There will be no Judo over the half term week:
Tuesday 27 October
Thursday 29 October
When we come back we will be starting to prepare for the next gradings – to be scheduled for end November, beginning of December.
There will be no Judo over the half term week:
Tuesday 27 October
Thursday 29 October
When we come back we will be starting to prepare for the next gradings – to be scheduled for end November, beginning of December.
Many congratulations to Simon Bassil who was promoted to orange belt on Tuesday.
Just a quick reminder that we will be running gradings over the next two weeks – take advantage of tonight’s session to quiz us on anything you are not sure of!
We have published various grading resources on this site, don’t forget to check out the requriements in your diary!
Licences must be in date….
Following on from our earlier post, giving links to grading demonstrations for novice to green belt, here is a link to the blue belt requirements.
This is an unofficial interpretation, the official BJA version is available via the members’ area on the British Judo website.
Following the announcement of grading dates, players may find the following online resources useful. Please note that these are built around the whole grade, as required for adult kyu grades; juniors need to select the elements they need for their mon grades.
Red Belt
Yellow Belt
Orange Belt
Green Belt
The British Judo Association has also published videos of grading requirements, these are available within the members’ area of the BJA website (registration required).
Player’s diaries also include a full reminders of all techniques required at all stages.
If in doubt about any techniques – speak to Tony, Kev, Craig or Andy.
The next club grading dates will be:
Tuesday 5 May
Tuesday 12 May
Thursday 14 May
(There will be no Judo on Thursday 7, due to General Election…).
Please remember that there are grade banded competitions coming up:
Hampshire Split Grade
South Coast Red and Yellow Belt Rumble
If you would prefer to compete at your current grade, and grade later, please speak to Tony or Kev – we will organise an extra date for those who compete.

Hampshire Judo has set dates for its competitions and gradings during 2015. They are as follows:-
Competitions
Sunday 1st March – Hampshire Closed
Sunday 3rd May – Intercounties
Saturday 20th June – Hampshire Schools Games
Sunday 19th July – Split Grade
Sunday 4th October – Hampshire Open and Special Needs Open
All of these will take place at Fleming Park Leisure Centre, Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9NL
Gradings
During 2015, Hampshire Judo will be holding Hampshire Kyu and Dan Gradings in two locations in the County.
February and August are being held at AWE Judo Club, Main Gym , Recreation Society, West Gate, Tadley, Hampshire, RG7 4PR
Sunday 22 February 2015
Sunday 9 August 2015
April and October are being held at Fleming Park Leisure Centre, Passfield Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9NL
Sunday 19 April 2015
Sunday 18 October 2015
Entry forms are available NOW from the British Judo Association website, or by following the links above.