Welsh Judo Association
The Welsh Judo Association is the Governing [bodies of sports in Wales|governing body] for the sport of judo in Wales founded in 1966 by Mr Alan Petherbridge MBE. The WJA has 40 affiliated clubs and over 2000 members. It is responsible for managing the Welsh Performance Squads the National Coach selects the Welsh national team to compete in international events. Double judo Olympic silver medallist Neil Adams is a former WJA National Coach.
Image:Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff - entrance.JPG|thumb|left|Sport [Wales National Centre], home of the Welsh Judo Association
Marc Longhurst was the WJA Chair from 2021 to 2024, he was replaced by Chris Emsley.
A purpose-built GBP 1.1m dojo opened at the Institute in October 2009 to house the WJA, allowing the full-time tutorage of promising athletes.
The Welsh Judo Association is based at the Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.