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Club Events
Event |
When |
Where |
Details |
Judo Starts |
Tuesday 7th January 2025 Thursday 9th January 2025 |
Chalfont Leisure Centre DCGS Judokwai |
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Starting Out as a Referee |
TBA 2025 |
Evreham Sports Centre Swallow Street Iver |
This course serves as an introduction to refereeing, covering the basics required to achieve Club level certification and setting you on the path to higher grades after gaining experience. |
Branko Andjelkovic 6th Dan - Advanced Technical Training |
TBA 2025 |
St. Albans Judo Club The Dojo Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre Batchwood Drive St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
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To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:
stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade. |
Nage no Kata - Reloaded |
TBA 2025 |
Ashlyns School Chesham Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3AA
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To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:
stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade. |
Judo Stops |
We just keep going! Wednesday 27th March 2025 |
Chalfont Leisure Centre DCGS Judokwai |
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Referee Course - Working to Area & Regional Level |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
This course aims to take your refereeing to a higher level where you can expect to gain either Area or Regional level certification (depending upon whether you are a Club or Area Referee at the moment). |
Judo Starts |
Still going, no break 2025 Wednesday 23rd April 2025 |
DCGS Judokwai |
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Chalfont Summer Course |
TBA 2025 |
Dr. Challoner's High School Cokes Lane Little Chalfont Buckinghamshire HP7 9QB
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To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:
stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade.
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Judo Stops |
Tuesday 19th July 2025 TBA |
Chalfont Leisure Centre DCGS Judokwai |
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Judo Starts |
Tuesday 6th September 2025 TBA |
Chalfont Leisure Centre DCGS Judokwai |
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Nage no Kata - Reloaded |
TBA 2025 |
St. Albans Judo Club The Dojo Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre Batchwood Drive St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
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To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:
stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade. |
Branko Andjelkovic 6th Dan - Advanced Technical Training |
TBA 2025 |
St. Albans Judo Club The Dojo Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre Batchwood Drive St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
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To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:
stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade. |
Starting Out as a Referee |
TBA 2025 |
Evreham Sports Centre Swallow Street Iver |
This course serves as an introduction to refereeing, covering the basics required to achieve Club level certification and setting you on the path to higher grades after gaining experience. |
Judo Stops |
Tuesday 16th December 2025 TBA |
Chalfont Leisure Centre DCGS Judokwai |
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Area Events
Event |
When |
Where |
Details |
Bucks & Herts Combined Area Grading |
Sunday 6th April 2025 |
St. Albans Judo Club The Dojo Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre Batchwood Drive St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
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It is vital that:
- Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered
- You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiquette for the grade you wish to gain
- That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the NEW syllabus |
Bucks Area 6th to 4th Kyu Grading
Registration is at 9am with everyone on the mat at 10am. |
Tuesday 8th July 2025 |
Chalfont Leisure Centre Nicol Road Chalfont St. Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 9LR
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It is vital that:
- Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered
- You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiquette for the grade you wish to gain
- That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the NEW syllabus |
Herts & Bucks Coaches Course |
TBA |
St. Albans Judo Club The Dojo Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre Batchwood Drive St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
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Bucks & Herts Combined Area Grading |
Sunday 2nd November 2025 |
St. Albans Judo Club The Dojo Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre Batchwood Drive St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
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It is vital that:
- Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered
- You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiquette for the grade you wish to gain
- That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the NEW syllabus |
Bucks Area 6th to 4th Kyu Grading
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Tuesday 9th December 2025 |
Chalfont Leisure Centre Nicol Road Chalfont St. Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 9LR |
It is vital that:
- Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered
- You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiquette for the grade you wish to gain
- That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the NEW syllabus |
National Courses
Event |
When |
Where |
Details |
BJC Whitsun Course |
Sunday 25th May - Friday 30th June 2025 |
Cromer High School Norwich Road Cromer Norfolk |
If you wish to grade at this event it is vital that:
- Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered.
- You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiqueete for the grade you wish to gain.
- That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the current syllabus. |
BJC Presidents Course |
TBA 2025 |
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If you wish to grade at this event it is vital that:
- Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered.
- You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiqueete for the grade you wish to gain.
- That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the current syllabus. |
There are many other courses but are further afield. If you are interested, speak to Sensei |
Competitions - Club, Area and National
If you wish to enter any competition please speak to your Sensei in order to ensure that the event in question is suitable for you. In order to provide a guide, you will find that each event has a 'level' awarded to it where '1' is for the easiest and '5' for the hardest. These numbers are a guide, as always, the actual difficulty is governed by those who choose to enter. Please provide your details to your Sensei who will enter you along with the other club members. The forms available on this section are for your information. We would prefer if you register through the club as registering directly creates extra work for your Sensei
Event |
When |
Where |
Details |
Chalfont Championship |
Sunday 23rd February 2025 |
Evreham Sports Centre Swallow Street Iver |
Level 2-3
BJC Contest Rules Apply
Competition Information available by clicking here.
All entries must be made by visiting this website |
BJC National Kata Tournament |
Sunday 23rd March 2025 |
Kingsbury Community Centre Pear Tree Avenue Kingsbury Tamworth |
Kata is a demonstration of 'form' (direct translation of the word) or technique. There is no contest. The demonstrations are assessed on a number of principles including accuracy of movement, precision of the technique, correct demonstration of all relevant elements (Kuzushi, Tsurkuri, Kake and Kime). If one were to compare this to equine events, it would be the dressage. |
Katana Kai Primary & Junior Age Banded Competition |
Sunday 27th April 2025 |
Hanham Community Centre 118-124 High Street Hanham Bristol |
Level 1-2 |
BJC Open National Championship |
Sunday 4th May 2025 |
Kettering Sports Arena Thurston Drive Kettering |
Level 4-5 |
Kent International Judo Championships |
Sunday 28th June 2025 |
Medway Park Leisure Center Mill road Gillingham |
Level 5
This is a BJA event to which the BJC membership can enter.
It is important to check that this event is suitable for you. You are therefore strongly advised to check with Sensei before entering. |
Shizentai Judo club |
Sunday 13th July 2025 |
Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill Borehamwood Hertfordshire |
Level 1 |
Shizentai Kata Competition |
Sunday 20th July 2025 |
St. Albans Judo Club The Dojo Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre Batchwood Drive St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
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Kata is a demonstration of 'form' (direct translation of the word) or technique. There is no contest. The demonstrations are assessed on a number of principles including accuracy of movement, precision of the technique, correct demonstration of all relevant elements (Kuzushi, Tsurkuri, Kake and Kime). If one were to compare this to equine events, it would be the dressage. |
Notts, Leicester & Midlands Regional Championships
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Saturday 13th September 2025 |
Kingsbury Community Centre Pear Tree Avenue Kingsbury Tamworth |
Level 2-3 |
Southampton Samurai Judo Championship |
Sunday 9th November 2025 |
Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue Harefield Southampton |
Level 2-3 |
BJC Closed National Championship |
Sunday 16th November 2025 |
Kettering Sports Arena Thurston Drive Kettering |
Level 4 |
TeamBJC National Squad Training Sessions
These sessions take place six times a year and are intense one day events that require a high level of physical fitness. They are aimed at improving the performance of attending Judoka with a view to producing a team ready to compete in international events that the BJC enter. The entry requirements are nominally that one must have gained a medal at one of the three National events (BJC Open Nationals, in May, BJC Regionals, in September and the BJC Closed Nationals in November) however, the course is open to anyone with the approval of your Sensei.
When |
Where |
Details |
Sunday 9th February 2025 |
Kingsbury Community Centre Pear Tree Avenue Kingsbury Tamworth |
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors
If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth. The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only. There are two meeting points. The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.
All those wishing to use this service MUST email [email protected] no later than the Tuesday before the event. The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette. |
Sunday 2nd March 2025 |
Kingsbury Community Centre Pear Tree Avenue Kingsbury Tamworth |
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors
If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth. The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only. There are two meeting points. The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.
All those wishing to use this service MUST email [email protected] no later than the Tuesday before the event. The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette. |
Sunday 13th April 2025 |
Kingsbury Community Centre Pear Tree Avenue Kingsbury Tamworth |
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors
If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth. The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only. There are two meeting points. The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.
All those wishing to use this service MUST email [email protected] no later than the Tuesday before the event. The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette. |
Sunday 8th June 2025 |
Kingsbury Community Centre Pear Tree Avenue Kingsbury Tamworth |
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors
If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth. The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only. There are two meeting points. The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.
All those wishing to use this service MUST email [email protected] no later than the Tuesday before the event. The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette. |
Sunday 14th September 2025 |
Kingsbury Community Centre Pear Tree Avenue Kingsbury Tamworth |
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors
If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth. The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only. There are two meeting points. The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.
All those wishing to use this service MUST email [email protected] no later than the Tuesday before the event. The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette. |
Sunday 12th October 2025 |
Kingsbury Community Centre Pear Tree Avenue Kingsbury Tamworth |
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors
If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth. The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only. There are two meeting points. The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.
All those wishing to use this service MUST email [email protected] no later than the Tuesday before the event. The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette. |
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