28/08/2026
Waikato Bays Judo training at Henkada Sunday 6th September, see you down at the dojo
A top judo club, developing judo skills for people of all ages. Dojo located at Waikato Rugby Stadium, beside the practice ground.
Junior Boys and Girls training for ages 7-10 years on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6.00pm - 7.30 pm
Senior Boys and Girls training for ages 11-14 years on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Cadets, Junior Men and Women, Senior Men and Women training on Monday and Wednesday Nights 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Mat fee for trials: $15 (which will be deducted from the term fee once you are registered with us)
28/08/2026
Waikato Bays Judo training at Henkada Sunday 6th September, see you down at the dojo
When fun finds its way down at the dojo
Henkada has a tradition to invite visitors to share Tokui waza (得意技), favourite technique and tips. Teen Yuma from Hamilton’s sister city Saitama (Urawa) in Japan recently shared his Uchimata. Thank you Yuma for imparting your judo knowledge 🥋
Reminder tonight is drinks night at the dojo
Technique training- Aki sausage roll
26/08/2026
Congrats Rylah & Noa on your 5kyu grading tonight. Wonderful watching your judo skills develop. The practice and perseverance is paying off.
26/08/2026
Whakatane Fun day team event held Sunday 23rd August.
Light weight division: Harper won all 4 fights to get her team the gold. Jake won all 3 fights and his team got a silver.
Yasir won 1 and got caught in his 3rd with his team getting silver. Silas had bigger opponent's but came out with a win and his team got bronze. Ansar fought so well winning his 1st 2 fights and dominating in his 3rd, but got caught out in the end. Unfortunately his team didn’t place, however reaped the rewards at Judo on Monday.
Thanks Whakatane Judo Club for an awesome event and Bradley for the write up and heading over to coach the kids, legend.
14/08/2026
Final reminder for Waikato Bays training in Rotorua tomorrow. If you’re keen and need a ride, send us a message.
Last Wednesday of the month, drinks night at the dojo for Seniors following training. Not too late to grab you gi and come along. 🍺
26/07/2026
Action packed weekend at Auckland International Judo comp. Great to see the commitment from those starting out their competitive journey on the tatami through to the seasoned judoka who keep returning for more. Some wins, some losses and some lessons.
🥇Ockert - Senior Men -100kg
🥉Jahye - Junior Men -81kg
🥇🥈Quinn - Cadets, Junior Men -66kg
🥇🥈🥉Halina - Senior Women’s -78kg, +78kg, Open
🥉Mariah - Senior Girls
🥉Mahaylia - Junior Girls
🥉🥉Louisa Marie - Junior Girls & Open
🥉Ruby - Junior Girls
🥇Harper - Junior Girls
🥉Nate - Senior Boys
🥈Kohjan - Junior Boys
Spencer, Abrar, Ansar, Yasir, Silas, Hamish, Eva & Mckenzie gave it their best shot. Hold your head high, next time is another opportunity to put out there what you practice. 🥋
07/07/2026
Hot off the press. Waikato Bays 12-13 September. Sign up your entries down at the dojo
| Monday | 6pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 6pm - 9pm |