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British Judo runs a bespoke Diploma in Sporting Excellence which specialises in judo.
The programme runs from 5 locations within England and will offer the opportunity for fighters to increase their weekly training volume while working towards a vocational qualification that is now recognised by UCAS. DISE is designed to support and complement a fighters club and squad training.
Places on the course are limited, and are prioritised to those athletes on the England Talent Squads or Paralympic Potential Programme.
All fighters looking to enrol on DiSE need to be:
- 16 years of age
- English & Maths GCSE’s (Grade 4 / 5 Minimum)
- Currently a minimum of Green belt
- Competing regularly in Area Open and National Level events
- Attending state-funded education. If attending privately funded then must be in receipt of a bursary of at least 50%
Selection will be a phased approach:
Phase 1 – Fighters on England Performance Potential (EPP) or Para Potential Programme.
Phase 2 – Fighters on England Development Squad (EDS)
Phase 3 – Fighters that have been part of an England Talent Squad or likely to progress onto the England Talent Squads.
Those without the required grades may be considered if they opt in to re-sit the exams or complete Key Skills certificates.
The closing date for applications is the Friday 11th July 2025. You can apply by clicking here
The British Judo DISE programme is a key part of the British Judo Performance Pathway and technical & physical delivery is linked to the British Judo Trademark model.
The five Performance Pathway Centres that run the DISE programme are (click on each venue for more information):