS WB) has been cleared to compete at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games having passed her medical assessment and returned to competition.
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NZ Referees In Action
(2026-07-20 14:03:12)
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
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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
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Dan Grading For Arya
(2026-07-24 08:36:17)
Arya Zale (DEN AK) was recently presented her Shodan, achieved after meeting all requirements on 10 June.
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Arya Zale (DEN AK) was recently presented her Shodan, achieved after meeting all requirements on 10 June.
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JNZ Member Wins Silver At Japan Masters Judo Championships
(2026-07-24 08:38:06)
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).
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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).
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