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Gradings

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As a British Judo Association club we use the BJA grading system to to provide a grading pathway for our members.

Judoka will be invited to club gradings when their coaches decide that they are ready for promotion and will typically be encouraged to grade every 4 to 6 months; This decision is based on attendance, training attitude, improvements in randori and results in contest.  

Please remember to bring your BJA record book to club gradings and ensure that your BJA membership is kept in date.

​Club gradings are charged at the following rates:
  • U8 Sho gradings £5 (belt included)
  • Mon gradings, £15 (belt not included)
  • Kyu gradings, £20 (belt not included)

British Judo Grading System

During the grading examination judoka will be asked to demonstrate the techniques required by the BJA syllabus, some personal choice techniques and show a understanding of judo terminology.

Click on the buttons below for more information on each of the BJA Grading systems and to download grading resources.
Sho Grades
Judoka 5-7yrs
Mon Grades
Judoka 8-17yrs
Kyu Grades
Judoka +14yrs
Dan Grades
Black Belt Judoka

Japanese Terminology and English Descriptions

For promotion to all grades, candidates are required to know the common English names and meaning of all Japanese terminology used for the grade and, where appropriate, must be able to discuss with the examiner the reasons for their choice of technique, grip etc. Click on the buttons below to view.
Terminology
Techniques
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Bishops Stortford Judokwai | The Herts & Essex Sport Centre, Beldams Lane, ​Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM23 5LH
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  • Club Info
    • Club Membership
    • British Judo Membership
    • Visitors
    • Club History
    • Club Forms
    • Policies & Procedures >
      • Codes of Conduct >
        • Code of Conduct for Children and Young Players
        • Code of Conduct for Parents, Guardians and Carers
        • Code of Conduct for Coaches, Officials and Volunteers
        • Code of Conduct for British Judo Members and Connected Participants
      • Complaints & Disciplinary
      • Dojo Etiquette
      • Equality & Diversity
      • Judo Moral Code
      • Head Injury
      • Privacy Notice
      • Safeguarding
    • School 2 Dojo
  • Team BSJK
    • Coaching Team
    • Club Committee
    • Club Welfare Officers
    • Black Belts
    • National Medallists
    • International Medallists
  • New Starters
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  • What is Judo?
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    • Results 2025 >
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  • Grading
    • Sho Grades
    • Mon Grades
    • Kyu Grades
    • Dan Grades
    • Judo Techniques
    • Judo Kata
    • Judo Terminology
    • Referee Calls
  • Shop
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