British Judo Association

“𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙙 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝, 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙩.” 🥋

A huge congratulations to Izzy Everest who achieved her 1st Dan black belt earlier this year.

As a full-time wheelchair user, she has spent years redefining what’s possible on the judo mat through resilience, determination and an unwavering passion for the sport.

From World Kata Champion to inspiring advocate for inclusive sport, Izzy continues to embody the values of judo every single day.

Read more about Izzy's inspiring achievement 👉 https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/izzy-everest-earns-well-deserved-black-belt-achievement/

💬 “𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠.”

After a devastating rugby injury ended his playing career nearly 20 years ago, Dan Featherstone never expected to compete again.

But through judo at Pinewood Judo Club, Dan rediscovered competition, rebuilt his confidence and even found relief from years of pain caused by his neck injury.

Now a 5th Kyu judoka, Dan recently stepped onto the competition mat for the first time — earning a bronze medal in an inspiring return to sport.

Read Dan’s remarkable story 👇

https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/i-found-a-way-back-dans-remarkable-return-to-competition-through-judo/

Did you get a share of £300k?

A fantastic £373,321 has been given to grassroots sports causes using easyfundraising.org.uk over the last 3 months alone. All courtesy of retailers giving free cashback donations when kind supporters shop online.

Did you get a share from last month’s payout? A huge well done if you did!

If you didn’t, simply register your judo club as an easyfundraising cause and ask your members, parents, instructors and wider community to join as your supporters.

Each time they shop online, they’ll activate a cashback donation courtesy of the retailer they shopped with – at no extra cost to anyone.

Over 8,000 retailers are standing by to donate right now towards improving your facilities, equipment and more.

Sign up today at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/judo/

Neil MacDonald claimed bronze at the Sarajevo Senior European Cup this weekend, leading the charge for a British squad that secured multiple strong results 🇬🇧💪

Congratulations to the whole team – excellent performances all round 👏

Find out more ➡️ https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/neil-macdonald-takes-bronze-at-2026-sarajevo-senior-european-cup/

British Judo's National Promotions and Gradings Commission are on the lookout to fill two positions from suitably experienced BJA members interested in developing, implementing and supporting the BJA grading programmes within the UK.

The Commission has oversight of the Mon & Kyu grade schemes and manages all aspects of the BJA’s Dan Grading Scheme.

Interested applicants should submit their CV outlining their judo experience and any promotions/grading activity, along with a cover letter detailing the areas where they feel they can contribute to the work of the Commission.

📅 Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026

For more information 👇

Join British Judo's National Promotions and Gradings Commission - British Judo Association We are on the lookout to fill two positions members interested in developing, implementing and supporting the BJA grading programmes.

This weekend, 19 British judoka head to the Sarajevo Senior European Cup, with another 3 competing at the Graz Junior European Cup 🇬🇧

Wishing the very best of luck to everyone stepping on the tatami! 🤞

To find out more ➡️ https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/22-british-judoka-set-to-compete-at-graz-and-sarajevo-european-cups/

Siblings battling it out for the top step of the podium 😱🥋

A rare and incredible moment for sisters Daisy-Mo Hucker and Hannah Hucker, who both fought their way to the final of the -48kg U15 category at the Differdange International in Luxembourg 🥇🥈

Not something you see every day — huge congratulations to you both! 👏

A brilliant weekend for British kata in Dublin 🥇🥋

Amélie Prosser takes gold on her kata debut, while Val Kelly and Tony Prosser claim multiple titles at the All-Ireland Open Kata Championships 👏

A great showcase of the continued growth of kata in the UK 💪

To find out more ➡️ https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/success-for-three-british-judoka-at-the-all-ireland-open-judo-kata-championships/

Fight Like A Girl returns after a successful first event, this time in the North West Area! 🥋🙋‍♀️

📅 Sunday 26 July 2026
📍 Blackpool Sports Centre

Don't miss this female-focused judo event developed by Keidokwai Judo Club, featuring guest female coaches and a supportive, empowering training environment 💪

Sign up here ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qPJikcvJSIuA6g_l4LdgBgXepxFyLaYkWBLI_7yBeJw/viewform?chromeless=1&edit_requested=true