Gradings

Kim Tilley is the Examinations Director for the Northern Home Counties and presides over all area gradings both contest and technical.

All techniques covered at NHC member club gradings are part of the British Judo Association’s Mon, Kyu or Dan grading syllabus. Videos of various techniques can be found on the BJA grading resources page

The Kyu (adult) grading syllabus can be found in full here

The Dan grading syllabus can be found in full here

National Dan gradings held at High Wycombe MUST be pre-booked using the link to the BJA website in line with the grading dates below.

Dates and information for 2023 Gradings are detailed below:

DateVenueEmail/EntryTelCost
04/02/2022High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, HP12 4UEkimothy2812@gmail.com 
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/national-dan-grading/
07710 846864 (please no calls after 9pm)Theory only (£10) Must be pre-booked. Please bring a partner if possible.
Grading Only (£25)
Grading + Theory (£30)
11/03/2023Bedford Judo Academy
Bedford Academy
Mile Road
Bedford
MK42 9TR
bedfordjudoclub1951@gmail.comN/AContact Bedford Judo for more Info
01/04/2023High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, HP12 4UEkimothy2812@gmail.com 
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/national-dan-grading-2/
07710 846864 (please no calls after 9pm)Theory only (£10) Must be pre-booked. Please bring a partner if possible.
Grading Only (£25)
Grading + Theory (£30)
10/06/2023Bedford Judo Academy
Bedford Academy
Mile Road
Bedford
MK42 9TR
bedfordjudoclub1951@gmail.comN/AContact Bedford Judo for more Info
15/07/2023High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, HP12 4UEkimothy2812@gmail.com 
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/national-dan-grading-3/
07710 846864 (please no calls after 9pm)Theory only (£10) Must be pre-booked. Please bring a partner if possible.
Grading Only (£25)
Grading + Theory (£30)
09/09/2023Bedford Judo Academy
Bedford Academy
Mile Road
Bedford
MK42 9TR
bedfordjudoclub1951@gmail.comN/AContact Bedford Judo for more Info
28/10/2023High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, High Wycombe, HP12 4UEkimothy2812@gmail.com 
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/national-dan-grading-4/
07710 846864 (please no calls after 9pm)Theory only (£10) Must be pre-booked. Please bring a partner if possible.
Grading Only (£25)
Grading + Theory (£30)
02/12/2023Bedford Judo Academy
Bedford Academy
Mile Road
Bedford
MK42 9TR
bedfordjudoclub1951@gmail.comN/AContact Bedford Judo for more Info