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
Management Committee
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Christine holds the role of Development Director 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.
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.
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
MauriciA 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.