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
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
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
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/
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
Shelley Ludford Junior & Adult Seminar
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
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
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.
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/
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
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
Female Fighters Festival 2026
Female Fighters Festival 2026
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/female-fighters-festival-2026/
L3 – British Veteran Open
L3 – British Veteran Open
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/l3-british-veteran-open-2/
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/
BJC Open Championships 2026
BJC Open Championships 2026
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/bjc-open-championships-2026/
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
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/
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/
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/
L3 – Midland Area Regional School Championships
L3 – Midland Area Regional School Championships
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/l3-midland-area-regional-school-championships/
Walsall Sports Centre, WLV Gym, The University of Wolverhampton, Magdalene Road, Walsall WS1 3TA
Adults Judo
NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Session Coached by: Guest Coach, Neil Wilson
L3 Southern Area Regional Schools Championships
L3 Southern Area Regional Schools Championships
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/l3-southern-area-regional-schools-championships/
Woking Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9BA
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
Sensei Sergio Lex Coaching Session
Sensei Sergio Lex Coaching Session
Brazilian 7th Dan Judoka
Renowned technical coach, educator, and developer of high-level athletes and coaches
Kids class:
6.30pm-7.30pm
Adults class:
7.30pm-9.30pm
NN4 8DG
Adults Judo
NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Session Coached by: Imi Baricz
Opening Session Of 2025
Junior Judo
NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Session Coached by: Steve Freezer
Opening Session Of 2025
Adults Judo
NJC Adults Class: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Session Coached by: Clive Douglas
Closing Session Of 2025
Junior Judo
NJC Kids Class: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Session Coached by: Steve Freezer
Closing Session Of 2025