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/

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/

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/

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/

Female Fighters Festival 2026

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/female-fighters-festival-2026/