Welsh Judo Association

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Welsh Judo Association
Cymdeithas Judo Cymru (Welsh)
Welsh Judo Association logo.svg
Sport Judo
Jurisdiction National
AbbreviationWJA
Affiliation British Judo Association
HeadquartersThe National Judo Centre, Sport Wales National Centre
Location Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
CEO Ben Jefferys
CoachMichael Horley and Natalie Powell
Official website
www.welshjudo.com
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg

The Welsh Judo Association (WJA; Welsh : Cymdeithas Judo Cymru) is the governing body for the sport of judo in Wales founded in 1966 by Mr Alan Petherbridge MBE (https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/petherbridge-celebration-samurai-judo-club-swansea-13-oct-24/). [1] The WJA has 40 affiliated clubs and over 2000 members. [2] It is responsible for managing the Welsh Performance Squads the National Coach selects the Welsh national team to compete in international events. Double judo Olympic silver medallist Neil Adams is a former WJA National Coach. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Sport Wales National Centre, home of the Welsh Judo Association Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff - entrance.JPG
Sport Wales National Centre, home of the Welsh Judo Association

Marc Longhurst was the WJA Chair from 2021 to 2024, he was replaced by Chris Emsley . [7]

A purpose-built GBP 1.1m dojo opened at the Institute in October 2009 to house the WJA, allowing the full-time tutorage of promising athletes. [8] [9]

The Welsh Judo Association is based at the Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.[ citation needed ]

Notable judokas

Medal record
World Judo Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg Natalie Powell 2017

Natalie Powell was the first athlete from the National Judo Centre to qualify for the Olympic Games. Natalie Powell made it to the quarter-finals of the -78 kg women at Rio Olympics 2016. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Governing Bodies of Sport-Sports Council for Wales". Sport Wales Chwaraeon Cymru website. Sport Wales. 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  2. 1 2 "Latest version of the WJA Strategic Plan". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Archived from the original (Word) on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  3. ↑ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  4. ↑ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  5. ↑ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  6. ↑ "Raise Your Game - Lessons from the legends - Neil Adams". BBC Cymru Wales website. BBC Wales. 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  7. ↑ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  8. ↑ "Welsh Judo Association". Welsh Judo Association website. Welsh Judo Association. 2009. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  9. ↑ "WalesOnline:Sports:Sports News:Judo: Welsh judo throws itself into Games challenge". WalesOnline website. Media Wales. 30 October 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2010.
  10. ↑ "Natalie Powell Announces Retirement from Judo". British Judo Association. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.


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