Judo New Zealand

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Judo New Zealand
Sport Judo
Jurisdiction New Zealand
AbbreviationJNZ
Founded1952 (1952)
Affiliation IJF
Regional affiliation OJU
Headquarters New Zealand
PresidentDerek Maggs
Men's coachJason King
Women's coachEsthe Reedy-Velloza
Official website
judonz.org
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Judo New Zealand (JNZ) is the National Sporting Organisation recognised by the New Zealand Sports Commission for the sport of judo in New Zealand. [1]

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History

The body was founded in Auckland in 1952.

Structure

The national body has eight state member associations.

The main tournament they organise is the annual New Zealand National Judo Championships.

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References

  1. "New Zealand". Oceania Judo Union. 7 August 2014.