Information and documents on the processes and organisation of British Judo’s grading systems can be found on this page.

Grading Registration Form 01.2020

Gradings Frequently Asked Questions 07.2016

Judo Moral Code

JudoKids Sho Awards

Sho Award Administration Process

Sho Award Frequently Asked Questions

Junior Mon Grade Syllabus

Mon Grade Poster – 1st-3rd Mon – Red Belt

Mon Grade Poster – 4th-6th Mon – Yellow Belt

Mon Grade Poster – 7th-9th Mon – Orange Belt

Mon Grade Poster – 10th-12th Mon – Green Belt

Mon Grade Poster – 13th-15th Mon – Blue Belt

Mon Grade Poster – 16th-18th Mon – Brown Belt

Mon Grade Promotion Syllabus (As of March 2020)

Mon Grade Promotion Record of Achievement 06.2016

Senior Kyu Grade Syllabus

Kyu Grade Promotion Syllabus (October 2023)

Kyu Grade Promotion Record of Achievement 06.2016

Dan Grades

National Dan Gradings 2021

IJF information on High Grade applications 7th Dan and above

7th Dan Application Form

6th Dan Application Form 10.2019

Dan Grade Certificate Application Form 01.2019

Dan Grade Lapel Badge Order Form 01.2019

Dan Grade Promotion Syllabus (As of March 2020)

Dan Grading Requirements 01.2019

Guide for Application to 6th Dan 01.2019

Guide for Application to 7th Dan 01.2019

Guide to Kata Examinations for Gradings 01.2019

Guide to Technical Dan Grade Examination 01.2020

Guide to Technical Dan Grade Registration (As of Oct 2021)

Senior Examiner Application Form 08.2016

Competitive Dan Grade Skills Examination Form 10.2021 (Autosum)

Competitive Dan Grade Skills Examination Form 10.2021 (Fillable/Print version)

Technical Dan Grade Examination Form 10.2021 (Autosum)

Technical Dan Grade Examination Form 10.2021 (Fillable/Print Version)