British Judo Association

𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!

The 2026 British Judo Awards are here – and we need YOU to help us celebrate the incredible people and clubs that make our judo community so special! 🥋❤️

Know an inspirational coach? An outstanding volunteer? A club making a real difference? Now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.

🏅 Club of the Year
👏 Coach of the Year
🙌 Volunteer of the Year
🥋 Humble Warrior Award
🤝 Inclusion Award
⭐ Provider of the Year

Nominations close Sunday 6th September

Make your nomination today 👇

Nominations Now Open for 2026 British Judo Awards - British Judo Association British Judo is proud to launch the 2025 Annual Awards – a celebration of the remarkable individuals, clubs, and contributions

Congratulations to Georgina Grayson (Cherry Judo Club) and Jonas Vaitekunas (All Saints Judo Academy) on their fantastic results at the World Championships for Athletes with Down Syndrome this week! 👏

Georgina topped the podium with gold in the -70kg category, while Jonas earned a brilliant bronze medal in the -81kg category 🥇🥉

What an achievement! 🇬🇧🥋

This month's National Randori session takes place next week — Wednesday 12th August 🇬🇧🥋

Join us at the British Judo National Training Centre for a high-level randori session and the chance to train alongside some of the country’s best judoka. Expect strong rounds, great intensity, and a fantastic training environment 💪

Open to anyone aged 16+, 1st kyu and above, as well as all GB & EPP squad members, and all coaches!

No sign-up required — just turn up and train 💪

🚨 There are just two weeks left to enter the 2026 English Closed Championships!

📅 5–6 September 2026
📍 University of East London, Docklands Campus, E16 2RD
⏰ Entries close: Friday 21st August 2026

Don’t miss out, secure your place now! ➡️ https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/l3-l4-english-closed/

Just one British judoka will be in international action this weekend as Kate Chisholm competes in the -52kg category at the Skopje Junior European Cup 🥋🇬🇧

Best of luck, Kate! 👏

Find out more ➡️ https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/kate-chisholm-set-for-skopje-junior-european-cup/

A fantastic Festival, organised by Keidokwai Judo Club, saw women and girls from across the judo community come together at Blackpool Sports Centre to support and inspire female involvement in judo 🙌

Find out more ➡️ https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/fightlikeagirl-festival-brings-judo-community-together-in-blackpool/

The 2026 British Adaptive and Visually Impaired Open was another brilliant edition of the event, with 87 judoka taking to the tatami at Woking Leisure Centre in Surrey last weekend 👏

It was brilliant to welcome competitors from across Great Britain, alongside a visiting group from the Netherlands, for a day of exciting competition 🥋

A huge thank you to everyone who competed, the families and supporters who created such a fantastic atmosphere, and all of the volunteers who helped make the event such a success, with special thanks to the Southern Area and the Adaptive Commission for delivering another memorable competition 👏

View the full photo gallery here ➡️ https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1Csa

📅 The 2026/27 Regional Schools Competition Calendar is here!

With qualifying events taking place across Great Britain from September through to November, now is the time to start planning your journey to the British Schools Championships. 🥋

Find your nearest regional event, check the dates and get ready to represent your school on the tatami.

🔗 Read more and view the full calendar:

2026/27 Regional Schools Competition Calendar Confirmed - British Judo Association We are pleased to confirm the calendar of Regional Schools Competitions for the 2026/27 season ahead of the British Schools Championships

🏅 From Glasgow 2014 to Glasgow 2026... what a journey.

After an incredible career spanning more than a decade, Olympian and three-time Commonwealth Games medallist Jemima Yeats-Brown has announced her retirement from elite judo. Her career ends in fitting style, with a bronze medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and a legacy of resilience, determination and excellence. 💙

Thank you, Mima, for everything you've given to British Judo. Wishing you every success in your next chapter. 👏

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Read more 👇
https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/jemima-yeats-brown-announces-retirement/

We've got two incredible judoka heading to Sweden to represent Great Britain at the 2026 Judo World Championships for athletes with Down syndrome! 🥋🇬🇧

Coached by Bethany O'Connor, Jonas Vaitekunas (All Saints Judo Academy) and Georgina Grayson (Cherry Judo Club) will compete at the event this week.

Good luck all! 🙌