Auckland Judo Association Management Committee 2024

JOHAN bOSHOFF
executive officer

PRESiDENT

Johan holds the role of AJA president. Johan is the Head Coach and Owner of Nippon Judo Schools.

Judd Hallas
Management Committee

referee director

As Referee Director, Judd is responsible for overseeing the development of referees and providing referees for Auckland run competitions. Judd is one of the head coaches of Three Kings Judo.

Christine Robson 

Website DEVELOPMENT

Christine manages the website development for Auckland Judo. Christine is a founding member and coach at Kodomo Dojo.

Lester Harris
Executive Officer

SECRETARY

Lester is AJA’s secretary. Lester is Head Coach and Owner of Howick and St Heliers Judo Acdemy.

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Rob Levy 
Management Committee

Grading Director 

Rob has held this position for over 3 years. His role is to maintain and manage the grading standards in Auckland at 1kyu and higher grades. Rob runs the Auckland Squad which is for the development of competitive judoka from cadet to master’s level. Rob is the Head Coach of University Judo. 

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David Milne 
Management Committee

Kata Director

David’s role is to develop kata in the Auckland area, and to develop opportunities for masters (veterans) in the Auckland Area. David is a registered member of Nippon Judo

Mauricio Kimura
Management Committee

Sponsorship and Funding Director

Kimura is responsible for sourcing funding and sponsorship opportunities in AJA.

Gavan Brunton 
Executive Officer

Treasurer 

Gavan’s role is to maintain AJA financial records. Gavan is a registered member of Nippon Judo. 

Meghan Robson 
Management Committee

PuBLIC RELATIONS and SOcial media oFFICER

Meghan’s role is to develop and promote Judo in Auckland through the media. Meghan is a founding member and Head Coach of Kodomo Dojo. 

Simon GreenHILL
Management Committee

Event organiser

Simon is responsible for organizing the Auckland International Open and other area competitions run in AJA. Simon is the owner and Head Coach at North Shore Judo.