Feb
5

Judo

NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Session Coached by: Clive Douglas

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Feb
9

Judo

NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Session Coached by: Myeshia Dawkins

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Feb
12

Judo

NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Session Coached by: Yona Miagan

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Feb
14
to 15 Feb

L3 – University of Warwick Invitational Tournament

L3 – University of Warwick Invitational Tournament

Venue: Sports and Wellness Hub, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7EU

Categories:

Group A: Novice Women- 5th Kyu and Below
Group B: Intermediate Women 4th-2nd Kyu
Group C: Novice Men- 5th Kyu and Below
Group D: Intermediate Men- 4th to 2nd Kyu
Group E (Team): Advanced Mixed (5 men, 3 women), Men (1st Kyu and Above) – Women (2 Kyu and Above)

**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2026** (or when entry reaches its limit)

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/l3-university-of-warwick-invitational-tournament/

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Feb
16

Judo

NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Session Coached by: Imi Baricz

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Shelley Ludford Junior &  Adult Seminar
Feb
19

Shelley Ludford Junior & Adult Seminar

Single Child: £10

Shelley Ludford - Junior Seminar

  • Monday 19 February 2026

  • 18:30 19:30

Northampton Judo Club are proud to host Shelley Ludford for our first seminar of 2026.

Unlock Your Skills

Discover your potential. Design your path. Define your success.

Shelley Ludford

Team GB Judo Athlete

Junior European Bronze Medallist

3 x British Champion

Multiple European 2025 Medalist

2025 British Championships Silver Medalist

World-Level Competitor, back from triple knee surgeries and now on her way to the Commonwealth Games

Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the UKs top female Judo athletes

1 hour kids seminar

£10pp

6.30pm-7.30pm




Adults: £20

Shelley Ludford Adults Seminar

  • Monday 19 February 2026

  • 19:30 21:30

Northampton Judo Club are proud to host Shelley Ludford for our first seminar of 2026.

Unlock Your Skills

Discover your potential. Design your path. Define your success.

Shelley Ludford

Team GB Judo Athlete

Junior European Bronze Medallist

3 x British Champion

Multiple European 2025 Medalist

2025 British Championships Silver Medalist

World-Level Competitor, back from triple knee surgeries and now on her way to the Commonwealth Games

Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the UKs top female Judo athletes


2 hours adults seminar

£20pp

7.30pm-9.30pm

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Feb
21
to 22 Feb

English Open 2026

English Open 2026

English Cadet, Junior and Senior Open 2026

Cadets:
Year of birth: 2009, 2010 or 20111
Minimum grade: 10th Mon or 3rd Kyu
Contest duration: All contests will be 4-minute duration
Cadet Male: -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, -55kg, -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, +90kg
Cadet Female: -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, 70kg, +70kg

Juniors:
Year of birth: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 or 2011
Minimum grade: 13th Mon or 2nd Kyu
Contest duration: All contests will be 4-minute duration.
Junior Male: -55kg, -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100Kg, +100kg
Junior Female: -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg

Seniors:
Minimum age: 14 years plus
Minimum grade: 13th Mon or 2nd Kyu
Contest duration: All contests will be 4-minute duration.
Senior Male: -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg, +100kg
Senior Female: -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg

Full event information can be found in the event outlines.

>>EVENT OUTLINES<<

Entry can be made using the entry form below. If you have a group booking of 5 or more entries please email events@britishjudo.org.uk to make a group booking.

By entering and/or attending this event you agree to abide by all British Judo Association policies and codes of conduct. This includes but is not limited to:
• Transgender policy LINK
• Codes of conduct LINK
• Contest rules LINK
• Stoma bags: LINK
• Prosthetic limbs: LINK
You must contact the organisers and events@britishjudo.org.uk if you require any support at the event or have any questions regarding the above points.
Please note that failure to comply with these policies and codes of conduct may result in not being able to compete/attend this event, or removal from the event, and notification to the British Judo

International Entries: This event is open to all members of IJF recognised governing bodies. Please note for international entrants you must have a letter from your IJF recognised governing body confirming membership and grade for this event.

Walsall Sports Centre, Walsall Campus

Broadway
Walsall, West Midlands WS1 3EZ

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/english-open-2026/

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Feb
23

Judo

NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

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Feb
26

Judo

NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

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Apr
19

L2 – BSJK Red, Yellow & Orange Belt Championships

L2 – BSJK Red, Yellow & Orange Belt Championships

Venue: The Herts and Essex Sports Centre, Beldams Lane, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM23 5LH

Categories:

Group 1 – Girls 8 to 11yrs: Red Belts (Novice to 3rd Mon)

Group 2 – Girls 8 to 11yrs: Yellow & Orange Belts (4th to 9th Mon)

Group 3 – Girls 12 to 15yrs: Red, Yellow & Orange Belt Girls (Novice to 9th Mon/ 4th Kyu)

Group 4 – Boys 8 to 11yrs: Red Belts (Novice to 3rd Mon)

Group 5 – Boys 8 to 11yrs: Yellow & Orange Belts (4th to 9th Mon)

Group 6 – Boys 12 to 15yrs: Red, Yellow & Orange Belts (Novice to 9th Mon/ 4th Kyu)

Registration/ Weigh-in:

Groups 1, 2 & 3 Girls: 9:00am

Group 6 Boys: 11:00am

Group 5 Boys: 12:00noon

Group 4 Boys: 1:00pm

Please note weight-in times may be modified to minimise time between weigh-in and competing. In the event of a change all entrants will be notified at least one week before the event.

**CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 3RD APRIL 2026**(or when entry reaches its limit)

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/l2-bsjk-red-yellow-orange-belt-championships-2/

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Feb
2

Judo

NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Session Coached by: Steve Freezer

NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Session Coached by: Clive Douglas

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Jan
31
to 1 Feb

Competition Rules update for referees, coaches and players

Competition Rules update for referees, coaches and players

Saturday 31s January 2026 – 12:00-16:00 at Thetford Sports Centre

This is a BJA Rules Update, contact the course organisers for more information for the day and costings:

Mark Waterhouse judo@markwaterhouse.com

Stewart Collings stewartcollings@live.co.uk

Revalidation Course Suitable for All Level of Coaches. White judogi should be worn

Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch

This is a British Judo Licenced Coach Education / Revalidation Course

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/competition-rules-update-for-referees-coaches-and-players-31-jan-26-thetford/

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Jan
31
to 1 Feb

2026 National Dan Gradings – Sat 31 Jan 26 – High Wycombe

2026 National Dan Gradings – Sat 31 Jan 26 – High Wycombe

VENUE: High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, HP12 4UE

£30 on the day (CASH ONLY)

Grading + Theory:  Additional £10.00

THEORY EXAMS TO BE CARRIED OUT WHEN MAT AVAILABLE

BOOK-IN:   1st Kyu & Dan Grades – Women     8.30 – 9.00

Dan Grades – Men                           8.30 – 9.00

1st Kyu – Men                                   12.30 – 13.00

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 or email kimothy2812@gmail.com

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/2026-national-dan-gradings-sat-31-jan-26-high-wycombe/

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Jan
25

U8/ L1 – Higham and Rushden Judo Club U8 Festival and Novice to Red Belt

U8/ L1 – Higham and Rushden Judo Club U8 Festival and Novice to Red Belt

Venue: Higham and Rushden Judo Club, Unit 5 Factory 2, Sanders Lodge Industrial Estate, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BQ

Categories:

Group 1: Girls and boys under 8
Group 2: Girls  aged 8-14
Group 3: Boys aged 8-14

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/u8-l1-higham-and-rushden-judo-club-u8-festival-and-novice-red-belt-competition/

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Jan
9

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - JitzJudo

JitzJudo Integration

Throws, takedowns, transitions & standing dominance including, gripping strategies & footwork for both Judo & BJJ

Session Coached By: Alan Mineards

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