Senior & veterans competitive dan grading 25
Registering (and paying) through the website attracts a £5 discount.
All 1st kyu and higher graded players welcome, men and women.
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 - BJA Dojo website, record book signed by your coach (1st kyus) or stamped by BJA (dan grades)
- Points cards if you have any
- Enthusiasm for winning points!
Dan grades - when registering, please enter your highest competitive grade.
Follow announcements on our Facebook page or Telegram channel
Registration fees
| Online in advance | On the day | |
| Senior dan grading | £25 | £30 |
| Veteran dan grading | £25 | £30 |
| Dual senior & veterans | £40 | Additional £20 after senior grading |
| Theory only | £10 | £15 |
Weigh in
Weigh in times are approximate and likely to move on the day.
| Who? | When? |
| Senior men 1st kyus | 0930 hrs |
| Senior men dan grades | 1000 hrs |
| All ladies | 1100 hrs |
| Veteran men 1st kyus | 1300 hrs |
| Veteran men dan grades | 1330 hrs |
DNA Judo open championships
Full event schedule
Event 1 - Players under 12 - Novice to 6th Mon
(must be at least 8 years old on the day of the event)
Players will be put into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their age, grade & weight with the aim to create meaningful contests and as many as possible.
Event 2 - Players under 12 - 7th Mon to 15th Mon
(must be at least 8 years old on the day of the event)
Players will be put into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their age, grade & weight with the aim to create meaningful contests and as many as possible.
Event 3 - Players under 16 - Novice to 9th Mon
Players will be put into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their age, grade & weight with the aimto create meaningful contests and as many as possible.
Event 4 - Players under 16 - 10th Mon to 15th Mon
Players will be put into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their age, grade & weight with the aim to create meaningful contests and as many as possible.
Event 5 - Seniors (Players aged 14 & above) Novice to 2nd Kyu
Players will be put into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their age, grade & weight with the aim to create meaningful contests and as many as possible.
Event 6 - Veterans (Players aged 35 & above) Novice to 2nd Kyu
Players will be put into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their age, grade & weight with the aim to create meaningful contests and as many as possible.
Sheffield Uni Kyu Tournament (SUKT)
Senior kyu grade event for new JudoKa and those chasing points for their 1st dan.
- novice - yellow belt
- Orange to blue belt
- brown belts have their own point scoring category
Competitors wishing to enter a category which is different to their gender assigned at birth are requested to contact
See event website (www.sukt.uk) for details and to register.
Follow the club on social media for any announcements:
Regional Schools competition 25/26
Hold the date!
The Y&H Regional Schools competition for the 2025/26 academic year.
Details to follow.
Senior & Veterans Open '26
2025 categories below, these may or may not be same in 2026....
Categories
A: Seniors novice - 5th kyu
B: Seniors 4th - 2nd kyu
C: Seniors 1st kyu+ (point scoring)
C: Veterans 30-44 years, novice - 2nd kyu
D: Veterans 30-44 years, 1st kyu+ (point scoring)
E: Veterans 45+ years, novice - 2nd kyu
F: Veterans 45+ years, 1st kyu+ (point scoring)
Age group defined using same rule as national veterans - turning 45 in 2026 then you can enter the 45+ group.
Registration
£30 per entry
£5 discount for early entry
Competitors wishing to enter a category which is different to their gender assigned at birth are requested to contact
Travel
Please note parking at the venue is limited.
We'd recommend using the York park and ride to get into town or train.
Venue is a short walk from train station.
Queries / FAQS
Please email
Telegram: t.me/yhj_seniors_masters
Facebook: yhjudo
Instagram: yhjudo
Senior & veterans competitive dan grading
Chance to pick up points for respective dan grades.
Have you noticed it's the day after the senior & veterans competition? A full weekend of point scoring opportunitues
Registering (and paying) through the website attracts a £5 discount.
All 1st kyu and higher graded players welcome, men and women.
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
- Enthusiasm for winning points!
Dan grades - when registering, please enter your highest competitive grade.
Follow announcements on our Facebook page or Telegram channel
