British Judo Association

Timekeeper Education - 13 Oct 25 - MS Teams
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | 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
13th October 2025 19:00-20:00 via Microsoft Teams
Contact joimrie@judoscotland.com to book
THIS IS A BRITISH JUDO ASSOCIATION LICENSED TIMEKEEPER MODULE

First Aid - 15 Oct 25 - York
2025-10-15 09:00 - 16:00 | York St John University
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Costs include all manuals, equipment and certificates which are valid for three years. You can also combine courses, saving time and money whilst receiving multiple qualifications in the same day.
More information, or if you’d like to book a course:
info@actfastfirst.co.uk
https://actfastfirst.co.uk/events/level-3-emergency-first-aid-at-work-152/

BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course – 16 Oct 2025- Online Interactive Classroom - FULLY BOOKED
2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 | MS Teams
THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED
BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course
Thursday 16th October 2025 – 13:00-16:00 – Online Interactive Classroom (via Microsoft Teams)
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 need to have your camera on for the duration of this training.
Course aim & learning outcomes:
Aim: To promote best for Safeguarding with Children & Young People and Adults within the BJA
You must be aged 18 or over to attend this course
Learning Outcomes:

To understand the policies, procedures and legislation which underpin our role
To increase skills and confidence when engaging with safeguarding issues and in recognising the indicators of abuse
To promote best practice when contributing to ‘recognising, responding, referring & recording’ safeguarding concerns
Understanding the impact of abuse and trauma on children
To gain up to date knowledge on current issues of risk that impact on Children & Young People
To raise awareness and familiarisation of BJA and local procedures relating to referrals & reporting

BJA are offering the children & adult safeguarding course as an online interactive classroom for not just CWOs and Coaches as a validation and/or revalidation but this is open to referees, officials, Tournament Directors etc. Its about a space for learning and continuous professional development.
We look forward to seeing you on the training.
To clarify the duration of the course is 3 hours and this equates with national standards for a Level 2 Safeguarding course.
CIMPSA Quality Assure all it’s products Annually in July & August 2025 our QA report enables us to continually review and update this learning experience.

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Kodokan Ju-No-Kata - 18 Oct 25 - Melbourn Judo Club
2025-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Melbourn Judo Club, Royston Leisure Centre, Woodcock Road, Royston, SG8 7XT, United Kingdom
This IJF kata is required for 3rd Dan in the new Dan Grade syllabus. Three sets with a total of 15 techniques, each emphasizing breaking of balance, (kuzushi), and/or body movement (tai sabaki), control through efficiency, and the redirection of force.
Embedded variety of techniques (without throwing) in this Kata include Makikomi, Seoi nage, Uke goshi, Hadaka jime, Hara ga-tame, Ura nage and more. Created by Jigoro Kano around 1887, highlights the relationship between attack and defence in Judo.
Opportunity at the end of the course for examination, a fee of £10 will be charged for BJA certificate. Course restricted to 10 places, due to limited tatami space.
White Judo gi only.
Bring a packed lunch as no catering facilities available.
For more information and to book please contact course organiser Mike Bygate, email: Mike.bygate@btinternet.com or Tel: 07710 070808
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Dan Grading - 19 Oct 25 - Rochdale Judo Club
2025-10-19 | Rochdale Judo Club, Trafalger Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 2DR, England
DAN GRADING ROCHDALE JUDO CLUB
Sunday 19th October 2025
Booking in times
Male 1st Kyu 10am
Females & Dan Grades 12noon
Cost £25.00 inc bja levy pay on day
LICENCE & RECORD BOOK REQUIRED
Pat Byrne NW Area DoE mobile 07718884893 email address patanddawnbyrne@talktalk.net

L2 - Carlton Forum JC U16 Age and Grade Band Open
2025-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Harvey Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GP
Venue: Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Harvey Road (via Beechdale Road), Nottingham, NG8 3GP (Sat Nav NG8 3BB)
Categories:
Group A: Under 12 Orange Belts and Below (Players aged 8-11 years)
Group B: 12-15 Years Blue Belts & Below (Players aged 12-15 years)
Weigh-In:
Category A: 8:15am to 8:45am
Category B: TBC (Will be communicate by email and published on club Facebook page.
**SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

L3 - Welsh National Closed Championships
2025-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Venue: Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 9SW
Categories:
Minors: Players born in the years 2014 & 2015 (Minimum Grade Yellow Belt)
Pre-Cadets: Players born in the years 2012 & 2013 (Minimum Grade Yellow Belt)
Cadets: Players born in the years 2009, 2010 & 2011 (Minimum Grade Orange Belt)
Seniors: Players must be aged 14 or older (Minimum Grade Green Belt)
Veterans: Players aged 30 + (Minimum Grade Green Belt)
**EARLY BIRD CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2025**
**LATE FEE CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
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(CANCELLED) L3 - Shinsei Judo Kyu and Dan Grades
2025-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | South Lakes Leisure Centre, 1 Lake Road, Craigavon, BT64 1AS
Venue: South Lakes Leisure Centre, 1 Lake Road, Craigavon, BT64 1AS
Categories:
Dan Grades –
Male -60kgs, -66kgs, -73kgs, -81kgs, -90kgs, -100kgs, +100kgs
Female -48kgs, -52kgs, -57kgs, -63kgs, -70kgs, -78kgs, +78kgs
Kyu Grades –
There are no set weight categories. All players will be sorted into groups based on weight and grade depending on entries.
Kyu Grades will be sorted into the following categories (depending on entry numbers)
Upper Kyu – 1st (Brown Belts) Kyu grades
Middle Kyu – 2nd & 3rd (Blue & Green Belts) Kyu grades
Lower Kyu – 4th 5th 6th Kyu grades (Orange, Yellow, Red and White Belts)
**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>ENTRY OUTLINES<<

L1 - Devizes Budo Club 5th Mini Mon
2025-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Silverwood School, Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ
Venue: Silverwood School, Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ
Categories:
All players must be under 16 years old on the day (minimum age 8)
GROUP A Boys Red Belts
GROUP B Girls Red Belts
GROUP C Boys Yellow & Orange Belts
GROUP D Girls Yellow & Orange Belts
Weigh-In Times:
Red Belts: 09:00am – 09:30am
Yellow and Orange Belts: 11:00am – 11:30am
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)

BJA Goshin-Jutsu - Palstone Park Recreation Ground - 19 Oct 25
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Palstone Park Recreation Ground, South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JP, United Kingdom
Course Title: BJA Goshin-Jutsu – Palstone Park Recreation Ground – 5 Oct 25
Venue: Palstone Park Recreation Ground, South Brent, Devon, Exeter Road, TQ10 9JP
Tutors: Pete Whitfield – Kata Examiner
Date: 19th October 2025
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 Kodokan Goshin-Jutsu (Forms of Kodokan Self-Defence). This kata consists of 12 techniques against an unarmed attacker & 9 techniques against an armed attacker. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge & understanding of how Judo skills can be used for self-defence.
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
Further information available from: petewhitfield62@gmail.com
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course

A Guide to the modernised Dan Grading Syllabus & London senior examiner conference - 19 Oct 25 - Romford
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Ford Judo Club, The Pavillion, Westlands Playing Field, London Road, Romford, RM7 9NT, United Kingdom
The course is primarily aimed at senior examiners for whom attendance is mandatory to be able to examine at dan gradings from January 2026, the course will cover all aspects of the 100 IJF/Kodokan Techniques, Coaches will further understand the changes of the new grading structure.
The course is FOC To existing Senior Examiners, and is open to all coaches and Judoka who wish to better understand the new system and clarification of techniques involved at a cost of £25 payable on the day, cash preferred or bank transfer.
The course is ideal for any judoka looking to complete their Dan Grade Theory.
To book please contact Ricky Haynes – richardjudo@aol.com
Fee payable to BJA London Area, cash on day or bank transfer prior to event, please contact Ricky for bank details if making a transfer.
This is a licenced British Judo Coach Education/Revalidation Course

A Guide to the modernised Dan Grading Syllabus Starting 1st January 2026 - 19 Oct 25 - Bristol
2025-10-19 12:30 - 17:00 | Patchway Judo Club, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5JP
19th October 12-30 to 5pm. Patchway Judo Club, Patchway Youth Centre, Coniston Road, BRISTOL BS34 5JR
The course will look at the changes being implemented & how this will affect Grading Examinations.
The introduction to the new Techniques that have been added to the syllabus.
This course is primarily for Senior Examiners for which it is mandatory for their revalidation in January ’26 Coaches are welcome & will gain an understanding of the New Dan Grading Structure and the new IJF techniques.
The course is F O C and it is a licenced British Judo Coach Education/Revalidation Course.
The course will be conducted by Dave Horton Jones National Dan Grading Manager.
White Judogi to be worn.
All enquiries; to Alan Kimber ;- kimber@blueyonder.co.uk
This is a British Judo Licenced Coach Education / Revalidation Course

Q & A for the revised Dan Grade Syllabus – 24 Oct 2025 – MS Teams
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | MS Teams
This is a Question and Answer opportunity with the Chair of the Promotions and Grading Commission- Dave Clark, to raise any questions you have regarding the revised Dan Grade Syllabus. The new Dan Grade Syllabus will start 1st January 2026, these Q&A sessions are provided to help with any queries ahead of the launch.
Date: 24th October 2025 – 19:00-20:00 via Microsoft Teams
Bookings closed 3 days before the event.

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L3 - We Will Remember Them Mon Grade Championships
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Dartford Judo Club, Cotton Lane, Stone, Kent, DA2 6PD, England
Venue: Dartford Judo Club, 5 Cotton Lane, Dartford, Kent DA2 6PD
Categories and Weigh-In Times:
Boys Group A / Girls Group E (8-11yrs) Novice to 3rd Mon Red 09:00-09:30
Boys Group B / Girls Group F (12-15yrs) Novice to 3rd Mon Red 09:00-09:30
Boys Group C / Girls Group G 4th Mon Yellow to 9th Mon Orange 12:00-12:30
Boys Group D / Girls Group H 10th Mon Green to 15th Mon Blue 12:00-12:30
**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>ENTRY OUTLINES<<

L3/L4 - Welsh Pre-Cadet and Cadet Open
2025-10-25 08:00 - 2025-10-26 17:00 | Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Venue: Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 9SW
Categories
Pre-Cadet (L3): Players born in the years 2012-2013 (Minimum Grade Yellow Belt)
Cadet (L4): Players born in the years 2009, 2010 & 2011 (Minimum Grade Orange Belt)
Registration and Weigh-In
Saturday 25th October 2025
Cadet Boys: 08.00 to 08.45
Pre-Cadet Girls: Estimated 11.00 to 11:30 Confirmed weigh-in times will be announced after entry period closes.
Sunday 26th October 2025
Cadet Girls: 08.00 to 08.45
Pre-Cadet Boys: Estimated 11.00 to 11.45 Confirmed weigh-in times will be announced after entry period closes.
**EARLY BIRD CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025**
**LATE ENTRY CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 17TH OCOTBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
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L3 - We Will Remember Them Kyu and Dan Grade Championships
2025-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Dartford Judo Club, Cotton Lane, Stone, Kent, DA2 6PD, England
Venue: We Will Remember Them Kyu and Dan Grade Championships
Categories and Weigh-In Times:
Men’s Group A – Novice to 4th Kyu Orange 09:00-09:30
Men’s Group B – 3rd Kyu Green & 2nd Kyu Blue 12:00-12:30
Men’s Group C – 1st Kyu Brown & Dan Grades 13:00-13:30
Women’s Group D – Novice to 2nd Kyu Blue 09:00-09:30
Women’s Group E – 1st Kyu Brown & Dan Grades 09:00-09:30
**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>ENTRY OUTLINES<<

Modernised Dan Grade Syllabus Coach Education Hampshire - 26 Oct 25 - Southampton
2025-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Knightwood Leisure Centre, Valley Park, Skys Wood Rd, Chandler's Ford, Southampton, Hampshire, SO53 4SJ, United Kingdom
Update to coaches on the Modernised Dan Grade Syllabus
Knightwood Leisure Centre, Valley Park, Skys Wood Rd, Chandler’s Ford, Southampton SO53 4SJ
26th October 2025 – 10:00-16:00
Bookings will be available for this course via the Southern Area Judo website
Coach Revalidation Seminar – The Modernised Dan Grade Syllabus

This is a licenced British Judo Coach Education / Revalidation course

BJA Safeguarding Conference - BJA Club Welfare Officers (CWO) and University Judo Clubs Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) - 28 Oct 25
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | MS Teams
The conference is only for BJA Club Welfare Officers (CWO) and University Judo Clubs Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL). There is a conference for BJA Stakeholders, staff, clubs and partners on 30th October ( See event listing).
28th October 2025 from 19:00-21:00
Theme: ‘Celebrating BJA SG Approach ‘child to adulthood’ :with a celebration on our Four Nation approach to safeguarding
This year we will be underpinning our conference by celebrating the CPSU Safe Sport Week Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign | CPSU which takes place from 6 to 10 October 2025 and Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding Adults Week 17 – 21 November 2025 Safeguarding Adults Week 17 – 21 November 2025 – Ann Craft Trust
This course is free of charge and will be facilitated online.
Facilitators will include external safeguarding organisations who support BJA (as an NGB) with its safeguarding agenda
THIS DOES NOT COUNT AS COACH OR CWO REVALIDATION OF SAFEGUARDING QUALIFICATION

BJA Safeguarding Conference - 30 Oct 25
2025-10-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Microsoft Teams – Online
30th October 2025 from 10:00-15:00
Theme: ‘Celebrating BJA SG Approach ‘child to adulthood’ :with a celebration on our Four Nation approach to safeguarding
This year we will be underpinning our conference by celebrating the CPSU Safe Sport Week Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport campaign | CPSU which takes place from 6 to 10 October 2025 and Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding Adults Week 17 – 21 November 2025 Safeguarding Adults Week 17 – 21 November 2025 – Ann Craft Trust
This course is free of charge and will be facilitated online and is open to BJA Stakeholders, staff, clubs and partners.
Facilitators will include external safeguarding organisations who support BJA (as an NGB) with its safeguarding agenda
THIS DOES NOT COUNT AS COACH OR CWO REVALIDATION OF SAFEGUARDING QUALIFICATION
This conference is no longer available to book

National Technical Conference
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | University of Wolverhampton, Lecture Theatre Room WA007, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD
National Technical Conference – 1st-2nd November 2025 Walsall
British Judo’s National Technical Conference returns this autumn—and we’re thrilled to welcome Olympic legend Shinji Hosokawa 8th Dan (JPN) as our headline clinician.
Hosokawa is a two-time Olympic medalist having captured gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Games whilst a Bronze medal followed in Seoul in 1988 with a world title sandwiched in between in 1985, before embarking on a coaching career that has produced stars such as triple-Olympic champion Tadahiro Nomura. This is a rare chance to learn directly from one of judo’s most respected technical minds at this year’s National Technical Conference.
The conference is aimed at all BJA-licensed coaches and judoka graded 2nd Kyu and above, with all on-the-mat sessions led by Hosokawa.
Cost £60.00 for two days and £35 for one day
Refreshments will be provided – attendees are requested to bring own lunch
Programme / Agenda
This Conference is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course.
Attendance for two days qualifies as two revalidation events. Attendance for one day qualifies as one revalidation event.

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L1 - Coventry Minimon for Boys and Girls
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Sport Connexion, Leamington Road, Coventry, CV8 3FL
Venue: Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3FL
Categories:
This will be an open weight competition where players will be sorted into suitable pools of 4 (where possible) on the day. When arranging the pools the Tournament Director will consider the age, weight and experience of the players.
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 30TH OCTOBER 2025**(or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

L2 - Dragon's Academy Judo Tournament Yellow Belt and Below
2025-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Llanishen High School, LLanishen High School, Heol Hir, Cardiff, CF14 5YL
Venue: Llanishen High School, Heol Hir, Cardiff, CF14 5YL
Categories:
Group A: Girls 8-11 Years, Red and Yellow
Group B: Boys 8-11 Years, Red and Yellow
Group C: Girls 12-15 Years, Red and Yellow
Group D: Boys 12-15 Years, Red and Yellow
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
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U8/ L1 Jersey U8 Festival and Interclub Competition
2025-11-01 14:00 - 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 8-15 years
C: Girls 8-15 years
D: Senior Men
E: Senior Women
Weigh In:
02:00pm – 02:15pm
**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry has reached its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2025-11-01 16:30 - 17:30 | University of Wolverhampton, Lecture Theatre Room WA007, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD

L1 - Higham and Rushden Kyu Grade Competition
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 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, Unit 5 Factory 2, Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BQ
Kyu Grade
Group 1: Men 16+ Novice to 4th Kyu
Group 2: Ladies 16+ Novice to 3rd Kyu
**CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025**
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

U8 - Higham an Rushden Under 8 Festival
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 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, Unit 5 Factory 2, Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BQ
Under 8 Festival
Group 1: Boys aged 5-7
Group 2: Girls aged 5-7
**CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025**
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

L1 - Higham and Rushden Judo Club Mon and Kyu Adaptive Competition
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 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, Unit 5 Factory 2, Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BQ
Categories:
Group 1: Boys 8-15
Group 2: Girls 8-15
Group 3: Ladies and Men 16+
WEIGH IN TIMES WILL BE CONFIRMED IN THE WEEK OF THE COMPETITION ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AS WELL AS VIA EMAIL- COACHES- PLEASE CAN YOU FORWARD THE WEIGH IN TIMES TO YOUR PLAYERS WHEN YOU HAVE RECEIVED OUR EMAIL
**CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>ENTRY OUTLINE<<

U8/ L1 - Peninsula Judo U8 Festival and Winter Open Orange Belt and Under
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Peninsula Judo, Peninsula Judo, PLymstock School, Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth,, PL9 9AZ
Venue: Peninsula Judo, Plymstock School, Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9AZ
Categories:
Under 8 Festival
Under 16 Orange Belt and Under – 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 medal.
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>U8 FESTIVAL ENTRY OUTLINES<<
>>ORANGE AND UNDER ENTRY OUTLINES<<

U8/ L1 - Bonsai Kodomo-No-Taikai
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Craigswood Sports Centre, Livingston, EH54 5ER, United Kingdom
Venue: Craigswood Sports Centre, Livingston, EH54 5ER
Categories:
Under 8 Festival
Age Group 8, 9 & 10 – Maximum Grade 9th Mon
Age Group 11 & 12 – Maximum Grade 12th Mon
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
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L3 - Northern Ireland Closed
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Foyle Arena, 2 Limavady Road, Derry, County Londonderry, BT47 6JY, Northern Ireland
Venue: Foyle Arena, 2 Limavady Road Derry/Londonderry, BT47 6JY
Categories:
Cadets – Year of Birth 2009, 2010 and 2011
Juniors – Year of Birth 2006 – 2011
Seniors – Age 14+ on day of competition
Veterans – Minimum age of 30 years on a day of competition
**CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

First Aid and Safeguarding - 2 Nov 25 - Kidderminster
2025-11-02 09:00 - 16:00
British Judo Accredited Safeguarding & Protecting Children Course & Emergency Sports First Aid Course
Venue: Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster. DY11 7DY
Sunday 2nd November 2025
Safeguarding 9am to 1230 – Course Fee £35
First Aid 1300 to 1600 – Course Fee £55 Course Tutor: Lee Holley 5th Dan
Courses are suitable for those required to complete the face to face course requirements for new BJA coach awards or revalidation of existing awards.
To book and pay for your place, please email Kate Woolven firstaidswimtraining@gmail.com

Training Details

First Aid & Safeguarding - 2nd Nov 25 - New Malden
2025-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Ray Stevens Academy, 253 Burlington Road, New Malden, KT3 4NE, United Kingdom
Both First Aid and Safeguarding & Protecting Children 2nd November 2025 – 09:00-17:00
Ray Stevens Academy, 253 Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4NE, UK
£120
Booking Link
First Aid 2nd November 2025 – 09:00-13:00
Ray Stevens Academy, 253 Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4NE, UK
£60
Booking Link
Safeguarding & Protecting Children 2nd November 2025 – 14:00-17:00
Ray Stevens Academy, 253 Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4NE, UK
£60
Booking Link

L3 - London Area Regional Schools Championships
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 | University of East London Sports Centre, Docklands, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
Venue: SportsDock, University of East London, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD

Categories:
Academic Years 4 & 5: (born 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2017) Technical Restrictions. Please note that these players are not eligible for the British Schools National Championships
Academic Years 6 & 7 (born 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2015) Technical Restrictions
Academic Years 8 & 9 (born 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013)
Academic Years 10 to 13 (born 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2011)
**EARLY ENTRY CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY 30TH SEPTMEBER 2025**
**LATE ENTRY CLOSIG DATE: FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

L3 - The Scottish National Closed Championships
2025-11-08 08:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 | Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities, 1 O'Donnell Way, ML1 2TZ
Venue: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, 1 O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
Competition Days:
Saturday 8th November 2025 – Minors, Pre-Cadet, Cadets, Juniors and Seniors
Sunday 9th November 2025 – Veterans
All players must have a current up-to-date membership of JudoScotland. It is the Judoka’s responsibility to check that their licence is in date and that they meet the eligibility criteria to compete.
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2025 AT 12:00**(or when entry reaches its limit)
>>ENTER HERE<<
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

Dan grading for Seniors & Veterans (30+), men and women - York - 8 Nov 25
2025-11-08 09:30 - 16:00 | York Railway Institute Judo Club, York Gymnasium 22 Queen Street, York, Yorkshire, YO24 1AD, England
Dan grading for Seniors & Veterans (30+), men and women
8th November 2025
Multimat grading event
York Railway Institute (Railway Institute, 24 Queen St, York YO24 1AD)
£25 through the area website or £30 on the day (cash or card).
Dual entry to both categories +£10
Registration and info via calendar section of area website: https://www.yhjudo.org.uk/cal-e-booking/grading.
Area can be reached via social media:
– Facebook.com/yhjudo
– instagram.com/yhjudo
Specifically for gradings:
– Telegram: https://t.me/yhj_gradings
– gradings@yhjudo.org.uk

NHC AREA – Dr. George Bountakis Seminar (+Coach Revalidation) - 8 Nov 25 - Wokingham
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:30 | Pinewood Judo Club, Pinewood Leisure Centre Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AQ, England
Use the following link to book via the NHC website:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/252463399332361
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

L3 - London Area Senior Open
2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | University of East London Sports Centre, Docklands, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
Venue: SportsDock, University of East London, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD
Categories:
Group A: Senior Men Novice to 5th Kyu
Group B: Senior Men 4th Kyu to 2nd Kyu
Group C: Senior Men 1st Kyu and Above
Group D: Senior Women Novice to 5th Kyu
Group E: Senior Women 4th Kyu to 2nd Kyu
Group F: Senior Women 1st Kyu and Above
**UPDATE – Weigh in times**
Adaptive & VI Judoka 08:15AM – 09:00AM
Senior Men Group A 09:30AM – 10:15AM
Senior Men Group B 10:30AM – 11:15AM
Senior Female Group 11:30AM – 12:15PM
Senior Men Group C 13:00PM – 14:00PM
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

L3 - London Area Adaptive and VI Championships
2025-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | 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
Weigh- in:
All competitors under age 18 MUST present themselves to the weigh-in wearing competition acceptable judogi trousers and a Plain White T-shirt. Please see updated allowance in table below.
Weigh-in Time: 08:15AM – 09:00AM
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>ENTRY OUTLINE<<

Referee Education Module - Club, Area & Nat C - 9 Nov 25 - Herts
2025-11-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Almond Judo, Brookmans Park Herts, United Kingdom
Referee Education Module – Club, Area & Nat C
Sunday 9th November 2025
Venue: Brookmans Park, Herts
Cost: £30
Organiser Details:
Northern Home Counties Judo
Dan Harris – IJF Continental Referee – G06098
Danharrisjudo@hotmail.com
07853336324

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Modernised Dan Grade Syllabus Coach Education Sussex - 9 Nov 25 - Ashington
2025-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, RH20 3PG, United Kingdom
Update to coaches on the Modernised Dan Grade Syllabus
Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, Pulborough, RH20 3PG
9th November 2025 – 10:00-16:00
Bookings will be available for this course via the Southern Area Judo website
Coach Revalidation Seminar – The Modernised Dan Grade Syllabus

This is a licenced British Judo Coach Education / Revalidation course

A Technical Dan Grading Course/Assessment - 15 & 16 Nov 25 - Southend
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | Westcliff Judo Club, Chase Sport and Fitness Centre, 250 Prittlewell Chase,, Southend on Sea, SS0 OPR, United Kingdom
A Technical Dan Grading Course/Assessment will take place on Saturday and Sunday . There will also be a Competitive Skills preparation and exam. Candidates will be able to complete either or both.
Venue: Westcliff Judo Club, Chase Sport and Fitness Centre, 250 Prittlewell Chase,
Southend on Sea, SS0 OPR.
Tutor: Dave Horton-Jones 7th Dan National Gradings Manager
Date: Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th November 2025
Sessions: Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm Booking in at 9.30am
Sunday: 9.00am to 1.00pm (finish times approximate)
During the weekend candidates will be tutored on the Technical Dan Grade Syllabus and will be continually assessed in order to complete the promotion requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a promotion and to further develop your judo skills. All exam passes will be honoured prior to the new revised exams starting Jan 2026
Candidates MUST have previously carried out some preparation for the examination
Cost: £50.00 There will be an additional fee of £50.00 to register the promotion.
There will be no additional fee for the Competitive skills exam.
There will be an opportunity to carry out a Katame-no-kata exam which will require a £10 cash fee to register a pass and award of certificate.
Prior registration is required.
Places are limited and the WJC will contact you on receipt of your application and provide payment details, payment in advance only.
For further information please contact, Dave Horton-Jones –
e-mail: dave.hortonjones@britishjudo.org.uk or call mobile: 07977 688491
To apply please email Mike Chapman admin@westcliffjudoclub.co.uk or call mobile 0788 0920874

L2 - HWJC Mini Mon
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | High Wycombe Judo Centre
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 4UE
Categories:
8 to 11 years – Boys Novice to 6th Mon
8 to 11 years – Girls Novice to 6th Mon
12 to 15 years – Boys Novice to 6th Mon
12 to 15 years – Girls Novice to 6th Mon
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2025**

L2 - Samurai Boys Green & Under Championships
2025-11-15 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: Boys Red & Yellow Belts
GROUP B: Boys Orange & Green belts
No British National Pre Cadet or Cadet Championships medallists allowed
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 and a t-shirt.
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2025**

L2 - SKK Club Competition
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | 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: FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>ENTRY OUTLINES<<

L3 - DNA Judo Concord Open Championships
2025-11-15 08:00 - 18:00 | Concord Sports Centre, Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S56AE, United Kingdom
Venue: Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S5 6AE
Categories:
Event 1 – Players under 12 – Novice to 6th Mon
Event 2 – Players under 12 – 7th Mon to 15th Mon
Event 3 – Players under 16 – Novice to 9th Mon
Event 4 – Players under 16 – 10th Mon to 15th Mon
Event 5 – Seniors (Players aged 14 & above) Novice to 2nd Kyu
Event 6 – Veterans (Players aged 35 & above) Novice to 2nd Kyu
**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
>>ENTER HERE<<

BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course - 15 Nov 25 - Online Interactive Classroom - FULLY BOOKED
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | MS Teams
This course is now fully booked
BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course
Saturday 15 November 2025 – 10:00-13:00 – Online Interactive Classroom (via Microsoft Teams)
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 need to have your camera on for the duration of this training.
Course aim & learning outcomes:
Aim: To promote best for Safeguarding with Children & Young People and Adults within the BJA
You must be aged 18 or over to attend this course
Learning Outcomes:

To understand the policies, procedures and legislation which underpin our role
To increase skills and confidence when engaging with safeguarding issues and in recognising the indicators of abuse
To promote best practice when contributing to ‘recognising, responding, referring & recording’ safeguarding concerns
Understanding the impact of abuse and trauma on children
To gain up to date knowledge on current issues of risk that impact on Children & Young People
To raise awareness and familiarisation of BJA and local procedures relating to referrals & reporting

BJA are offering the children & adult safeguarding course as an online interactive classroom for not just CWOs and Coaches as a validation and/or revalidation but this is open to referees, officials, Tournament Directors etc. Its about a space for learning and continuous professional development.
We look forward to seeing you on the training.
To clarify the duration of the course is 3 hours and this equates with national standards for a Level 2 Safeguarding course.
CIMPSA Quality Assure all it’s products Annually in July & August 2025 our QA report enables us to continually review and update this learning experience.

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(CANCELLED) Masterclass - Train With Paralympians and Their Coaches
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:30
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to train with some of the world’s top Paralympic judokas and their coach!
Featuring:

Evan Molloy – Paralympian & IBSA Judo World Bronze Medallist 2025

Dan Powell – Paralympic Silver Medallist & IBSA Judo World Champion 2025

Ian Johns – Paralympic Head Coach for Great Britain

Date: Saturday, 15th November 2025Location: Silverwood School, Rowde, Devizes, SN10 2QQ
Session Times:

Under 14s: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Over 14s / Seniors: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Cost: £15 per person
All queries to razz_hopkins@outlook.com
The event is organised by Devizes Judo Club: https://devizesjudo.co.uk

L2 - Samurai Girls Green & Ladies Blue & Under
2025-11-16 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: Girls Red & Yellow Belts
GROUP B: Girls Orange & Green belts
GROUP C: Women Blue & Under
No British National Pre Cadet or Cadet Championships medallists allowed
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 and a t-shirt.
**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2025**

L3 - Western Area Regional School Championships
2025-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Kingsley School Sports Centre, Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY, United Kingdom
Venue: The Sports Hall, Kingsley School, North Down Road, Bideford EX39 3JR
Categories:
Academic Years 4 & 5: (born 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2017)
Minimum grade 1st mon (Bottom Red Belt). Please note that these players are not eligible for the British Schools National Championships
Academic Years 6 & 7 (born 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2015)
Minimum grade 4th mon (Bottom Yellow Belt).
Academic Years 8 & 9 (born 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013)
Minimum grade 6th mon (Top Yellow Belt).
Academic Years 10 to 13 (born 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2011)
Minimum grade 9th mon (Top Orange Belt) or 4th kyu (Senior Orange Belt).
**CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

l3 - SKK Judo Club Orange Belt Under & Kyu/ Dan Grade Open
2025-11-16 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:
Section A: Novice to 4th Kyu (White to Orange)
Section B : 3rd Kyu to 1st Kyu (Green to Brown – Not Point Scoring)
Section C : 1st Kyu & Above (Point Scoring opportunities)
Weigh In:
Section A – Weigh in – 8.30 -9.00am contest starting approx. 9.30.
Section B & C – Weigh in – 10-10:45am contest start 11.30 or earlier.
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

L3 - Southern Area Closed - Minors, Pre-Cadets and Cadets
2025-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Woking Leisure Centre, Woking Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking,Surrey, GU22 9BA
Venue: Woking Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9BA
Categories:
Minors: born 2014-2016 (minimum age 8 years) Minimum grade 4th Mon
Pre cadets: born 2012-2013. Minimum grade 6th Mon
Cadets: born 2009-2011. Minimum grade 9th Mon.
Weigh-In Times:
Pre-Cadets: 0830 – 0900
Minors: 1030 – 1100
Cadets: 1230 -1300
**CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 10TH NOEVEMBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
>>ENTER HERE<<

BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course - 18 Nov 25 - Online Interactive Classroom - FULLY BOOKED
2025-11-18 15:00 - 18:00 | MS Teams
BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course
Tuesday 18 November 2025 – 15:00-18:00 – Online Interactive Classroom (via Microsoft Teams)
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 need to have your camera on for the duration of this training.
Course aim & learning outcomes:
Aim: To promote best for Safeguarding with Children & Young People and Adults within the BJA
You must be aged 18 or over to attend this course
Learning Outcomes:

To understand the policies, procedures and legislation which underpin our role
To increase skills and confidence when engaging with safeguarding issues and in recognising the indicators of abuse
To promote best practice when contributing to ‘recognising, responding, referring & recording’ safeguarding concerns
Understanding the impact of abuse and trauma on children
To gain up to date knowledge on current issues of risk that impact on Children & Young People
To raise awareness and familiarisation of BJA and local procedures relating to referrals & reporting

BJA are offering the children & adult safeguarding course as an online interactive classroom for not just CWOs and Coaches as a validation and/or revalidation but this is open to referees, officials, Tournament Directors etc. Its about a space for learning and continuous professional development.
We look forward to seeing you on the training.
To clarify the duration of the course is 3 hours and this equates with national standards for a Level 2 Safeguarding course.
CIMPSA Quality Assure all it’s products Annually in July & August 2025 our QA report enables us to continually review and update this learning experience.

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First Aid - 19 Nov 25 - York
2025-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 | York St John University
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Costs include all manuals, equipment and certificates which are valid for three years. You can also combine courses, saving time and money whilst receiving multiple qualifications in the same day.
More information, or if you’d like to book a course:
info@actfastfirst.co.uk
www.actfastfirst.co.uk

L3 - NHC Regional Schools Championships
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | The Brentwood Centre, The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, United Kingdom
Organiser Details:
Northern Home Counties: nhccomps@gmail.com
Venue: The Brentwood Centre, Doddingshurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, CM15 9NN
Categories:
Academic Years 4 & 5: (born 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2017)
Minimum grade 1st mon (Bottom Red Belt). Please note that these players are not eligible for the British Schools National Championships
Academic Years 6 & 7 (born 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2015)
Minimum grade 4th mon (Bottom Yellow Belt).
Academic Years 8 & 9 (born 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013)
Minimum grade 6th mon (Top Yellow Belt).
Academic Years 10 to 13 (born 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2011)
Minimum grade 9th mon (Top Orange Belt) or 4th kyu (Senior Orange Belt).
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
>>ENTER HERE<<
**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2025**

U8/ L1 - Keizoku
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facilities, 1 O'Donnell Way, ML1 2TZ
Venue: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, 1 O’Donnell Way, ML1 2TZ
Categories:
Group 1: Under 8 Festival
Group 2: 8, 9 & 10 years (up to 9th mon)
Group 3: 11 & 12 years (up to 12th mon)
Grouping: Judoka will be grouped into pools of 4 or 5 based on age and weight. All participants will be weighed in on the day, and, where possible, grouped within their own age category.
**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OULTLINE<<
>>ENTER HERE<<

L1 -Scottish Adapted & VI Open Judo Festival
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Ravenscraig, Regional Sports Facility, 1 O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ TBC, United Kingdom
Venue: Ravenscraig regional sports facility, 1 O’Donnell Way, ML1 2TZ
This developmental judo event is specially designed event for adapted and visually impaired judoka starting on or have some experience at competitive Judo beyond their club environment.
**CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2025**
>>EVENT OUTLINE<<
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>>NON JUDOSCOTLAND MEMBERS ENTER HERE<<

L3 - NIJF North West Open
2025-11-22 08:00 - 17:00
Please see the NIJF website for more information.

Technical Grading Level 1 & Technical Grading Level 2 – 22 Nov 25 – Kidderminster
2025-11-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Samurai Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7DY, England
Technical Grading Level 1
09:00 – 12:45
The aim of this module is to deliver, discuss and work with the technical requirement of British Judo’s ‘Mon and Kyu Grading Syllabus’ 1st to 9th Mon and the Kyu grade equivalent in order that coaches can confidently prepare and grade players Novice to 6th Mon and Novice to 5th Kyu.
Technical Grading Level 2
13:15 – 17:00
The aim of this module is to deliver, discuss and work with the technical requirement of British Judo’s ‘Mon and Kyu Grading Syllabus’ 10th to 18th Mon and the Kyu grade equivalent) in order that coaches can confidently prepare athletes for examination.
Use the booking form below to complete your registration.
Cost: £20 each or £30 for both
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course

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Ju-No-Kata - 22 Nov 25 - Swinton Judo Club, Manchester
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Swinton Judo Club, 87-189 Moorside Road, Swinton, M27 9LL, United Kingdom
It is a Kata course which necessary for Kata certificates, being led by Sean Nuttall.
Must wear judogi any colour.
Bring your own drinks and food.
Cost is £25 for Kata only or £50 for both Kata and Self Defence being held on the next day.
All enquires and payment queries to Matthew Clempner:
msclempner@hotmail.com or call 07968 795 097

This is a British Judo Licenced Coach Education / Revalidation Course

BJA National Kata Course 2025 – Nage-no-kata - 22 Nov 25 - Aldershot
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Army School Physical Training, Fox Lines, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 2LB
During the day participants will be tutored by Yoshihiko Iura Kodokan 8th Dan in Nage-no-kata. Those holding an Attendance Certificate from a BJA Nage-no-kata course will be continuously assessed for a BJA Level 1 Kata certificate by BJA Kata Commission members. Holders of a BJA Level 1, or above, certificate, will be tutored on the kata in preparation for an appropriate higher examination.
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course
National Kata Course – Nage-No-Kata, Katame-No-Kata and Itsutsu-No-Kata

Dan Grading for Men & Women - Samurai Judo Club, Kidderminster - 23 Nov 25
2025-11-23 | Samurai Judo Club, Kidderminster, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7DY, United Kingdom
Categories:
This is a dan grading for men and women currently graded 1st kyu to 4th dan.
This follows our previous extremely successful gradings, we average over 60 players at each
grading and usually have sufficient high grades that men can be graded to 5th dan on the day and
women have line-ups and points for up to 4th dan. We therefore confidently expect a high turnout of
all grades for this grading.
Masters will be paired together where reasonably possible.
Weigh-in Times Changed
Because of the large entry (even by our usual numbers), the weigh-in times have changed and are now:
Male 1st kyu: 9.30 – 9.50 am
All women: 12.30 – 1.00 pm
Male Dan grades: 2.00 – 2.30 pm
Eligibility:
All candidates must hold current BJA membership and be a minimum of 15 years of age. Candidates
must be BJA 1st kyu or above. Players holding AJA or BJC grades and wishing to convert to BJA
grades are also welcome, please contact us by email to discuss, well in advance of the event.
For dan grades, please note that it is the COMPETITIVE dan grade which is the relevant grade. For
example, a competitive 2nd dan who holds a technical 3rd dan is regarded for the purposes of this
grading as a 2nd dan.
Late Entries
We are still accepting entries. However, there is currently a technical problem with the Online Entries system. Therefore, players can enter in advance by emailing their details to:
club@samuraijudo.uk
They can then pay on the day at the pre-entry rate of £20.
Players can also enter on the day without notifying us in advance, at a cost of £25.
Please ensure that ALL required information is on your entry.
Confirmation of purchase is also confirmation of entry.
Enquiries: e-mail: club@samuraijudo.uk website: www.samurai.org.uk or our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/samuraijc
For contact in case of emergency on day of competition only: 07986 422335
Competitors who are entering a category which is different to their sex assigned at birth are
requested to contact safeguarding@britishjudo.org.uk at the earliest opportunity.
EVENT FLYER

L2 - Scottish Student Sport Kyu Grade Open
2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | St Maurices High School, Westfield, Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
Venue: St. Maurices High School, Westfield Rd, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G68 9AG
Open to all senior players who are at least 16 years old and who are 2nd kyu and below, including
novice (white belt) grades as long as they have a valid full license on the day.
Categories:
Novice (White Belt) to 5th Kyu (Yellow Belt)
4th Kyu (Orange Belt) to 2nd Kyu (Blue Belt)
All competitors will be weighed in and categories will be made to suit pools where possible
**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2025 AT 12:00** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>ENTER HERE<<
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

U8/ L1 - Alpha Judo Red and Yellow Belt and U8 Festival
2025-11-23 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:
Under 8 Festival
Red and Yellow Belt
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

Master Class with Lele & Ethan Nairne - Bradford - 23 Nov 25
2025-11-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Sedbergh Leisure Centre, Bradford, BD12 0HQ, United Kingdom
Tachi-waza technical skills / Ne-waza technical skills/Competition tactical insights/New rules update/Q&A with performance players.
Dan grade theory update preceding masterclass.
23 November 2025 – 09:00-13:00
Sedbergh Leisure Centre, Bradford, BD12 0HQ
For further details on how to book:
https://forms.gle/DvY35BGkFrNbYQAm9
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Finding Your Feet - Pudsey Judo Club - 23 Nov 25
2025-11-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Pudsey Judo Club, 16D Coal Hill Lane, LS28 5NA
In 2023 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.
Cost: £30
Date/Times: 23rd November 2025 – 10:00-14:00
Venue: Pudsey Judo Club, UltraFlex gym, Cape Mills, Coal Hill lane, Leeds LS28 5NA
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 / Revalidation Course

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BJA National Kata Course 2025 – Itsutsu-no-kata and Katame-no-kata - 23 Nov 25 - Aldershot
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Army School Physical Training, Fox Lines, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 2LB
During the day participants will be tutored by Yoshihiko Iura Kodokan 8th Dan in Itsutsu-no-kata and Katame-no-kata Those holding an Attendance Certificate from corresponding BJA Kata Courses will be continuously assessed for BJA Level 1 Kata certificates by BJA Kata Commission members. Holders of a BJA Level 1, or above, certificate, will be tutored on the kata in preparation for the appropriate higher-level examinations.
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course
National Kata Course – Nage-No-Kata, Katame-No-Kata and Itsutsu-No-Kata

Personal Safety / Self Defence - 23 Nov 25 - Swinton Judo Club, Manchester
2025-11-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Swinton Judo Club, 87-189 Moorside Road, Swinton, M27 9LL, United Kingdom
Personal Safety and Self Defence using Judo Methodology and Physiology. This course is also for coaches wishing a qualification in this subject.
You can wear judogi or tracksuit for this course.
Bring your own drinks and food.
Cost is £30 for for Self Defence or £50 for the Kata being held the previous day also.
All enquires and payment queries to Matthew Clempner:
msclempner@hotmail.com or call 07968 795 097

This is a British Judo Licenced Coach Education / Revalidation Course

2025 National Ladies Dan Grading - 29th Nov 25 - Bishops Stortford
2025-11-29 | Bishops Stortford Judokwai, The Herts and Essex Sports Centre, Beldans Lane,, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LH
2025 NATIONAL LADIES DAN GRADING

VENUE: Bishops Stortford Judokwai, The Herts & Essex Sports Centre, Beldams Lane, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5LH
DATE: Saturday 29th November 2025
COST: £25 prior entries – online entry or £30 with Theory
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE ENTRY WILL CLOSE 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE GRADING
ENTRY AFTER THIS DATE WILL STILL BE POSSIBLE BUT MUST BE PAID IN CASH ON THE DAY
£30 on the day (CASH ONLY)
Grading + Theory: Additional £5.00
THEORY EXAMS TO BE CARRIED OUT WHEN MAT AVAILABLE
BOOK-IN: 10.00 to 10.30
WEIGH-IN: All candidates will be weighed
If there are enough veterans on the day, they will be graded as a separate group
PLEASE NOTE: WHITE SUITS ONLY MUST BE WORN
Contest duration will be four minutes.
For further information, please contact Kim Tilley: 07710 846864
NO CALLS AFTER 9PM

BJA National A (FULL) and National B (FULL) - Wales -29 & 30 Nov 25
2025-11-29 - 2025-11-30 | Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
This module is mainly suitable for referees who are National C wanting to be National B and those already National B wanting to be National A level.
Please Note: This course is now full for National A & B please contact the course organiser (details below), to be added to the reserve list.
Referee education modules are suitable for those candidates who wish to gain the knowledge and theoretical qualification for their next level referee award. The modules are also suitable for participants who have no intent to become a referee but do wish to improve their knowledge of refereeing. The module is focussed on detailed application of the current rule set, attendees are expected to know the basic rules before attending at these levels, the module is intended to sharpen the referees understanding and therefore application accurately. The module will end with a theory examination, some of which will be elements you will have covered previously and some on the skills you have attained during the module. The practical element will be done separately at events identified by the NRC.
The module is a coach revalidation module for all levels of coach who fully qualify at a referee grade higher than they currently hold including the practical examination. This is also a referee theory revalidation event for those referees who were already at National A / B level but were not fully revalidated on 1st January 2024 or for those referees who missed the national rules seminar to gain a suitable substitute credit.
Date/Times:
29th and 30th November 2025
09:00-18:00 Saturday
09:00-16:00 Sunday
Venue: Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Close, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW
Course organiser: Keith Merrick – 07887 455587 – Keith.merrick@britishjudo.org.uk
Cost: £100 National A FULL National B £50 FULL
THIS IS A BRITISH JUDO ASSOCIATION LICENSED REFEREE MODULE

Western Area Competitive Dan Grading - 29 Nov 25 - Bath
2025-11-29 | Bath University, Claverton Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
WESTERN AREA COMPETITIVE DAN GRADING
And theory examination
For male and female
1st Kyu’s and above
Saturday November 29th 2025
Venue
Bath University Dojo
Claverton Down Bath, BA2 7AY
Booking in 11 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. 07885473178
Home 01752 406576
Email; kimber@blueyonder.co.uk
Dan Grading 29 Nov 25 – Flyer

Luke Preston Masterclass - hosted by Surrey Judo - 29 Nov 25 - Camberley
2025-11-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Camberley Judo Club, Deer Rock Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4EP, England
Luke will be sharing some of his techniques and providing hints / tips for competitive judo. There will be Q&A session, plus randori
2x Sessions:
12:00 – 1:30pm: Minor & Pre Cadets
2pm to 4pm: Cadets, Juniors & Seniors
No charge to Surrey registered players, £5 mat fee on the day to everyone else
Contact bjasurrey@outlook.com to book your place stating the following:
Name / Age / Session attending / Club / Email
£free to Surrey judoka. £5 to everyone else
Camberley Judo Club
Deer Rock Road
Camberley
GU15 4EP
This is a British Judo licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Southern Area (Kent) Dan Gradings 2025 - Croydon - 30 Nov 25
2025-11-30 | 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.

London Area Dan Grading - Budokwai - 2025/26
2025-11-30 | Budokwai, 4 Gilston Road, London, none, SW10 9SL, United Kingdom
Venue: Budokwai, 4 Gilston road, London SW10 9SL
Times: Booking at: 11.00am Start 12:00pm
Dates:
30/11/25
25/1/26
22/2/26
29/3/26
26/4/26
24/5/26
28/6/26
26/7/27
27/9/26
25/10/26
29/11/26
All enquiries to the Budokwai on 0207 3701000.

(CANCELLED) L3 - Bedminster and Patchway Senior Kyu Grade Championships
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, Hengrove Promenade, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 0DE
Venue: Hengrove Promenade, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 0DE
Categories:
Group 1: Men aged 14 + years – Orange to Brown Belt
Group 2: Women aged 14 + years – Orange to Brown Belt

L1 - NHC Kata Championships
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Pinewood Judo Club, Pinewood Leisure Centre Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AQ, England
Venue: Pinewood Judo Club, Old Wokingham Rd, Wokingham RG40 3AQ
Juniors
Category A: 8-11
Demonstrate sets 2 & 3 of Nage-no-kata
Demonstrate sets 1 of Katame-no-kata
Category A:
Demonstrate sets 1,2 & 3 of Nage-no-kata
Demonstrate sets 1 & 2 of Katame-no-kata
Demonstrate sets 1& 2 of Ju-no-kata.
Seniors
Category B: 16+
Demonstrate the entire Nage-no-kata
Demonstrate the entire Katame-no-kata
Demonstrate the entire Ju-no-kata
Demonstrate the entire Kodokan Goshin-Jutsu.
Demonstrate the entire Kime-no-kata
Demonstrate the entire Koshiki-no-kata
Demonstrate the entire Gonosen-no-kata
Demonstrate the entire Itsutsu-no-kata

Cost: Senior: £30 per Kata (£15 per judoka)
Junior Category A: £15 per Kata (£7.50 per Judoka)
Junior Category B: £10 per Kata (£5 per Judoka)
**CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2025**
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<
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U8/ L1 Nottingham U8 Festival and U12/U16 Red Belt Open
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Harvey Road, Nottingham, NG8 3GP
Venue: Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Harvey Road (via Beechdale Road), Nottingham. NG8 3GP (Sat Nav NG8 3BB)
Categories:
A: Under 8 Years (players aged 6-7 years)
B: U12 Novice and Red Belt (players aged 8-11 years inclusive)
C: U16 Novice and Red Belt (players aged 12-15 years inclusive)
Weigh In and Registration:
Category A – 8.00am to 8.30am
Category B – TBC Category C – TBC
Will be communicated by email and
published on our Facebook page
**CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMEBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

U8 - BSJK Invitational U8 Festival
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | The Herts and Essex Sports Centre, Beldams Lane, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5LH
INVITATIONAL ONLY
Venue: The Herts and Essex Sports Centre, Beldams Lane, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM23 5LH
Girls & Boys, aged 6 – 7yrs: 9:00am
All Judoka MUST bring their VALID judo membership card and their record book to registration.
Judo warm-up activities and games, followed by friendly and informal randori match-ups.
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

New Dan Grade Requirements - 30 Nov 25 - Thetford
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Thetford Sports Centre
Course is a practical event and will cover the extra Techniques that will be required from 2026 and some of the existing techniques
Revalidation Course Suitable for All Level of Coaches and Players. White judogi should be worn
Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch
£10.00 Eastern area licence holders. £20.00. Non-Eastern area licence holders
Event fees should be paid directly to the BJA Eastern Area Sort Code 30-99-08 Account Number 22971468
Contact stewartcollings@live.co.uk for any queries regarding booking.
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Introduction to the new Dan Grading Syllabus - 30 Nov 25 - Plymouth
2025-11-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Flo Martial Arts, Unit 9, 62 Valley Road, Business Park, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1AB, United Kingdom
To book contact Jeremy Robinson – judojerm@hotmail.co.uk – 07789 276651
This is a British Judo licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

First Aid - 6 Dec 25 - Bromley - FULLY BOOKED
2025-12-06 | Norman Park Community Sports Centre, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EG, United Kingdom
This course is now fully booked
6th December, 2025
0930-1330
£50.00 per person
Endorsed by the BJA for CPD
Address: Norman Park Community Sport Centre (Athletics Race Track),
Hayes Lane
Bromley, Kent
BR2 9EG.
To book, email: info@nma-training.co.uk

L3 - SUKT (Sheffield Uni Kyu Tournament)
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Goodwin Sports Centre, Northumberland Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TY, United Kingdom
Venue: Goodwin Sports Centre, Northumberland Road, Sheffield, S10 2TY
Eligibility:
This is an open kyu grade senior event. Competitors will be required to produce a valid, in date FULL BJA licence. Recreational and pay as you throw licences are not valid for competition
Mon grades should enter the equivalent senior colour grade for that section
All competitors must have graded within the last 12 months (excluding 1st Kyu) and grade recorded in record book (licence).
Categories:
Novice – 5th kyu (white – yellow belt)
4th – 2nd kyu (orange – blue belt)
1st kyu (brown belt) point scoring
**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2025** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

U8/ L0.5 Wirral Judo Club Christmas Championships and U8 Festival
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Wirral Judo Club, Unit 1B, 106 Bridge Street. Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 1AN
Venue: Unit 1b, 106, Bridge Street, Birkenhead, Wirral. CH41 1AN. Above ‘Chelle’s Kitchen’.
Categories:
Group A: U8 Festival
Group B: All Girls 8-15 (White, Red, Yellow, Orange and Green Belts)
Group C: All Boys 8-15 (White and Red Belts)
Group D: All Boys 8-15 (Yellow, Orange and Green Belts)
We will be placing these competitors into groups, where we can, of similar age, grade, and weight.
There will be no set weight categories. All competitors will receive a medal after each completed group.
**CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2026** (or when entry reaches its limit)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

Nage-no-Kata - 6 Dec 25 - Bristol
2025-12-06 13:30 - 17:30 | Patchway Judo Club, Coniston Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5JP
Contact Jeremy Robinson to book:
judojerm@hotmail.co.uk
07789 276 651
This is a British Judo Licenced Coach Revalidation / Education Course

L3 - Eastern Area Regional School Championships
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Breckland Leisure Centre, Crockford Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Venue: Breckland Leisure Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Categories:
Academic Years 4 & 5: (born 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2017) Technical Restrictions. Please note that these players are not eligible for the British Schools National Championships
Academic Years 6 & 7 (born 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2015) Technical Restrictions
Academic Years 8 & 9 (born 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013)
Academic Years 10 to 13 (born 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2011)
Weigh-in times:
Years 4/5: 09:00 to 09:30,
Years 6/7: 10:00 to 10:30
Years 8/9: 10:00 to 10:30
Years 10-13: 11:00 to 11:30
**EARLY CLOSING DATE: BEFORE FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2026 AT 17:00**
**LATE CLOSING DATE: AFTER FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2026 AT 17:00**
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L2 - Eastern Area Development Event
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Breckland Leisure Centre, Crockford Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Venue: Breckland Leisure Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Categories:
Group 1: Minimum age 8 to under 11. Maximum Grade 6th Mon
Group 2: Senior player over 15 years. Maximum Grade 4th Kyu/ 9th Mon
Group 3: Senior Players over years. Maximum Grade 2nd Kyu/ 15th Mon
Registration/ Weigh In:
Group 1: 09:00 – 09:30
Group 2: 11:00 – 12:00
Group 3: TBC
**EARLY CLOSING DATE: BEFORE FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2026 AT 17:00**
**LATE CLOSING DATE: AFTER FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2026 AT 17:00**
>>EVENT OUTLINE<<

U8/L1 - (FULL ENTRY) Dragons U8 Festival and Xmas Rumble
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | K2 Leisure Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, East Sussex, RH11 9BQ
INVITATIONAL ONLY
Venue: Dojo, K2 Crawley, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, RH11 9BQ

Christian Pountain - Judo & Life Seminar (and Coach Revalidation Event) - 7 Dec 25 - Micklefield
2025-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Micklefield Judo Club, Sir William Ramsay School Rose Avenue Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7UB, United Kingdom
Booking Link
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Nage no Kata - 7 Dec 25 - Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:30 | North Coast Grappling, 17 Victoria Street, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, BT53 6DR, United Kingdom
7th December 2025 – 10:00-16:00
Venue North Coast Grappling, 17 Victoria Street, Ballymoney BT53 6DR
Please contact Dermot McCaul for further details and on how to book:
Dermot.mccaul25@gmail.com
07840 989 610

BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course - 8 Dec 25 - Online Interactive Classroom - FULLY BOOKED
2025-12-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Online Session
BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Course
Monday 8th December 2025 – 18:00-21:00 – Online Interactive Classroom (via Zoom)
This course is now fully booked
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 need to have your camera on for the duration of this training.
Course aim & learning outcomes:
Aim: To promote best for Safeguarding with Children & Young People and Adults within the BJA
You must be aged 18 or over to attend this course
Learning Outcomes:

To understand the policies, procedures and legislation which underpin our role
To increase skills and confidence when engaging with safeguarding issues and in recognising the indicators of abuse
To promote best practice when contributing to ‘recognising, responding, referring & recording’ safeguarding concerns
Understanding the impact of abuse and trauma on children
To gain up to date knowledge on current issues of risk that impact on Children & Young People
To raise awareness and familiarisation of BJA and local procedures relating to referrals & reporting

BJA are offering the children & adult safeguarding course as an online interactive classroom for not just CWOs and Coaches as a validation and/or revalidation but this is open to referees, officials, Tournament Directors etc. Its about a space for learning and continuous professional development.
We look forward to seeing you on the training.
To clarify the duration of the course is 3 hours and this equates with national standards for a Level 2 Safeguarding course.
CIMPSA Quality Assure all it’s products Annually in July & August 2025 our QA report enables us to continually review and update this learning experience.

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First Aid - 13 Dec 25 - Bromley
2025-12-13 | Norman Park Community Sports Centre, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EG, United Kingdom
13th December, 2025
0900-1300
£50.00 per person
Endorsed by the BJA for CPD
Address: Norman Park Community Sport Centre (Athletics Race Track),
Hayes Lane
Bromley, Kent
BR2 9EG.
To book, email: info@nma-training.co.uk

British Championships 2025
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-14 | David Ross Sports Village, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
Venue: David Ross Sports Village, Beeston Ln, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Saturday 13th December
Cadets
Juniors
Sunday 14th December
Pre-Cadets
Seniors

21/11/25 – update to Event Outlines (details on weigh ins and allowances for double/triple entries have been clarified)
For full information please check out the British Championships Event Hub

L0.5/ U8 - Commando Temple Judo Newaza and U8 Festival
2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Commando Temple Gym, Deptford, London, SE8 4NT, United Kingdom
Venue: Commando Temple, 16 Resolution Way, Deptford, SE8 4NT
Categories:
Under 8 Festival
8-15 Years
Senior (14 years +)
This tournament aims to provide players with as much mat time as possible allowing them to gain competitive experience.
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

Southern Area (Sussex) Dan Gradings 2025 - Chichester - 14 Dec 25
2025-12-14 | Chichester Ronin Judo Club, The New Dojo, The Jubilee Hall, New Park Centre, New Park Road, Chichester, Chichester, Sussex, PO19 7XY, United Kingdom
Grades: Suitable for Male and Female 1st KYU to 4th DAN grades inclusive

Dates: Sunday 8th June & Sunday 14th December

Time: 13.00 pm booking in for all grades, male and female (for 13:30 pm 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: Chichester Ronin Judo club, The New Dojo – Jubilee Hall, New Park Road, Chichester, Sussex PO19 7XY
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,
1ST KYU/DAN GRADE WOMEN and MASTERS. All enquiries and pre-booking forms to –
Derek Paxton. Contact 07778 670124 or email gradings@sajudo.org.uk
All gradings run with the Southern Area Promotions Sub-committee in attendance, 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.

U8/L1 - (ENTRY FULL) A1 Judo Club U8 Festival and Red & Yellow Belt
2025-12-14 08:30 - 12:00 | East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road., London, E6 2RT
Invitational Only – ENTRY FULL
Venue: East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road, London, E6 2RT
Categories:
Group 1: Under 8 Festival
Group 2: Red and Yellow Belts (8-14 Years Old)
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

C2 Winter Camp
2025-12-19 08:00 - 2025-12-21 17:00 | Tonbridge Judo Club, Swanmead Sports Ground, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1PT, United Kingdom
C2 Winter Camp at Tonbridge Judo Club 19th – 21st December
Organiser contact is admin@c2judoevents.co.uk
More information available at: https://www.c2judoevents.co.uk/2025-december-camp

U8/ L1 - Sikh Combat Games
2025-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | WV Active Aldersey, Venue address WV Active Aldersley, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW
LIONS JUDO MEMBERS ONLY
Venue: WV Active Aldersley, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW
Categories:
Under 8 Festival
Minors – 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

NHC Kodokan Ju No Kata Course - 4 Jan 26 - Amersham
2026-01-04 10:00 - 15:00 | 61 Judo Club, The Amersham School, Stanley Hill, Amersham, HP7 9HH, United Kingdom
The aim of this course is to introduce players to Juno-no-kata (Forms of gentleness). It consists in three sets of 5 techniques each.
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course which is worth one credit. All applicants must hold a current FULL BJA (or affiliated body) 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.
4th January 2026 – 10:00-15:00
61Judo Club, Coleshill Village Hall, Amersham, Bucks HP7 0LN
Booking Link
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

L3 - Army Closed Championships
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00
CLOSED EVENT

Southern Area (Surrey)Dan Gradings 2026 - Croydon
2026-01-10 | Croydon Judo Club, 38 Morland Avenue, Croydon, CR0 6EA, United Kingdom
Venue:
Croydon Judo Club,
Sir Philip Game Centre,
38 Morland Avenue,
Croydon CR0 6EA
Dates:
Saturday 10th January
Saturday 18th July
Saturday 10th October
Time: 13.00 pm booking in for all grades, male and female (for 13:30 pm start)
Grades: Suitable for Male and Female 1st KYU to 4th DAN grades inclusive
Cost: Pre-booked on line : www.sajudo.org.uk/calendar & click on the date of the grading
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
If numbers permit, we are happy to run and promote gradings targeted at :
DAN GRADE MEN, 1ST KYU/DAN GRADE WOMEN and MASTERS.
All enquiries to – Adam Plinston 07956 956095 or email tatsfieldmartialarts@gmail.com
All gradings run with the Southern Area Promotions Sub-committee in attendance, with (inter)national referees and first aid support.
Skills Theory examinations can also be conducted on the day ( time permitting) if arranged in advance. (cash on the day please)
£10 fee for 1st Dan and 2nd Dan
£15 fee for 3rd Dan and 4th Dan
£20 fee for 5th Dan
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British Judo 1st4Sport Level Two Coaching Course: 10th-11th Jan 14th-15th Feb and 22nd Mar 26 - St Albans - FULLY BOOKED
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-11 | St Albans Judo Club, Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5XA, United Kingdom
This course is now fully booked
The 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Coaching Judo is the second step on British Judo’s coaching pathway.
This course aims to provide candidates with an introduction to the processes and principles of coaching judo to adults and children.
If you are already a qualified coach and are looking to develop your knowledge and skills to deliver better and more sessions at your club, then this is the course for you.
On successful completion of this course candidates will receive a 1st4Sport Level 2 coaching award and will be equipped to deliver sessions independently and work alongside a 1st4Sport Level 3 judo coach during club or other relevant coaching sessions. 1st4Sport Level 2 coaches are also able to set up their own judo club(s).
The course will run on two weekends.
Weekend 1: 10th and 11th January 2026
Weekend 2: 14th and 15th February 2026
(Assessment Day: 22nd March 2026)
Venue: St Albans Judo Club, Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
What do you need before you can sign up?

Be at least 18 years old
Be a current member of the British Judo Association
Hold a minimum British Judo Association 1st Kyu Grade
It is recommended that candidates hold a BJA Level 1 coaching award
Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

Course details
Candidates are required to complete the 15 module programme, a mock assessment and a personal action planning process as part of the training. This will be followed by a period of extended study and logged coaching practice prior to the final assessment. Candidates will work through the following units as part of this course:

Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Sport
Understanding how to Develop Participants through Coaching Sport
Supporting Participants’ Lifestyle through Coaching Sport
Understanding the Principles of Safe and Equitable Coaching Practice
Plan a Series of Judo Coaching Sessions
Prepare the Judo Coaching Environment
Deliver a Series of Judo Coaching Sessions
Monitor and Evaluate Judo Coaching Sessions

The final assessment day is held approximately 8 weeks after the learning programme has finished.
For more information about the course, please contact dermot.heslop@britishjudo.org.uk

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