British Judo Association

L2 - Sussex Senior Blue and Under Open Championship
2024-10-13 | Worthing Leisure Centre, Shaftsbury Avenue, BN12 4ET, United Kingdom
Venue: Worthing Leisure Centre, Shaftesbury Avenue, Worthing BN12 4ET

Categories:
Players will be in pools of 3,4 or 5, and matched by weight, grade and age. All players will receive medals as soon as possible after the end of their pool.
You will be emailed on or before 21.00 9th October confirming the contest time. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your given time to avoid congestion and delays.
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**CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2024**

Bredakwai Super Sunday Randori
2024-10-13 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Bangor St Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn, BB1 6NZ
Description:
The randori session is aimed at Judoka aged 8-14 years who may have already participated in some competitions but are keen to move to the next level. The session will be supported by Bredakwai GB athletes who will provide input and support to the players.

Equipment:
Judogi, drinks, snacks, packed lunch

Time:
10:00 – 15:00

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Club, Area and National Referee C Module - 13 Oct 24 - Rainhill
2024-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Rainhill Rockets Judo Club, Rainhill Scout Hut, Deepdale Drive, Rainhill, L35 4NW, United Kingdom
Referee Course – Club, Area and National C
Club, Area and National C course on 13th October 2024 at Rainhill Rockets Judo Club. Please see minimum requirements. The course is open to anyone who wish to learn how to become a referee or want to get an insight into some of the refereeing rules of judo.
Club Referee:
• 12 years of age
• 10th Mon / 3rd Kyu
• A minimum of 1-year judo experience
• Must hold current BJA / Judo Scotland / NIJF / WJA membership
Area Referee:
• 15 years of age• 13th Mon / 2nd Kyu
• Have been a Club referee for at least 1 year, unless entering directly at Area
level
• Must hold current BJA / Judo Scotland / NIJF / WJA membership
National C Referee:
• 18 years of age (unless they started at Club level, it is then 16)
• 18th Mon / 1st Kyu (if going directly to National C, must have satisfied Fast Track
criteria)
• Have been an Area referee for 1 year, unless entering directly at National C level
• Must hold current full BJA / Judo Scotland / NIJF / WJA membership

Venue: Rainhill Rockets Judo Club, Rainhill Scout Hut, Deepdale Drive, Rainhill L35 4NW
Tutors: Kerry Tansey and Graham Bayley
Date: 13th October 2024
Applications close: 11th October 2024
Time: 09:15 – 09:45 Book In ; 10:00 – 16:00
Further information please contact: Kerry Tansey – 07742 421 640 – Ktansey1@gmail.com
THIS IS A BRITISH JUDO ASSOCIATION LICENSED REFEREE MODULE

Petherbridge Celebration - Samurai Judo Club, Swansea - 13 Oct 24
2024-10-13 12:00 - 16:00 | samurai Olympic judo club, Gwent Sporting club, Dyfed Avenue,, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6NP, United Kingdom
A coach revalidation event with guest judoka from around Wales, showcasing their skills that helped them achieve on the international stage and putting Welsh Judo on the map. The line up of outstanding Welsh Coaches is developing likely leading to an outstanding day in Celebration of Welsh Judo and the legacy left by Alan Petherbridge.
Alan Petherbridge MBE 9th Dan (09/10/1927- 30/07/2020). Alan competed in the 1964 Olympic games in Tokyo, in the inaugural Olympic judo tournament, where he was captain of the British Judo Team.
At the 1962 European Judo Championships Alan won the open Weight Category in Essen Germany.
Aside from an outstanding international competitive career, Alan founded the Welsh Judo Association, (1966) when he realised the need for a National Governing Body in Wales. With the help of Charles Palmer, the BJA Chairman and IJF President this was made possible. In September 2010 Alan was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame, the first Martial Arts sportsman to receive the honour.
Date: 13/10/2024 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: Gwent Sporting Club, Dyfed Avenue, Swansea SA1 6NP

This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

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Practical Coaching Experience of Alternative Skills for Performance from Wrestling
2024-10-18 10:00 - 14:30 | British Judo National Training Centre, University of Wolverhampton (Walsall Campus), Gorway Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3BD, United Kingdom
A practical exploration of ideas for transfer of content from Wrestling warm-ups to support physical mobility, strength and prehab for judo
Following a short break, we will then have Wrestling Technical session exploring the rules of Wrestling, technical elements such as hand wrestling, clinch, 2-on-1, grappling, transition etc – your imagination to questioning Coaches Oksana, Jit and Myroslav being your only limitation.
The session is aimed at Performance coaches, but all coaches welcome and you will be taking to the mat alongside our World Class Performance Team Coaches.
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course. This course is free of charge to attend with spaces limited to 30 coaches.

L1 - DNA Judo Open Newaza Championships
2024-10-19 | The I Centre, Back Gate, Ingleton, Carnforth, LA6 3BT
Venue: DNA – Craven Judo Academy, The i Centre, Back Gate, Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3BT

Categories:
Event 1: Competitors aged 8 -13 years old
Event 2: Competitors aged 14 years and above

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**CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2024**

L1 - Pilot DNA Judo Open No-Gi Championships
2024-10-19 | The I Centre, Back Gate, Ingleton, Carnforth, LA6 3BT
Venue: DNA – Craven Judo Academy, The i Centre, Back Gate, Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3BT

Categories:
Following the weigh in players will be asked to come on to the mat for a short seminar on the rules. Whilst this seminar is taking place players will be put into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their age, grade, weight & competition experience with the aim to create meaningful contests and provide fighters with as much contest time as possible.
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**CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2024**

U8/L1 - Bushido/CSF Ltd Invitational Judo Competition and U8 Festival
2024-10-19 | Rose Hill School
Venue: Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SY

Invitational Only !

Ares Team Event
2024-10-19 15:00 - 21:00 | High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4UE, England
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Club Barry Close, High Wycombe, HP12 4UE

Senior Judo (14+ years on the day)

Teams
Male – U60, U66, U73, U81, U90,O90
Female – U63

Start:
Preliminaries – 3pm start of first match
Final Block – Hour after last match or 7pm

**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST**

L3 - Shinsei Judo Club Mon & Kyu Grades
2024-10-20 | South Lakes Leisure Centre, 1 Lake Road, Craigavon, BT64 1AS
Venue: South Lakes Leisure Centre, 1 Lake Road, Craigavon, BT64 1AS

Categories:
Kyu Grades: Player must be a minimum age of 14 and maximum grade 1st Kyu
Mon Grades: Ages 8 – 13 years inclusive, Novice/white belt to 12th Mon/green belt

There are no set weight categories. All players will be sorted into groups based on age, weight and grade depending on entries.

**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2024**

Emergency First Aid at Work - Bromley, Kent - 24 Oct 24
2024-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Norman Park Community Sports Centre, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EG, United Kingdom
This full-day course will focus on Emergency First Aid at Work, specifically tailored for the sports sector with a particular emphasis on Judo.
Course fee: £90.00
Date: Thursday 24th October 2024
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Venue: Norman Park Community Sports Centre, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent BR3

Contact: NMA Training to book – info@nma-training.co.uk – 07958719093

Finding Your Feet Coach Education Workshop - Walsall - 26 Oct 24
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | BJA National Training Centre Walsall, British Judo National Training Centre, University of Wolverhampton (Walsall Campus), Gorway Road, Walsall, Walsall, WS1 3BD, United Kingdom
Last year British Judo launched the Finding Your Feet programme, giving coaches an opportunity that not only enhances a coaching portfolio but also allows them to make a significant impact upon individuals’ lives in within their community.
Developed in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire and Anglia Ruskin University, “Finding Your Feet”, is a program designed to revolutionise how we approach falls among older adults.
We are now pleased to launch the second batch of “Finding Your Feet” Coach Education Workshop. These workshops are designed to help coaches upskill in delivering safer falls/falls prevention sessions to elderly participants.
Learn the essential techniques and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of your participants while enhancing their physical fitness and confidence.
Don’t miss out on this valuable workshop that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a positive impact in the lives of our senior community members.
The cost of the course is just £30, and courses are being delivered across England and Wales over the next six months.
Cost: £30
Date/Times: 26th October 2024 – 10:00 to 15:00
Venue: – BJA National Training Centre, Walsall
For more information, contact Laurence Kenyon – Club Support Officer – laurence.kenyon@britishjudo.org.uk or 07854 215 654
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course

London Area Veteran Randori
2024-10-26 16:30 - 18:00 | The Budokwai, 4 Gilston Road, London, SW10 9SL, England
London Area Veterans Randori
At the Budokwai
From 4.30-6pm

Upcomgin events: 26th October, 30th November

U8/L1 - South Shield Judo Club Half Term Rumble
2024-10-29 16:00 - 20:30 | Temple Park Leisure Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wyne, NE34 8QN
Venue: Temple Park Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, NE34 8QN.

Categories:
Group 1: Under 8’s Rumble
Group 2: 8-14 years inclusive – Novice to 6th Mon

Please be advised that this event has limited places, therefore, early entry is advised.

FULL ENTRY - U8/L1 A1 Judo Club's U8 Festival and Red/Yellow Belt Competition
2024-11-03 | East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road., London, E6 2RT
Venue: East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road, London, E6 2RT

Categories:
Group 1: Under 8 Festival
Group 2: 8-14 years old (on the day of the competition) – All players will be put in groups of 3 or 4 based on weights, ages and ratings given by coaches

National Veterans Training Day
2024-11-03 10:00 - 15:00 | British Judo National Training Centre, University of Wolverhampton (Walsall Campus), Gorway Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3BD, United Kingdom
National veterans training day on Sunday 3rd November from 10:00am till 3:00pm, the cost is £5
9:45am check in
10 am – 11 am Ne Waza – Technical / Tactical Instruction & practice
11 am – 11- 45 Ne Waza – Randori – with (Alan Jones – Chris Doherty)
11:45 – 12 30 – Lunch
12: 30-13:30 – Tachi Waza – Technical / Tactical Instruction & practice
13:30 – 14:30 Tachi Waza Randori – Alan Jones – Chris Doherty)
Senior Examiners will be available throughout the session to examine contest Dan grade theory
These sessions are tailored for all, you are welcome to come along and do as much as you can.
All grades welcome, we recommend you’ve been doing judo for at least 6 months.
Licence required.
Please get in touch with any questions!
If you wish to keep track of a lot of Veterans activities and are on Facebook take a look at

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Or search British Judo Veterans.
Programme for 2025 coming out soon!

For more info on the day please contact veterans@britishjudo.org.uk

U8/L3 - SKK Judo Club Competition
2024-11-09 | SKK Judo Club, Earlestown, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside, WA12 9NW, United Kingdom
Venue: SKK Judo Club. Legh St, Newton-le-Willows. WA12 9NH

Categories:
Under 8 Festival
Group A: Under 12 Orange Belts & Below (players aged 8-11 years)
Group B: 12-15 years Blue Belts & Below (players aged 12-15 years)

Where possible players will be divided into pools of three or four in each event based on gender and weight. The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine or alter categories if entries dictate.

**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2024**

U8/L1 - HRJC Orange and Under Competition And U8 Festival
2024-11-09 | Higham and Rushden Judo Club, Higham and Rushden - Unit 5, Factory 2, Sanders lodge industrial estate, Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BQ, United Kingdom
Venue: Rushden Athletic Club, 61 Newton Rd, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0HF

Categories:
Group 1: Under 8’s Boys and Girls (5&7 years old only)
Group 2: Boys Novice and Red Belts
Group 3: Girls Novice and Red Belts
Group 4: Boys Yellow and Orange Belts
Group 5: Girls Yellow and Orange Belt

**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2024**

Dan Grading - York - 9 Nov 24
2024-11-09 | York Railway Institute Judo Club, York Gymnasium 22 Queen Street, York, Yorkshire, YO24 1AD, England
When: 9th November 2024
Venue: York Railway Institute, 24 Queen St, York YO24 1AD
Entry: Will be through area website, yhjudo.org.uk
Queries: gradings@yhjudo.org.uk or Facebook page @yhjudo
Who:
Any 1st kyu and dan grade looking for points
Will run senior and a veterans grading
Last one we ran in this format we had men in the full range 1st kyu to 4th dan in both senior and masters categories.
We had enough 1st kyu ladies to run lineups for 1st dan.
Anyone needing to do competitive skills assessment (theory) will be able to, no charge to those taking part in competitive grading.

L3 - SKK Judo Club All Kyu and Dan Grade Open
2024-11-10 | SKK Judo Club, Earlestown, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside, WA12 9NW, United Kingdom
Venue: SKK Judo Club, Legh Street, Newton le Willows. WA12 9NH

Categories: ( Kyu Grade Open (minimum age 14 years on the day)(Mon grades permitted)
Section A: Novice to 4th Kyu (White to Orange)
Section B : 3rd Kyu 2nd Kyu (Green & Blue– Not Point Scoring)
Section C : 1st Kyu & Above (Point Scoring opportunities)

Pools. Pools/Crossover where appropriate. The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine or alter categories should entries dictate. Priority of age and grade will be considered where possible.

**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2024**

L3 - London Area Senior Open
2024-11-10 | University of East London Sports Centre, Docklands, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
Venue: SportsDock, University of East London, Docklands Campus, University Way, London

Categories:
Group A: Senior Men Novice to 4th Kyu
Group B: Senior Men 3rd Kyu to 2nd Kyu
Group C: Senior Men 1st Kyu and Above
Group D: Senior Women Novice to 4th Kyu
Group E: Senior Women 3rd Kyu to 2nd Kyu
Group F: Senior Women 1st Kyu and Above

**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2024**

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L3 - London Area Adaptive and Visually Impaired Championships
2024-11-10 | University of East London Sports Centre, Docklands, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
Venue: SportsDock, University of East London, Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD

This event is open to all Adaptive & VI Judoka who hold a current valid licence of the BJA, Judo Scotland, NIJF, WJA, AJA or BJC.
Minimum age 8yrs of age on the day of the event. Disabilities include – Sensory, Visual, Learning, Physical etc, for more information contact adaptive@britishjudo.org.uk

Weigh-In Times:
All Groups: 08:30 – 09:30

**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2024**

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U8/L1 - Alpha Judo Cub U8 Festival and Red/Yellow Belt Competition
2024-11-10 | 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 (8-14 years old)
All players will be put in groups of 3 or 4 based on weights, ages and grade given by coaches
Everyone will receive a medal

First Aid - Middlesbrough - 12 Nov 24
2024-11-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Teeside University, Middlesbrough, Teeside, TS1 3BA, United Kingdom
Emergency First Aid in Sport
Course fee: £40.00
Date: 12th November 2024
Description: The workshop will cover adult & child resuscitation, the unconscious casualty, choking, chest pain, seizures, asthma, bleeding, bone, muscle and joint injuries, head injury, primary survey, sprains and strains and defibrillator use.
Times: 16:00 – 20:00
Venue: Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BA UK
Booking Link: Events | Teesside University Online Store

Technical Dan Grading Course/Assessment - 16 and 17 Nov 24 - Rushden
2024-11-16 - 2024-11-17 | Higham and Rushden Judo Club, Higham and Rushden - Unit 5, Factory 2, Sanders lodge industrial estate, Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BQ, United Kingdom
Venue: Higham and Rushden Judo Club, 61 Newton Road, Rushden. NN10 0HF
Date: 16th and 17th November 2024
Email: HRJudoclub@hotmail.com
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L1 - Witley Judo Club Autumn Bash
2024-11-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Witley Judo Club, Chandler Junior School , Middlemarch, Roke Lane, Witley, Surrey, GU8 5PB, United Kingdom
Venue: Witley Judo Club, Chandler School, Midlemarch, Roke Lane, Witley, Surrey , GU8 5PB

Categories:
The children will be split into groups of usually 4 based on their weight, age and grade. The groups will be as evenly matched as possible.

Timings:
In order to reduce congestion in the hall we will be running separate sessions. We anticipate running sessions from 11.30am and 2.00pm. PLEASE WATCH YOUR EMAILS SO THAT YOU KNOW WHAT TIME TO GET TO US.
Please note that timeslots can’t be reserved. Your child’s start time will be dependent on the entries received.

**CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2024**

L3 - NIR North West Open 2024
2024-11-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Longtower Youth Club, Anne Street, Derry City, BT48 6PB
Venue: Longtower Judo club, Ann Street, Derry City, Derry, BT48 6PB
Categories:
Cadets: Year of Birth 2008, 2009, 2010
Juniors: Year of Birth 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Seniors: Minimum age of 14 years
Veterans: Minimum age of 30 years

**CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2024**

L2 - Dragons Academy Kyu Grade Championships
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Llanishan High School, Heol Hir, Cardiff, CF145YL, United Kingdom
Venue: Llanishen High School, Heol Hir, Cardiff, CF14 5YL

Groups: Group A – 6th Kyu – 2nd Kyu

Players will be matched closest to age, weight and grade all on the day.

L2 - SSS Kyu Grade Open Tournament
2024-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 | St Maurices High School, Westfield, Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
Venue: St. Maurices High School, Westfield Rd, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G68 9AG
Categories:
-60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg -100kg, +100kg
-48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg
Novice (white belt) to 5th kyu (yellow belt)
4th kyu (orange belt) to 2nd kyu (blue belt)

**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2024**

L2 - West Yorkshire Development Championships
2024-11-17 08:30 - 17:00 | Sedbergh Sport Centre, Cleckheaton Road, Low Moor, Bradford, BD12 0HQ
Venue: Sedbergh Leisure Centre, Cleckheaton Rd, Low Moor, Bradford BD12 0HQ

Categories:
White – Yellow Belt (nov-6th mon)
Group 1: Male age 8-11
Group 2: Male age 12-15
Group 3: Females (will be split by age into pools on the day)
Orange – Green Belt (7th – 12th mon)
Group 4: Male age 8-11
Group 5: Male age 12-15
Group 6: Females (will be split by age into pools on the day)
Kyu Grades (14+ years old)
Group 7: Male and Female nov – yellow belt (nov-5th kyu) Group 8: Male and Female orange – blue belt (4th – 2nd kyu)

**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2024**
