Dan Grade Promotions – August 2026
September 17, 2026
Earning a Dan grade is a cherished milestone for every judoka. It represents years of dedication, relentless effort, and unwavering commitment to the art of judo — a truly remarkable achievement worthy of celebration. Congratulations to all who made it to the next step in August 2026.
| Name | Club | Area | Date of Promotion | Type of Promotion |
| To 1st Dan | ||||
| Victor Manoel Pavanelli Lira | Micklefield Judo Club | NHC | 3rd August 2026 | IJFC |
| Mani Moniri Oujagh | No Club Stated | Other | 17th August 2026 | IJFC |
| Richard Marsh | Carnegie Judo Club | Judo Scotland | 18th July 2026 | P |
| Timothy Farrington | North Birmingham Judo Club | Midlands | 11th August 2026 | TC |
| Lewis Yates | No Club Stated | Judo Scotland | 14th June 2026 | E |
| Omar Amaidia | The Judo Factory | London | 14th June 2026 | E |
| Neal Woodford | Neyland Judo Club | NHC | 11th July 2026 | P |
| Adam Irwin | Wokingham Judo Club | NHC | 1st August 2026 | P |
| Idris Phillips-Fry | University of East Anglia Judo Club | Eastern | 18th May 2025 | E |
| Lola Everard-Dring | Ippon Judo London | London | 14th June 2026 | P |
| Rufay Marin | Garioch Judo Club | Judo Scotland | 3rd May 2026 | P |
| Christopher Rayner | Ivybridge Judo Club | Western | 20th August 2026 | P |
| Samuel McAllister | Pro City | Judo Scotland | 20th May 2026 | P |
| Tiye Bucknall | Stewart Judo Academy | Midlands | 16th August 2026 | P |
| Yurii Loktionov | Tonbridge Judo Club | Southern | 4th July 2026 | P |
| Lukian Pavuk | Tonbridge Judo Club | Southern | 28th June 2026 | P |
| Fergus Wilson | Edinburgh Judo | Judo Scotland | 19th July 2026 | E |
| Scott Troy | Glasgow University Judo Club | Judo Scotland | 14th June 2026 | E |
| Caitlin Allan | Strathkelvin Judo Club | Judo Scotland | 30th July 2026 | P |
| To 2nd Dan | ||||
| Neil Harrison | North Birmingham Judo Club | Midlands | 10th August 2026 | TC |
| Rebecca Bradley | Clyde Judo | Judo Scotland | 19th July 2026 | P |
| Robert Vozar | No Club Stated | Northern Ireland | 4th June 2026 | E |
| Daniel Ravenall | Ford Judo Club | NHC | 6th July 2026 | P |
| Kierran Moors | Elgin Judo Club | Judo Scotland | 5th August 2026 | P |
| Riaz Mehraban | Hosaka Kwai Judo Club | Northwest | 4th August 2026 | T |
| To 3rd Dan | ||||
| Asher Price | Pinewood Judo Club | NHC | 18th July 2026 | P |
| To 4th Dan | ||||
| Richard Bannister | St Albans Judo Club | NHC | 1st August 2026 | T |
| Ben Almond | Moberley Judo Club | London | 31st July 2026 | T |
| To 5th Dan | ||||
| Jonathan Sieloff | Medway Park Judo Club | Southern | 22nd August 2026 | T |
| To 7th Dan | ||||
| Patrick Byrne | Lancaster University Judo Club | Northwest | 3rd March 2026 | IJFP |
| George Jack | High Wycombe Judo Centre | NHC | 3rd March 2026 | IJFP |
| David Quinn | United Judo (Bexley) | Southern | 3rd March 2026 | IJFP |
| Legend | ||||
| E Examination (line up) | ||||
| P Accumulation of 100 points | ||||
| T Technical | ||||
| TC Technical conversion | ||||
| EC Competitive conversion | ||||
| IJFC IJF Conversion | ||||
| IJFP IJF Promotion | ||||
| BOD Board of Directors |
