Kata weekend
Friday 25th July 2025
ITSUTSU-NO-KATA
7pm Start: 9pm Finish
Saturday 26th July 2025
KIME-NO-KATA(Morning)
10am to 1.30pm
KOSHIKI-NO-KATA(Afternoon)
1.30pm to 5pm
Sunday 27th July 2025
KODOKAN GOSHIN-JUTSU
10am to 1.30pm
JU-NO-KATA
1.30pm to 5pm
£100 for 4 or more Kata’s or £50.00 for up to 3 Katas
Each of these are a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education / Revalidation Course.
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/kata-course-weekend-york-25-to-27-july-2025/
Technical grading level 1 & 2
Note to players - this is a course for coaches, not a course to get graded at!
11:00 – 14:00 Technical Grading One
14:00 – 17:00 Technical Grading Two
Technical Grading One –
The aim of this module is to deliver, discuss and work with the technical requirement of British Judo’s ‘Mon and Kyu Grading Syllabus’ 1st to 9th Mon and the Kyu grade equivalent in order that coaches can confidently prepare and grade players Novice to 6th Mon and Novice to 5th Kyu.
Technical Grading Two -
The aim of this module is to deliver, discuss and work with the technical requirement of British Judo’s ‘Mon and Kyu Grading Syllabus’ 10th to 18th Mon and the Kyu grade equivalent, in order that BJA Level 2 coaches can confidently prepare and grade players for all Mon and Kyu grades.
Please note that without this module all BJA Level 2 coaches qualifying after January 2013 will not be able to grade players.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course
Register through BJA website: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/technical-grading-1-2-york-27-sep-25/
Senior & veterans competitive dan grading
Registering (and paying) through the website attracts a £5 discount.
This makes things easier for us if we can get an idea of numbers/grades that will be attending.
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 (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
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
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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