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Supporting Whangarei Athletes to Compete at the World Jiu Jitsu Championships

$1,009 of $35,000 goal
Given by 20 generous donors in around 3 months

Supporting Whangarei Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes to compete at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Whangarei, Northland

We are a team of dedicated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes from Whangarei, New Zealand, working towards a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete at the Jiu Jitsu World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, this September.

Our team trains year-round with discipline, respect, and commitment — balancing work, family, and training while representing our community on the mats. Competing on the world stage is not just about medals; it’s about personal growth, resilience, and showing what a small but determined community can achieve.

The cost of international competition is significant, and this fundraiser will help cover flights, accommodation, competition entry fees, and essential team gear. Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to representing Whangarei and New Zealand at the highest level of our sport.

Any funds raised beyond our minimum travel costs will go directly back into training opportunities and development for our athletes, including future competitions and youth pathways.

Thank you for supporting our journey to Tokyo. Your generosity helps turn years of hard work into an unforgettable experience and allows our athletes to proudly represent our community on the world stage.

Use of funds

Funds will be used for flights, accommodation, competition entry fees, team uniforms, and training costs for the World Championships in Tokyo.

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We took one of the biggest teams in Northlands History to the first tournament of the year.  23 February 2026

We smashed it.

We had some serious hiccups for our first tournament.

Half of the team was competing while sick.

Most of us had to go up weight classes, belt ranks, or down age groups to find the matches we wanted for experience.

BUT everyone medalled and we got some great datat to work on for the next competition.

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Latest donations

Michelle
Michelle on 22 Mar 2026
$10
Michele J
Michele J on 19 Mar 2026
Go Team McCluggage! And everyone else 🙌💞
$50
James Cherrie

Thank you Michele

James Cherrie
Cassie
Cassie on 19 Mar 2026
For my nephew Gabriel x
$50
James Cherrie

Let's go Gabe! 💪🏻

James Cherrie
Hereaka whanau
Hereaka whanau on 19 Mar 2026
$50
James Cherrie

Thank you

James Cherrie
Kenz
Kenz on 19 Mar 2026
Shot McCluggys!! Best of luck with all the fundraising, fam!!
$25
James Cherrie

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

James Cherrie

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This campaign started on 2 Jan 2026 and ends on 2 Sep 2026.