Shin Gi Tai Coaches Abroad

Over the past two months, you would have noticed coaches missing from club training. This is is because we too enjoy competing and never stop learning and contributing to judo!

We are very pleased to share what we have been up to in announcing our Head Club Coach, Srdjan Sensei successfully passed his IJF A Referee Examination held recently in Dakar, Senegal! An incredible achievement, showing Srdjan Sensei’s commitment to officiating in our sport, obtaining refereeing’s highest qualification. We can’t overstate how big an achievement this is. Congratulations Srdj Sensei!

Competing in NZ’s national competition our Riley Phouphayly podiumed in his age and weight category in shiai, Paily Sensei & Sam Sensei became 3x

Goshin Jutsu no Kata champs, and Paily Sensei picked up a second gold as 2x Ju no Kata champion with his other kata partner Neisha Brooking Sensei. Sam refereed there as well.

And lastly International Honours with Jeremy Sensei competing at his first World Veterans Comp for Australia, coupled with managing the team and coaching support. Paily Sensei & Sam Sensei were NZ’s first ever Kata representatives, competing in their signature Goshin Jutsu no Kata. No bling for us this time, but some phenomenal experience taken! Sam refereed there as well.

Lastly, we would like to thank the club, our coaches, our supporters, our national federations, and our families for being there with us, cheering us on, supporting us and allowing us to do what we love in our sport of judo. We can’t do judo alone and we’re forever grateful.