Kaizen Kai Term 1 2026
Our first full session back is Tuesday 2 February. There are 10 sessions, with the term ending on Tuesday 2 April.
Fees are $120.00 a term. This can be paid into the account:
KODOMO DOJO INCORPORATED
12-3046-0061320-00
Please use your child's first name as the reference.
A little about us as Judo coaches
Meghan Robson has been involved in Judo since 2010. She holds the grade of Nidan (2 Dan). Meghan has been an international competitive player, representing New Zealand as a member of the New Zealand Judo team for 6 years. Meghan holds a Level 2 Club Coach certificate.
Christine Robson started Judo in 2014 as an adult player. She is currently a 1 kyu (brown belt). Christine holds a Level 2 Club Coach certificate, and has a specific interest in kata.
Nick Robson started Judo in 2012. He switched competitive sports from Judo to Football and gained coaching experience with Forrest Hill Westlake. Nick is currently a 2 kyu (blue belt).
James Robson started Judo in 2014 as an adult player. He has a background in martial arts, specifically kung fu. James is currently a 2 kyu (blue belt).
The duration of each judo class is one hour. We follow the teaching and grading syllabus of Judo NZ. The Senior session is focused on kata development, and specific waza in preparation for 3kyu to 1 kyu grading.
Safety is always our first priority and we plan accordingly with the activities and techniques taught in each session. Judo is a contact sport and injuries may occur, which is why we ask parents to complete an enrolment form and provide us with contact details.
Players will be registered with Judo NZ for an annual fee of $91.00.
Our Philosophy
The club Kaizen Kai follows the philosophies of the founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano. These are fundamentals in the training environment:
Mutual Benefit: Jita-Kyoei (自他共栄) - (Mutual Welfare and Benefit, where partners help each other improve through constructive feedback during club sessions and Randori (free practice). Kano defined this as: "Prosperity and help for oneself and others." This is the social application of Judo. Kano believed that the individual cannot be happy or successful unless the society around them is also healthy. In the dojo, this means you are responsible for your partner’s safety and progress. Without a partner, you cannot learn; therefore, your partner’s growth is just as important as your own. If you help your partner get better, they become a better challenge for you, and you both improve together.
Maximum Efficiency with Minimum Effort: Seiryoku-Zenyo (精力善用). Kano described this as the best possible use of mind and body. He taught that whatever the objective, you must apply your energy in the most effective way.
Incremental Progress: Emphasis is placed on the "process" of the throw rather than just the "outcome," encouraging students to value the subtle adjustments in grip, balance-breaking (Kuzushi), and entry (Tsukuri).
Judo is the way to the highest or most efficient use of both physical and mental energy. By training in attack and defence, you refine your body and soul and help you instil the essence of Judo into your very being. In this way, you are able to perfect yourself and contribute something of value to the world. This is the final goal of Judo discipline."