Timetable Announced for Female Fighter’s Festival
February 24, 2026
We are excited to announce the timetable for this weekend’s upcoming Female Fighter’s Festival, featuring one of our best coaching lineups to date!
Now in its fourth year, the Female Fighters Festival celebrates and promotes the growing participation of women and girls in judo — providing a platform for judoka of all ages and experience levels to learn, train, connect and be inspired.
From grassroots beginners to seasoned competitors, this inclusive event is open to all grades and welcomes participants aged 8 years and over. Whether you’re stepping on the mat for the first time or seeking fresh inspiration to elevate your training, the Festival offers an energising weekend of judo-focused activity.
The Festival’s schedule combines expert coaching with fun, empowering challenges:
Masterclasses led by experienced coaches
Technical sessions focusing on judo fundamentals and advanced techniques
Cross-training activities such as wrestling
Cool-down and recovery sessions to support body and mind
Event Timetable:
SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026
| 09:30-10:00 | Registration | N/A |
| 10:00-10:15 | Introduction | Rowena Birch |
| 10:15-12:15 | Masterclass | Sally Conway + Megan Fletcher |
| 12:15-13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00-14:00 | Wrestling | Simar Randhawa |
| 14:00-14:15 | Break | |
| 14:15-16:15 | Masterclass | Chloe Cowen |
| 16:15-16:30 | Cool Down/ Stretching | |
| SUNDAY 1ST MARCH 2026 | ||
| 09:30-10:00 | Registration | |
| 10:00-10:15 | Introduction | Joyce Heron |
| 10:15-12:15 | Masterclass | Nekoda Davies |
| 12:15-12:30 | Lunch | |
| 12:30-13:30 | Activity | TBC |
| 13:30-14:15 | Break | |
| 14:15-16:15 | Masterclass | Emma Reid |
| 16:15-16:30 | Cool Down/ Stretching | |
There is still time to join us! Grab your ticket and jump on the tatami to learn from some of our most inspiring female athletes.
