Tawa Judo Club

https://www.judonz.org/news/alan-hoverd-award-for-excellence-in-kata

Congratulations to Ralph for receiving the Wellington Judo Association Alan Hoverd Trophy for Excellence in Kata.

A large contingent converged on the Academy for the National Technical Exam Weekend over the weekend.

Seven candidates from the Wellington Judo Association presented for grade. Seven passed.

Ralph Rogge of Tawa Judo Club - Sandan.
Alex Kim of Kapiti Judo Club - Nidan.
Will Rivett of Wellington Judo Academy - Nidan.
Finn Moriarty of Wellington Judo Academy - Shodan.
Malcolm Wilson of Wellington Judo Academy - Shodan.
Foppe De Vries of Nga Totara Dojo - Shodan.
Stuart Harvey of Nga Totara Dojo - Shodan.

More photos to come soon.

Ralph took part in the Judo New Zealand Nationals in Christchurch on 19th October where he presented two katas with partners from Budokan. Ralph and Colin won a bronze medal for their presentation of Ju-No Kata and a silver medal for Kime-No Kata with Carlton.

The kata competition was well attended this year with Kata growing in popularity with Judo players in New Zealand.

Ralph (Tawa) and Colin ( Budokan ) won Gold in presenting the Goshin Jutsu Kata at the 2025 Wellington Open in June.

Kata is becoming more popular worldwide and we encourage players to study this part of Judo, which will improve overall skills, experience, and understanding of the sport.

Hi all, hope you are having a good summer break.
Just a reminder that Tawa Judo starts training again on Thursday, 13 February, 5.30 p.m.
Looking forward to having everyone on the mat again soon🥋

See you then, Ralph, Liam and Fiona

Congratulations to Levi and Elijah for getting their gold and bronze medals at the 2024 Wellington Open🏅🥋

Upcoming competition on Kings birthday weekend 1-2 June.

Hi all,

Tawa Judo Club will begin Term 1 this Thursday 8th February at 5.30pm, looking forward to seeing everyone after the break!

Last weekend the 2023 Judo New Zealand National Championships were held in Porirua. The Tawa Judo Club team helped out with the setup and being Mat Stewards. Ralph was engaged as a Kata judge for Kodokan Goshin Jutsu and competed with Michael from Budokan Wellington in Katame No Kata where they won a Silver Medal.

Upcoming Judo NZ National Championships in Porirua

Ralph won first place in the Wellington Open Championships in Katame No Kata with Michael from Budokan Judo Club. The two were also awarded the Bill Slykerman Cup for Excellence in Kata. A great weekend!