Events
St. Davis’s Day, Eisteddfod – Samurai Olympic Judo Club, Wales – 1 Mar 26
samurai Olympic judo club Gwent Sporting club, Dyfed Avenue,, Townhill, Swansea, United KingdomCourse Title: St. Davis’s Day, Eisteddfod Date: 01/03/2026 Venue: Samurai Olympic Judo Club Times: 11:00 - 15:00 Organisers: Steven Withers, Paul Williams Course Content: For further information and pricing please contact sdwithers90@gmail.com This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course
FULL ENTRY – British Schools Championships 2026
FeaturedEIS Sheffield 200 Coleridge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United KingdomVenue: English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA Saturday 7th March 2026: Years 8 & 9, and Years 10 & 11 Sunday 8th March 2026: Years 6 & 7, and Years 12 & 13 and VI & Adaptive Judo. Categories: Academic years 6 and 7: born 1st Sept 2013 – 31st Aug 2015...
Kime-no-Kata – 7 Mar 26 – Bristol
Patchway Judo Club Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol7 Mar 26 - 13:00-16:30 at Patchway Judo Club, Patchway Youth Centre, Coniston Rd., Bristol BS34 5JR The course will give an insight into the Kime-no-kata. This is the kata required for 4th dan in the new BJA dan grade...
£15 – £25JudoScotland National Kyu and Dan & JudoScotland Veterans National 1st Kyu and Dan Grading – 8 Mar 26
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities 1 O'Donnell WayJoin us on Sunday 8th March 2026 for our first Dan Grade Grading event of 2026, featuring theory exams, competitive grading, and promotional line-ups for eligible judoka across all levels. Grading Timetable 9-10.45am Theory Exams 10.00-10.45am Competitive Check In 11.00am Formal Bow with theory awards and welcome Preliminary Contests Dan Grade Promotional Line Ups Book...
British Veterans Training Sessions 2026 – Walsall
Featured RecurringBritish Judo National Training Centre University of Wolverhampton (Walsall Campus), Gorway Road, Walsall, West Midlands, United KingdomDates/Times: Sundays 8th March ; 28th June ; 4th October ; 8th November 2026 - 10:00-13:30 Venue: British Judo National Training Centre, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BB Payment: £5 cash on day Organiser: Chris Doherty -...
£5BJA Nage-No-Kata – Palstone Park Recreation Ground – 8 Mar 26
Palstone Park Recreation Ground South Brent, Devon, United KingdomCourse Title: BJA Nage-No-Kata Venue: Palstone Park Recreation Ground, South Brent, Devon, Exeter Road, TQ10 9JP Tutors: Pete Whitfield - Kata Examiner Date: 8th March 2026 Session: 10:00 - 16:00 Cost: £25.00 Further information available from: Pete Whitfield | petewhitfield62@gmail.com | 07599 111815 Course Details: The aim of this course is to introduce players to...
£25Marketing Foundations: Funnels and Automation Made Simple – 11 Mar 26 – Webinar
FeaturedMS TeamsOverview: Effective marketing starts with strong foundations. This webinar, delivered in collaboration with NEST Management, will guide you through the essentials of building a marketing strategy that works for your club. We’ll cover how to create simple funnels to attract and convert leads, and introduce automation tools that save time while improving member engagement. You’ll...
FreeBJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course – 12 Mar 26 – Online Interactive Classroom
Zoom Online SessionBJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course Thursday 12th March 2026 – 18:00-21:00 – Online Interactive Classroom (via Zoom) Register here to be informed on future course dates We look forward to you joining us on the three-hour BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course. This will be blended learning experience online with interactive activities, you will...
£25 – £35BJA Level 1 Coaching Course – 14th & 15th March and 19th April 2026 – Cardiff – FULLY BOOKED
FeaturedWelsh National Judo Centre Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United KingdomThis course is now fully booked The BJA Level 1 award is the starting point for your coaching journey in judo. If you are new to coaching judo, have limited coaching knowledge or want to get more involved in your club, then this is the course for you. The course focuses on the ‘how to...
£125NHC Area Dan Gradings – Bedford 2026
Bedford Judo Club Bedford Academy Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, EnglandBooking in 10.30 – 11.00 Dates: 14th March 2026 13th June 2026 12th September 2026 5th December 2026 Bedford Judo Club Bedford Academy Mile Road Bedford MK42 9TR Contact: bedfordjudoclub1951@gmail.com or 01234 768601 for more information
Katame-No-Kata Level 1 & 2 Course – 14-15 Mar 26 – Winchester
The Warren Centre Andover Road, Micheldever Station, Winchester, Hampshire, United KingdomAll Attendees will receive Prior Learning and Revision material in their confirmation of acceptance emails. Continuous Assessment for level 1 which satisfies Competitive 2nd Dan Grading criteria (£15 assessment fee on the day) Special permission from the kata commission has been granted to assess someone straight to level 2 if they meet the standard which...
£55 – £70L3 – Hibari Kan Grand Prix
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities 1 O'Donnell WayVenue: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities, 1 O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ Categories: Age Band AA – Year Born 2016/2017/2018 (Players must be 8 years of age on day of event) Age Band ‘A’ – Year Born -2014/2015 Age Band ‘B’ – Year Born –2012/2013 Age Band ‘C’ – Year Born –2009/2010/2011 Seniors – 14+ Years...
£32L4 – BUCS
Walsall Campus Magdalene Road, Walsall, United KingdomVenue: University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD BUCS hosts an annual Judo Championships. The BUCS Judo Championships competition is divided into Dan, Kyu and Novice grades and splits across various weight categories. There is both an individual and a team competition. Usually, the Dan and Kyu Grades compete on Day 1, followed...
Judo Manager – Running a Competition (Theory and Practical Learning Course)
FeaturedBJA National Training Centre Walsall British Judo National Training Centre, University of Wolverhampton (Walsall Campus), Gorway Road, Walsall, Walsall, United KingdomMore information to come soon.
U8 – Northampton Under 8 Festival
Abington PDCVenue: Abington PDC, Sports Centre behind 72 Barry Road, Northampton, NN1 5JS All competitors MUST hold a current BJA, BJC or AJA license. NO LICENSE NO ENTRY! Players must have graded within the last 12 months. Novice competitors must have held a judo membership for no longer than 6 months prior to the event. Weigh...
U8/L1 – Jersey Inter-Club Championships & U8 Festival
Torakan Judo Club Communicare Centre, La Route des Quennevais, St Brelades, Jersey, United KingdomVenue: Torakan Judo Club, Communicare Centre, St. Brelade, Jersey Categories: A: Under 8's B: Boys - U27, U30, U34, U38, U42, U46, U50, U55, U60, U66, U73 & O73kg C: Girls - U28, U32, U36, U40, U44, U48, U52, U57, U63 & O63kg D: Men - U60, U66, U73, U81, U90, U100 & O100kg E:...
£5Technical Grading 1 & 2 – Swinton – 15 Mar 26
FeaturedSwinton Judo Club 87-189 Moorside Road, Swinton, United KingdomTechnical Grading Level 1 & 2 Location: Swinton Judo and Martial Arts Centre, 187 Moorside Rd, Swinton, Manchester M27 9LL Date: 15th March 2026 Times: 10:00 – 13:00 Technical Grading One ; 13:00 – 17:00 Technical Grading Two Cost: £20 for either course or £30 for both pay via BACS or Cash on the day Booking:...
£20 – £30Southern Area (Kent) Dan Gradings 2026 – Croydon
Croydon Judo Club 38 Morland Avenue, Croydon, United KingdomVenue: Croydon Judo Club, Sir Philip Game Centre, 38 Morland Avenue, Croydon CR0 6EA Dates: Sunday 15th March Sunday 20th September Sunday 29th November Time: 9:30 am booking in for all grades, male and female (for 10:00 am start) Grades: Suitable for Male and Female 1st KYU to 4th DAN grades...
Scottish Veterans Judo Session – 2026
EICA EICA, South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, NewbridgeMonthly Veteran Training Sessions All Veteran judoka are encouraged to come along to the monthly training sessions at the National Training Centre, the sessions provide a valuable opportunity to socialise and train with like-minded judoka. You must register before the session by booking onto the session via the JustGo membership portal. Sessions cost £5. If...
(FULL ENTRY) U8/L1 – Chester Judo Fun-Fight-Festival
Chester Judo Club Chester Judo Club, Housteads Drive, Hoole Lane ChesterVenue: Chester Judo Club, Housteads Drive, Hoole Lane, CH2 3DL. Categories: Girls and Boys 5-7 (90 seconds to show off their skills in randori practices) Girls 8-11 Red and Yellow belt (2 minute bouts) Boys 8-11 Red and Yellow belt (2 minute bouts) ENTRY NOW CLOSED - FULL ENTRY >>EVENT OUTLINES<<
£15L1 – Scottish Veteran Teams
CLOSED EVENT ! Venue: JudoScotland, South Platt Hill, Ratho, Newbridge, EH28 8AA 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 https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/what-we-do/policies/transgender-eligibility-and-participation-in-competition-policy/ Codes of conduct https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/membership-terms-conditions/ Contest rules https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/compete/organising-a-competition/contest-rules/ https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/roles-and-clubs/roles/referees/resources/ Stoma bags: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/participation-in-competition-with-stoma-bags/ Prosthetic limbs: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/participation-in-competition-with-prosthetic-limbs/ You must...
NHC Koshiki no kata course – 15 Mar 26 – Wokingham
Pinewood Judo Club Pinewood Leisure Centre Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, EnglandThe aim of this course is to introduce players to Koshiki-no-kata (Form of the antique things). This kata consists of 21 techniques delivered into a kata in order to preserve the historical source of judo. The set of forms is antique and were intended for "Kumi-uchi", the grappling of armoured warriors in the feudal ages....
£25L1 – Coventry Minimon For Boys and Girls
Venue: Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3FL This is a Level 1 Development event for players 6th mon or under with little competition experience. The aim is to provide an opportunity for players to experience competition in an enjoyable environment. This will be an open weight competition where players will be sorted into...
£20L3 – USIST (University of Sheffield International Student Tournament)
Goodwin Sports Centre Northumberland Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United KingdomVenue: Goodwin Sports Centre, Northumberland Road, Sheffield, S10 2TY Format: The competition will be fought by teams consisting of 4 men and 2 women. The team composition is as follows: Men: 1 x Under 73kg; 1 x Under 81kg; 1 x Under 90kg; 1 x Over 90kg. Women: 1 x Under 63kg; 1 x Over...
First Aid 4 Judo – Bromley – 21 Mar 26
Norman Park Community Sports Centre Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, United KingdomFirst Aid for Judo is a practical, judo-specific course covering the injuries and emergencies most likely to happen on the mat — from falls and fractures to concussion, choking and cardiac arrest. You’ll learn what to do, what not to do, and when to escalate, with clear, coach-friendly scenarios. BJA recognised, ideal for coaches, volunteers,...
£50National Rules Seminar – 21 Mar 26
FeaturedBritish Judo National Training Centre University of Wolverhampton (Walsall Campus), Gorway Road, Walsall, West Midlands, United KingdomBritish Judo are pleased to offer a Rules Seminar primarily for referees and coaches, it is mainly designed to disseminate the confirmed contest rules of 2026 and reinforce the key contest rules that are not changed. The British seminar will include international referees at the sharp end on international duty. Further to the IJF steer for the...
£20L3 – Samurai Senior and Masters Men Kyu Grade Open
Samurai Judo Club Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, EnglandVenue: Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DY **WEIGH IN TIMES** Section A: (Masters Green Belt & Under): 09:30 - 09:50am Section B: (Masters Blue & Brown Belt): 10:30-11:00am Section C: (Green Belt & Under) 12:00 - 12:30pm Section D: (Blue & Brown Belt) 2:00 - 2:30pm Players in the masters section may also...
£17U8/L1 – Peninsula Judo Spring Open and U8 Festival
Peninsula Judo Peninsula Judo, PLymstock School, Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth,Venue: Peninsula Judo, Plymstock School, Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9AZ Categories: Under 8 Festival 8-15 Years Orange Belt and Below - There will be NO weight categories. Judoka will be weighed and put into a pool of 4 maximum based on weight and grade. Categories will be single pools with all players receiving a...
L3 – Hampshire Closed Championships
Danebury School Danebury School, Roman Road, StockbridgeVenue: Danebury School, Roman Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6HA This is a closed event, for Hampshire registered players only Weight categories: U16 Girls: -28, -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, +63kgs U16 Boys: -30, -34, -38, -42, -46, -50, -55, -60, -66, +66kgs Senior Men 1st Kyu & Dan: ...
£25Club, Area and National C – Referee Module – 22 Mar 26 – Cardiff
Sports Wales National Centre Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff, United KingdomWelsh Judo In collaboration with the Midlands Area, are pleased to offer a refereeing module for Club, Area and National C Candidates. The current rule set following the new Olympic Cycle will be covered. Date / Time: 22nd March 2026 - 09:00-17:00 Bookings close: 18th March 2026. Please see below the minimum requirements. Club Referee:...
£20Midland Area Squad Training
Ryecroft Judo Club Beeston Community Centre West End, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, EnglandMinimum grade yellow belt Ages: Minors (2015, 2014), Pre-cadets (2013, 2012), Cadets (2011, 2010, 2009) Ryecroft JC, Beeston Youth and Community Centre, Robinet Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1GL 10.00am to 12.30 For further details contact info@bjamidlandarea.org
Kodokan Koshiki No Kata – 22 Mar 26 – Rochdale
Rochdale Judo Club Trafalger Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, EnglandThe aim of this course is to introduce players to Koshiki-No-Kata (Forms of Antiquity). This kata preserves the classical techniques of Judo as derived from Kito-Ryu Jujutsu and demonstrates the principles of balance, posture, and efficient movement, originally practiced in amour. Koshiki-No-Kata consists of two sets: Omote (Front Forms) Ura (Rear Forms) Together, these sets...
Safeguarding and Protecting Children for Young Volunteers (aged 13-15)- 26 Mar 26 – Middlesbrough
Teeside University Middlesbrough, Teeside, United KingdomDate / Times: 23 March 2026 - 16:00-19:00 Venue: Teesside University in Middlesbrough Cost: £5 This interactive workshop is designed specifically for young volunteers (aged 13 – 15) who are supporting sport and physical activity sessions. It provides a clear and practical introduction to safeguarding, helping young leaders understand their responsibilities, recognise signs of concern,...
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