Competitive dan grading (men, women, seniors, veterans)
Registering (and paying) through the website attracts a £5 discount.
Advance registration closes end of 2nd May 2024
All 1st kyu and higher graded players welcome, men and women, seniors and veterans.
Veteran men & all ladies - morning booking in 0915-0945
Senior (open age) men: - booking in 1200-1230
Those in regular (open age) senior grading, we'll get you booked in as soon as we can once veterans are underway. Expect around midday.
Travel
Town roads can get very busy if there are events on (eg racing). Venue parking is limited. There is a an NCP car park next to venue.
York train station is just 5 minute stroll from venue (turn right as you exit station).
There is a decent Park and Ride service running buses every 15 minutes (use train station stop).
Please remember to bring with you:
- WHITE kit and blue/white belts
- Valid (in date) licence. Recreational licences are NOT acceptable for gradings.
- Proof of grade - your record book should be signed by your coach (1st kyus) or have been stamped by BJA (dan grades)
- Points cards if you have any (we will have some if you don't)
- Enthusiasm for winning points!
Dan grades - when registering, please enter your highest competitive grade.
We can do theory exams for competitive grades if needed.
Follow announcements on our Facebook page or Telegram channel
Excellence Session
May include technical work, drills, randori depending on attendees.
West Yorkshire county open training session
1000 - 1145 : Minors & Cadets
1200 - 1400 : Juniors (16+) & Seniors
Pudsey kyu grade championship
Run by Pudsey Judo club
Categories:
1. Women – Novice (white belt) to 5th kyu (yellow belt)
2. Women – 4th kyu (orange belt) to 2nd kyu (blue belt)
3. Men – Novice (white belt) to 5th kyu (yellow belt)
4. Men – 4th kyu (orange belt) to 2nd kyu (blue belt)
A life in Judo : Parry Asquith
Full details to follow once received from West Yorkshire County
Exact times TBC
Please help us celebrate PARRY ASQUITH’s induction into the West Yorkshire Judo “Hall of Fame” and becoming Honorary President of the West Yorkshire Judo County
Arthur Asquith better known as PARRY ASQUITH has been involved in judo for decades, he competed in the sixties and seventies and has been area coach (when the legendary Steve Gawthorpe and Ryan Birch were competing) and has been a massive contributor to the Yorkshire and Humberside Area for as long as anyone can remember.
Do you have any memories or anecdotes of PARRY in his hey day or any other time, did you fight PARRY? Please send any stories or anecdotes either direct to West Yorkshire County committee to to Y & H and we'll pass them on.
PARRY is now in the twilight of his judo journey. We will be honouring PARRY on the 1st JUNE.
Please contact Gordon Lambert if you wish to attend.
1st4Sport level 2 coaching course
Weekend 1: 8th – 9th June 2024
Weekend 2: 20th – 21st July 2024
Assessment Day: 18th August 2024
Candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a current member of the British Judo Association
- Hold a minimum British Judo Association 1st Kyu Grade
- It is recommended that candidates hold a BJA Level 1 coaching award
- Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
Book through the BJA website
Y & H members may be eligible for financial support from the area.
BJA level 1 coaching
Candidates should register through the BJA website
Candidates should:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Be a current member of the British Judo Association
- Hold a minimum British Judo Association 2nd Kyu Grade
- Have a good knowledge of the British Judo Mon and Kyu Grade Syllabi
- Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
Excellence Session
May include technical work, drills, randori depending on attendees.
North Yorkshire Judo festival 2024
Festival format so groups will be formed from entries on the day rather than usual weight groups.
Will include groups for low grades and dan grades
Closing date: 22nd June
Min age | Max age | Grade | Weigh in | Entry fee | Note | |
Section 1 | 8 | 15 | Novice - 6th mon (yellow belt) |
Male:0845-0930 Female: 0930-0945 |
£20 | NO Arm-locks & strangles. Technical restrictions apply. |
Section 2 | 8 | 15 | Orange - blue belt |
Male: 1030-1045 Female 1045-1100 |
£20 | NO Arm-locks & strangles |
Section 3 | 14 | Novice - blue belt |
Male: 1100-1130 Female: 1230-1245 |
£20 | Arm-locks & strangles. | |
Section 4 | 14 | 1st kyu and higher |
Male:1245-1300 Female: 1300-1315 |
£25 |
Point scoring. Arm-locks & strangles. |
West Yorkshire county open training session
1000 - 1145 : Minors & Cadets
1200 - 1400 : Juniors (16+) & Seniors