First Aid - 2 Mar 25 - Bromley, Kent
2025-03-02 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Norman Park Community Sports Centre, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EG, United Kingdom
Email info@nma-training.co.uk to book your place

St. Davis’s Day, Eisteddfod - Samurai Olympic Judo Club, Wales - 2 Mar 25
2025-03-02 12:00 - 16:00 | samurai Olympic judo club, Gwent Sporting club, Dyfed Avenue,, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6NP, United Kingdom
Course Title: St. Davis’s Day, Eisteddfod
Date: 02/03/2025
Venue: Samurai Olympic Judo Club
Times: 12:00 – 16:00
Organisers: Steven Withers, Paul Williams
Course Content:
Coach revalidation with Alan Jones MBE, 8th Dan. Delivery of competition skills for training in back at clubs.
For further information and pricing please contact sdwithers90@gmail.com
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bedford Dan Gradings 2025
2025-03-08 | Bedford Judo Club, Bedford Academy Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR, England
Bedford Gradings 2025
8th March 2025
14th June 2025
13th September 2025
6th December 2025
Booking in 10.30 – 11.00
Bedford Judo Club
Bedford Academy
Mile Road
Bedford
MK42 9TR
Contact: bedfordjudoclub1951@gmail.com or 01234 768601 for more information

U8/L1 - Dragons Under 8 Festival and Red Belt Rumble
2025-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Llanishen High School, LLanishen High School, Heol Hir, Cardiff, CF14 5YL
Venue: Llanishen High School, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5YL
Categories:
Group A: Female Under 8 Festival
Group B: Male Under 8 Festival
Group C: Female U12
Group D: Male U12
To enter email: dragonsacdemyjudo@outlook.com
>>MORE INFORMATION<<

BJA Gonosen-No-Kata & Itsutsu-No-Kata - Palstone Park Recreation Ground - 9 Mar 25
2025-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Palstone Park Recreation Ground, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JP, United Kingdom
Course Title: BJA Gonosen-No-Kata & Itsutsu-No-Kata – Palstone Park Recreation Ground – 9 Mar 25
Venue: Palstone Park Recreation Ground, South Brent, Devon, Exeter Road, TQ10 9JP
Tutors: Pete Whitfield – Kata Examiner
Date: 9th March 2025
Session: 10:00 – 16:00
Cost: £25.00
Application closing date: 2nd March 2025
Further information available from: Pete Whitfield | petewhitfield62@gmail.com | 07599 111815
Course Details:
The aim of this course is to introduce players to Gonosen-No-Kata (Forms of Counterattack) & Itsutsu-No-Kata (The Five Forms).
Gonosen-No-kata consists of a range of traditional Nage-Waza (Throwing Techniques) with some being used for the initial attack & others being used for the counterattack. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your Judo skills.
Itsutsu-No-Kata consists of five techniques which use judo techniques to overcome a range of forces.
The course and will cover the Kata requirements of Sections 7, 8 or 9 of the Technical Dan Grade examination.
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course which is worth one credit.
The course is limited to 10 places, due to the size of the tatami.
All applicants must hold a current FULL BJA membership & be a minimum grade of 3rd Kyu (Green Belt).
Ideally you would attend with a partner to practice with, however we will endeavour to pair up individuals who attend the course.
Further information available from: petewhitfield62@gmail.com
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course

Safeguarding course - 11 Mar 25 - Dalton-in-Furness
2025-03-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Dalton United Football Club, Beckside Road, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8DP, United Kingdom
Date and time

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:30 – 21:30 GMT

Cost
£40
Location

Dalton United Football Club
Beckside Road Dalton-in-Furness LA15 8DP

Book here

U8/0.5 Pilot - Kazoku U8 festival, u12 orange and under championship, o12 newaza championship
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Kazoku Academy, Goonhavern Industrial Park, Unit 4D, TR4 9QL
Venue: Kazoku Academy, Goonhavern Industrial Trade Park, Unit 4D, Goonhavern, Cornwall, TR4 9QL
Categories:
Under 8 Festival
Under 12 Orange and Under
Over 12 Newaza

Please send full name, date of birth, exact weight, club and grade to cornwalljudo@gmail.com together with payment to:
Eva Minarikova
Barclays private account
sort code: 208794
account number: 63957020
reference: name of competitor/15.3.
**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 8TH MARCH 2025**

U8/L1 - Jersey U8 Festival and Interclub Championships
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Torakan Judo Club, Communicare Centre, La Route des Quennevais, St Brelades, Jersey, JE3 8LJ, United Kingdom
Venue: Torakan Judo Club, Communicare Centre, St. Brelade, Jersey.
Categories:
A. Under 8 Festival
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. (Women) U48, U52, U57, U63, U70, U78 & O78kg

L4 - BUCS
2025-03-15 08:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | Walsall Sports Centre, Walsall Campus, Broadway, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3EZ
Venue: University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD
Information for the event can be found >>HERE<<

NHC Area Training
2025-03-15 09:30 - 13:30 | High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4UE, England
Date: Saturday 15th March
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe HP12 4UE.

Details:
0930-1115am – Session 1

U10’s born 2015-2016 (minimum age 8yr’s)
Minors born 2013-2014
Pre-Cadets born 2011-2012

1130-1315pm – Session 2

Cadets born 2008-2010
Juniors born 2005-2007
Seniors (2004+),
Masters (30yr’s +)

Cost: £5
All judokas must register in advance using the following Jot form https://form.jotform.com/233154612909355

Organiser: Northern Home Counties Area
Lead: Martin Rance NHC Technical and Coaching Lead
Email: nhccoaching@gmail.com

Finding Your Feet - Neil Adams Effective Fighting Dojo, Rugby - 15 Mar 25
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Neil Adams Effective Fighting Ltd, Furze Barns, Watling Street, Clifton Upon Dunsmore, Warwickshire, CV23 0AQ, United Kingdom
Finding your Feet Coach Education Course
15th March 2025 – 10:00-15:00
Venue: Neil Adams Effective Fighting Dojo, Furze Barn, Watling Street, Clifton Upon Dunsmore, Rugby, CV32 0AQ
Cost: £30
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

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Southern Area (Kent) Dan Gradings 2025 - Croydon - 16 Mar 25
2025-03-16 | Croydon Judo Club, 38 Morland Avenue, Croydon, CR0 6EA, United Kingdom
Grades: Suitable for Male and Female 1st KYU to 4th DAN grades inclusive

Dates Sunday 16th Mar & Sunday 25th May & Sunday 21st Sep & Sunday 30th Nov 2025

Time: 9:30 am booking in for all grades, male and female (for 10:00 am start)

Cost Pre-booked on line or by post (cheques made payable to “BJA Southern Area”)

Early bird Booking £20.00 closes 3 weeks before grading
Pre-booking £25.00 closes 2 weeks before grading
Late pre-booking £30.00 closes 2 days before grading
Entries on the day will generally not be permitted unless authorised by the organiser £35

Venue: Croydon Judo Club, Sir Philip Game Centre, 38 Morland Avenue, Croydon CR0 6EA
Book online : www.sajudo.org.uk/calendar & click on the date of the grading

If numbers permit, we are happy to run and promote gradings targeted at DAN GRADE MEN,
1STKYU/DAN GRADE WOMEN and MASTERS. All enquiries and pre-booking forms to
Dave Stanley. Contact 01322 663597 (after 7pm) or email david.stanley103@ntlworld.com
All gradings run with the Southern Area Promotions Sub-committee in attendance, in a purpose-built
facility with (inter)national referees and first aid support.
Competitive Skills Theory examinations (£10 fee for 1st Dan and 2nd Dan; £15 fee for 3rd Dan and
4th Dan) and Technical Dan Grading examinations (£20 fee for 1st Dan and 2nd Dan) can also be
conducted on the day if arranged in advance.

L2 - Sussex County Red and Yellow Under 16
2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, RH20 3PG, United Kingdom
Venue: Ashington Community Centre, Fosters Lane, Ashington, Sussex, RH20 3PG
Categories:
Open to Competitors aged between 8 and 15 years on the day
**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 8TH MARCH 2025**

NHC Kime-no-kata course - 16 Mar 25 - Pinewood
2025-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Pinewood Judo Club, Pinewood Leisure Centre Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AQ, England
NHC Kime-no-kata course
Venue: Pinewood Judo Club
Date: 16th March 2025
Time: 10:00 – 15:00

For more information contact course organiser, Paul Jordan
Email: pauljor61jc@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone:07746 572527
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

British Veterans Training Sessions 2025 - Walsall
2025-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 | British Judo National Training Centre, University of Wolverhampton (Walsall Campus), Gorway Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3BD, United Kingdom
Dates/Times: Sundays 16th March ; 15th June ; 14th September ; 9th November 2025 – 10:00-15:00
Venue: British Judo National Training Centre, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BB
Payment: £5 cash on day
Organiser: Chris Doherty – cleverjudo@gmail.com
Use the form below to book your place
Bookings for this training day have now closed, thank you for your interest.

Area Competitive Dan Grading – University of Bath - 22 March 2025
2025-03-22 | University of Bath, Sport Training Village, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
Saturday 22 March
Competitive grading, £30
Competitive Grading and Theory, £35
Competitive Theory only, £20
Booking in 11am.
To book a place please contact
Alan Kimber, Western Area, Director of Examiners.
Tel: 07885473178
Email: kimber@blueyonder.co.uk

Competitive Dan Grading - Western Area- Bath - 22 Mar 25
2025-03-22 | Bath University, Claverton Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
WESTERN AREA COMPETITIVE DAN GRADING
And theory examination
For male and female
1st kyus and above
Saturday March 22nd 2025
Using the Multi grade system
for ladies and dan grades
Venue: Bath University Dojo, Claverton Down Bath, BA2 7AY
Booking in 11-00 am
Grading Only £30.00
Grading and Theory £35.00
Competitive Theory Only – £20.00
All enquiries to ;-
Alan Kimber
Western Area D.of E.
Tel: Mob. 07885 473 178
Home: 01752 406 576
Email: kimber@blueyonder.co.uk
Event Information Flyer

L3 - North West Cadet and Senior High/ Low Grade Open
2025-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | SKK Judo Club, Earlestown, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside, WA12 9NW, United Kingdom
Venue: SKK Judo Club, Legh Street, Newton le Willows WA12 9NH

Categories:
Group A: Cadets (Players aged 14-17 years inclusive)
Group B: Seniors Low Grade (Players aged 14+ years) 6th Kyu – 3rd Kyu
Group C: Seniors High Grade (Players aged 14+ years) 2nd Kyu and Above

**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 17TH MARCH 2025**

L1 - Coventry Mini Mon
2025-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Sport Connexion, Leamington Road, Coventry, CV8 3FL
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 suitable pools of 4 (where possible) on the day.

Registration and Weigh-In:
All girls 9.00 – 9.30am
Boys under 34 kg 10.00 – 10.30am
Boys over 34 kg 12.30 – 1.00pm

**CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 20TH MARCH 2025**

Judo Spirit Academy U8 Festival
2025-03-22 16:00 - 18:00 | The Read School, The Read School, Drax, YO88NL
Full event information can be found in the >> OUTLINES <<
Entries and enquiries to Joe Savage
Email: judospiritacademyuk@gmail.com
Telephone: 07519906369

BJC Kata Tournament
2025-03-23 | Teeside
To see further details about this event please go to the BJC event page: LINK

L3 - Samurai Senior & Veterans Men Kyu Grades
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7DY, England
Venue: Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DY
Categories:
GROUP A: Men +35 years green belt & below: -66 -73 -81 -90 +90 kg
GROUP B: Men +35 years blue & brown belt: -66 -73 -81 -90 +90 kg
GROUP C: Men green belt & below: -66 -73 -81 -90 +90 kg
GROUP D: Men blue & brown belt: -66 -73 -81 -90 +90 kg
Weigh-In:
All weigh-in times will be posted on the club website and Facebook page a week before the event or
when we have all the entries in. The first weigh-in will not start until 9.30 am.
Players weigh in wearing judogi bottoms (0.8kg allowance, t-shirt also optional).
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 14TH MARCH 2025**

L3 - Hampshire Closed Championships
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Danebury School, Danebury School, Roman Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6HA
Venue: Danebury School, Roman Road, Stockbridge, SO20 6HA
Categories:
U16 Girls
U16 Boys
Senior Men 1st Kyu & Dan Grades
Senior Men 2nd Kyu and Below
Senior Ladies 1st Kyu and Dan Grades
Senior Ladies 2nd Kyu and Below
Weigh-in Times:
U16 girls: 8:30 am to 9:00 am
U16 boys: 9:30 am to 10:15 am
All seniors: 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm

**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 17TH MARCH 2025**

Judo Spirit Championships U12 and U16 Orange and below
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | The Read School, The Read School, Drax, YO88NL
BJA technical restrictions apply to all groups. The technical restrictions can be found in the BJA Amendments to IJF contest rules (as of February 22nd 2025: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/compete/organising-a-competition/contest-rules/
Closing date Friday 21st March 2025 at 9pm
Booking & weigh in times:

girls 0830-0900
u12 boys 1030-1100
u16 boys 1230-1300

Full event information >> Outlines <<

U8/L1 - Alpha Judo Club U8 Festival and U12 Yellow and Red Belt Championships
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 245 Rectory Park Avenue, 245 Rectory Park Avenue, Northolt,, UB5 6SD
Venue: Community Centre; 245 Rectory Park Avenue,
Northolt, UB5 6SD
Categories:
Group 1 – Under 8 Festival
Group 2 – Red and Yellow Belt (Start Time 14:30) All players will be put in groups of 3 or 4 based on weights, ages and grade given by coaches.

Nage no Kata - 23 Mar 25 - Rochdale
2025-03-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Rochdale Judo Club, Trafalger Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 2DR, England
23rd March 2025 – 10:00-16:00
Rochdale Judo Club
This course will cover all 5 sets of Nage no Kata
Those seeking this kata for Dan Grading purposes must either complete the exam or can ask to be assessed if pursing a technical Dan Grade
Cost £25 Including a light lunch, cash / card payment on the day.
Contact Sean Nuttall for further information on 07812 187 270 or seannuttall@hotmail.co.uk
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Timekeeper Education - 26 Mar 25 - MS Teams
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | MS Teams
Timekeeper/Scorer qualifications maybe done over 3 competitions without pre training, or 1 competition if preceded by a Timekeepers training module. The course module focuses on the basics of a judo contest and the role the timekeeper and scorer plays during competition judo.
Participants need to have a BJA membership (can be free volunteer membership) and be at least 10 years of age. Communication skills are a major advantage in this role.
The online module covers referee words, signals, and actions from them, understanding the accurate use of the timing devices, awareness of what to do and when in the case of Osaekomi timing and a basic understanding of scoring and penalties.
To complete the training, candidates are required to either complete this module and be satisfactorily observed at one competition, or attend 3 competitions for on the job training and have 3 observations successfully completed , in both cases their activity form needs to be signed off at least once by either a Senior Recorder or Competition Controller.
26th March 2025 19:00-20:00 on Microsoft Teams
Contact joimrie@judoscotland.com to book
THIS IS A BRITISH JUDO ASSOCIATION LICENSED TIMEKEEPER MODULE

Kata Weekend with Yoshihiko Iura Sensei - 29th & 30th March 25 - Inverclyde
2025-03-28 09:00 - 2025-03-29 17:00 | Inverclyde National Sport Training Centre, Burnside Rd,, Largs, KA30 8RW, United Kingdom
JudoScotland are delighted to announce we have managed to secure the return of Yohihiko Iura Sensei to coach a weekend of kata once again in Largs. Last year sold out pretty quickly so don’t delay and book today!
Iura Sensei is a world renowned kata expert and is a Kodokan coach and 8th Dan. This year he is going to share his knowledge in Nage no Kata and Kime no Kata and if you are interested in these kata then they are not to be missed.
You can purchase tickets for a full residential weekend, two day pass or just a one day pass, each day has lunch included along with the technical expertise of Sensei Iura. Attendance certificates will be issued which satisfy section 9 of the BJA technical dan grade syllabus.
This course is suitable for all senior judoka, it would be advantageous to bring a partner you are comfortable working with to get the most from the course and the wearing of a white judogi is compulsory for kata practice. Opportunities to obtain a kata qualification can be discussed on the course and generally kata examinations are held at National Gradings. Any high graded players are asked to wear their black belt during the course to keep in line with course etiquette.
Although this course is suitable for coach revalidation, it is suitable for any judoka open to self-improvement and provides information to help successfully complete a judoka’s Dan grade theory. Our National Head Performance Coach Euan Burton MBE recently took part in a kata course with the IJF and commented,
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience of kata during the IJF Academy coaching course. The kata practice really promoted a deep focus on the technical fundamentals of breaking balance, correct positioning, and control of the throw. I also enjoyed the element of teamwork that was required between uke and tori in order to most positively display each demonstration”
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course
Bookings to be made though JudoScotland

L3 - British Veteran Open
2025-03-29 | University of East London Sports Centre, Docklands, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
Venue: University of East London SportsDock
Minimum grade: 2nd Kyu and above (Blue belt and above)
Weigh-In/ Registration
Friday 28th March 2025
All Groups: 19:30 – 20:30
Saturday 29th March 2025 – *UPDATED WEIGH IN TIMES*
M1 & M2: 08:30 – 09:15
M3 & M4: 09:45 – 10:30
M5 & M6: 11:15 – 12:00
All Females: 12:30 – 13:00
M7, M8 & M9: 13:00 – 13:45
Live Entry – (First entry list updates will be in January)
>>TIMETABLE<<
**EARLY CLOSING DATE (EXTENDED): SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2025 AT MIDNIGHT**
**LATE CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 14TH MARCH 2025**

L3 - Hibari Kan Grand Prix
2025-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities, 1 O'Donnell Way, ML1 2TZ
Venue: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities, 1 O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
Categories:
Age Band AA – Year Born 2015/2016/2017 (Players must be 8 years of age on day of event)
Age Band ‘A’ – Year Born –2013/2014
Age Band ‘B’ – Year Born –2011/2012
Age Band ‘C’ – Year Born –2008/2009/2010
Seniors – 14+ Years – Kyu and Dan Grades Only-1st Kyu and above and 2nd Kyu and below

**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 14TH MARCH 2025**
