Upcoming events
This calendar is regularly updated with Judo events across Auckland such as training workshops and competitions. For events hosted in other parts of New Zealand, please visit Judo New Zealand.
National Technical Weekend
Details are as follows: -
Venue - Judokwai North Harbour, 68 Hillside Road, Glenfield
When - Saturday November 22nd, 2024 for National Technical Examinations at 10.00 a. m.
(Dojo will open at 9.30 a.m. to enable prompt start), and
Sunday November 23rd, 2024 for Kata Examinations from 10:00 a. m.
(Dojo will open at 9:00 a.m. to enable candidates to practice before the Examination starts)
Who - Applicants seeking a Dan Grading for 1st Dan upwards, especially those who are seeking promotion to 4th Dan and above as this will be their only opportunity this year. (Please note that applicants are required to arrange their own Uke.).Dan application form attached.
Kind regards,
Jim McPhee
Grading Director
North Island Championships
KATA COMPETITION**
**subject to availability of judges and entry numbers
Start time will be 7:30 am running until all katas are performed. Please ensure tori and uke are onsite at 7:00 am. Mixed gender competition is permitted in Kata competition.
Individuals may only enter once as Tori and twice as Uke in any one Kata.
NZ Dan Examination Points for Kata will be awarded in accordance with Teaching & Grading Syllabus. An individual may only claim one lot of examination points for any one Kata in accordance with Teaching & Grading Syllabus.
Eligible Kata:
Nage no Kata
Katame no Kata
Kime no Kata
Goshin Jutsu
Ju no Kata
Auckland International Open 2024
ALI LEAT
14 APRIL 1985 – 3 FEBRUARY 2014
The 2024 Auckland International Open is in memory of a very much-loved member of the New Zealand and International Judo Family - Alister (Ali) Leat.
Ali passed away 10 years ago in February 2014 when he was 28 years old. At the time, Ali was ranked top 30 in the world and was building up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Many times New Zealand Champion and loved son of Irene and Martin, brother to Mars, Matthew, Mason, and Adrian, Ali was a mechatronic engineer, a massively talented and hard-working athlete, a very capable coach, and loved by so many.
Tragically, he took his own life - we will never know exactly why, but what we do know is that the mental pressure on top-level athletes is extreme. As well as remembering Ali’s passing 10 years ago - those who loved Ali also wanted to use this event to draw attention to Mental Health issues and also to bring visibility to mental health resources and pathways that exist to support our community (whether it be athletes; their supporting coaches, clubs, and families; or others who wish to be there for them).
The 2024 Auckland International Open celebrates Ali’s life and contribution to the judo community in New Zealand, across the world, and all those who cared for him - but the event also draws attention to the fact that Mental Health is a real issue for many and there are avenues for help.
Ali’s family and friends wish all athletes, clubs, coaches, and families a successful and happy event that honours Ali’s sporting spirit and memory.
Nippon Competition
Nippon Judo Schools Grassroots Competition
Sunday 16 June 2024
Forrest Hill School
Session One : Juniors - Weigh in 8.00 to 8.30 am
6, 7 and 8 years old on 16 June
9 and 10 years old on 16 June. (same weigh in time)
Session Two : Pre-Cadets - Weigh in 11.00 to 11.30 am
11 and 12 years old on 16 June
13 and 14 years old on 16 June
Session Three : Cadets - Weigh In : 12:30 to 13:00 pm
15, 16 and 17 year old
No upper grade limit
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 Pre-Entry
$30.00 Late entries and entries on the day
ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 14 June 2024
Entry Fee paid into account 06-0273-0243585-00
Medals 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Note: No upper grade limit. Organisers will have the right to combine groups to make for a fair, challenging competition.
Inquiries: bosjudo@hotmail.com
Master Class with Julien
Julien the IJF Judo Nomad is finally coming to New Zealand. All Auckland and WBOP Judoka, please join Julien on Sunday 26th May @ Judokwai. For Judoka & Coaches 13y/o+, this will be an amazing Masterclass, a chance to learn from the best.
AJA Coaches Workshop
Join us at the beautiful Waitangi Treaty Grounds for a first ever coaches get together. The first ever coaches' meeting of this nature in the AJA, to the best of the Presidents knowledge of being in the AJA for almost 24 years.
For further details contact Johan on bosjudo@hotmail.com
Grassroots Competition - Kodomo Dojo and Nippon Judo hosting.
Grassroots Competition
Forrest Hill School Hall
Entry Details to follow
