MEET THE AUCKLAND JUDO ASSOCIATION TEAM

Auckland Judo is responsible for governing and promoting Judo in the Auckland and Northland regions.

  • Andy Hata

    Andy Hata

    Executive Officer

    President

    Andy holds the role of AJA president. He is also a registered member of Denjo Judo.

  • Christine Robson

    Christine Robson

    Executive Officer

    Secretary

    Christine is AJA’s secretary and a coach at Kaizen Kai Judo. Christine also looks after the Media for AJA.

  • Gavan Brunton

    Gavan Brunton

    Executive Officer

    Treasurer

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

  • Judd Hallas

    Judd Hallas

    Management Committee

    Referee Director

    As a 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.

  • David Milne

    David Milne

    Management Committee

    Kata and Grading 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

    Mauricio Kimura

    Management Committee

    Sponsorship and Funding Director

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

  • Lucy Brunton

    Lucy Brunton

    Management Committee

    Website Development

    Lucy manages the website development for Auckland Judo. She is also a member of Nippon Judo.