

English Open 2026 (MIN, PCAD, VET, ADAP & VI)
April 25, 2026 - April 26, 2026
English Minors, Pre Cadets, Veterans, Adaptive and Visually Impaired Open 2026
Venue: Breckland Leisure Centre, Croxton Rd, Thetford IP24 1JD
Dates: 25th and 26th April 2026
Entry via form on this page.
Minors: (Technical restrictions apply)
Year of birth: 2014, 2015 or 2016
Minimum grade: 4th Mon or 5th Kyu
Contest duration: All contests will be 3 minute duration with 3 minute Golden Score followed by referee/judge decision.
Minor Male: -27kg, -30kg, -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, +50kg
Minor Female: -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, +52kg
Pre Cadets: (NO Armlocks and Strangles allowed)
Year of birth: 2012 or 2013
Minimum grade: 7th Mon or 4th Kyu
Contest duration: All contests will be 4 minute duration and unlimited Golden Score.
Pre-Cadet Male: -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, +73kg
Pre-Cadet Female: -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, +70kg
Veterans:
Minimum age: 30 years plus
Minimum grade: 3rd Kyu
Contest duration: Contest times will be 3 minutes with unlimited golden score for M1-M6 and F1-F6. M7/F7 and above, contest times are 2.5 minutes with 1 minute golden score.
Veteran Male: -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, +100kg
Veteran Female: -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg
Adaptive and Visually Impaired:
Minimum age: 14 years or above (on the day)
Min grade: 7th Mon or 4th Kyu
Adaptive Level: 1, 2 or 3
Visually Impaired: If you have any queries about your eligability to enter this section please email: adaptive@britishjudo.org.uk
Full event information can be found in the event outlines.
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
Entry can be made using the entry form below. If you have a group booking of 5 or more entries please email events@britishjudo.org.uk to make a group booking.
By entering and/or attending this event you agree to abide by all British Judo Association policies and codes of conduct. This includes but is not limited to:
• Transgender policy LINK
• Codes of conduct LINK
• Contest rules LINK
• Stoma bags: LINK
• Prosthetic limbs: LINK
You must contact the organisers and events@britishjudo.org.uk if you require any support at the event or have any questions regarding the above points.
Please note that failure to comply with these policies and codes of conduct may result in not being able to compete/attend this event, or removal from the event, and notification to the British Judo
International Entries: This event is open to all members of IJF recognised governing bodies. Please note for international entrants you must have a letter from your IJF recognised governing body confirming membership and grade for this event.
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