We are delighted to confirm the following new grades:
2nd mon
7th mon (orange belt)
As we are now have several mid grade players, we will be encouraging players to move up to later sessions – we wil speak to players individually over the next few weeks.
This will enable us to focus our coaching more appropriately.
Huge congratulations to al our new grades!
Your grades have been submitted to the British Judo Association, and will be presented when we return from Easter Break.
2nd Sho
3rd Sho
1st Mon
2nd Mon
3rd Mon
6th Mon
7th Mon
8th Mon
We have a couple of grades to finish when we return after Easter break, we are sure they will do just as well!
Club gradings will be held on the following dates in March:
Your licence must be in date to grade. Please note that new grades will only be registered with the BJA once the appropriate grading fee has been received. Grading fee of £12 will be applied, except for JudoKids where the grading is free. Players on the Yellow Belt Challenge should produce the grading voucher sent in their registration documents. Regular mat fee will also apply.
You may find it useful to review the grading videos on the BJA website.
A snap grading was held after Isla’s gold medal success at Worthing, and we are delighted to announce that without prior preparation, Isla successfully passed the examination for her 5th mon.
This grade has been registered with the British Judo Association.
There are other players who we may approach to grade, in advance of the main club gradings to be scheduled for March/April
The following grade promotions has been notified to the BJA tonight:
Jacob Phillips, 1st mon
Congratulations, Jacob!
The following grade registrations have been sent to the BJA tonight:
1st mon
Samuel Allen
2 mon
5 mon
1 sho
2 sho
Well done to everyone, your hard work has paid off!
Please remember, grades will only be registered upon receipt of the appropriate grading fee.
Following requests from parents for confirmation of prices, please note that BJA grading fees are currently:
Grade categories and prices as of 1st September 2017:
| Category | Current | New |
| Dan (Technical) | £35.00 | £40.00 |
| Kyu | £10.00 | £12.00 |
| Mon | £10.00 | £12.00 |
| Mon (Under 8) * | £7.50 | £7.50 |
* Applicable to members under 8 already on the Mon Grading Scheme – will be phased out this year
An update on membership and grading prices was circulated earlier this year.
Latest news from the British Judo Association:
British Judo membership and grading fees are increasing from 1st September 2017. You have until 31st August to take advantage of the current membership prices before the fees are increased very slightly.
It is the first price increase that the British Judo Association has made in four years (the previous price rise was in 2013) and the increase will ensure that we are able to continue providing you with lots of great benefits.
As a British Judo member, you will have access to liability insurance, a subscription to our quarterly publication, Matside, the ability to join the BJA’s internationally recognized Grading Scheme, access to elite programmes and membership services, and a whole range of new member discounts including up to 49% off at Merlin Entertainment attractions.
Each package will rise by no more than £2.00, of which £1.00 will be contributed to the British Judo Trust. Grading prices will also increase by £2.00-£5.00. The Trust, founded in 2007, is a registered charity that focuses on providing grants to young people to assist them in attaining their full potential at all levels of judo. Often these young people come from family backgrounds with limited resources and the Trust is able to play a pivotal role in the development of these young people.
We will also streamline our membership offer to avoid confusion for new and returning members. This will also include a Student/Military membership option.
Congratulations to Jeremy Allen, who recently graded to 6th mon!
The following dates have been set aside for grading in March and April:
Please note that this grading opportunity will only be offered to novice, red and yellow belt players.
We feel that it is important that those players who already have orange, green or blue belts, should spend time in their grades and grow into their belts. Recent competition experience has suggested that there is quite a gap in practical ability between our players and similar graded but more competitive players from other clubs.
Again, just a reminder that players should be seeking to engage in randori and competition that is appropriate to their grade!
