A judo club that started over fifty years ago and now trains in two places, Howick and St Heliers. It was founded by Ivan Willis, a sixth dan judoka who also holds black belts in aikido and karate. The club was taken over by Lawrie Crooke in 2005, and by Lester Harris in 2019. All instructors hold coaching certificates from Judo New Zealand.
Training in Howick is held at the Howick Recreation Centre on Pakuranga Road, and St Heliers sessions are held at the Barfoot and Thompson Stadium on Kohimarama Road. Members can train at either site. The club's principal, Lester Harris, is the contact for enquiries about joining.
The club is based at 563 Pakuranga Road in Highland Park. Our pick in Highland Park for a child or adult who wants to learn judo with an established club.