Competitions and Events

Chalfont & Evreham Judokwai are involved in the following

If you wish to enter any of these events, please discuss with your Sensei's as soon as possible  
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Event
When
Where
Details
Judo Starts
Tuesday 4th January 2022
Wednesday 9th January 2022
Chalfont Leisure Centre
DCHS Judokwai
Starting Out as a Referee
TBA 2022
Evreham Sports Centre
Swallow Street
Iver
Bucks  SL0 0HS
This course serves as an introduction to refereeing, covering the basics required to achieve Club level certification and setting you on the path to higher grades after gaining experience.
Branko Andjelkovic 6th Dan - Advanced Technical Training
TBA 2022
St. Albans Judo Club
The Dojo
Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre
Batchwood Drive
St. Albans
Hertfordshire  AL3 5XA

Course details are available by clicking here.

To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:


stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade.
Nage no Kata - Reloaded
TBA 2022
Ashlyns School
Chesham Road
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire  HP4 3AA

Course details are available by clicking here.

To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:


stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade.
Judo Stops
We just keep going!
Wednesday 20th April 2022
Chalfont Leisure Centre
DCHS Judokwai
Referee Course - Working to Area & Regional Level
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
This course aims to take your refereeing to a higher level where you can expect to gain either Area or Regional level certification (depending upon whether you are a Club or Area Referee at the moment).
Judo Starts
Still going, no break 2022
Wednesday 23rd April 2022
DCHS Judokwai
Chalfont Summer Course
TBA 2022
Dr. Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane
Little Chalfont
Buckinghamshire  HP7 9QB

To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:


stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade.

Course flyer can be downloaded here.
Judo Stops
Tuesday 19th July 2022
Wednesday 20th July 2022
Chalfont Leisure Centre
DCHS Judokwai
Judo Starts
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Wednesday 14th September 2022
Chalfont Leisure Centre
DCHS Judokwai
Nage no Kata - Reloaded
TBA 2022
St. Albans Judo Club
The Dojo
Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre
Batchwood Drive
St. Albans
Hertfordshire  AL3 5XA

Course details are available by clicking here.

To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:


stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade.
Branko Andjelkovic 6th Dan - Advanced Technical Training
TBA 2022
St. Albans Judo Club
The Dojo
Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre
Batchwood Drive
St. Albans
Hertfordshire  AL3 5XA

Course details are available by clicking here.

To attend this event please send a confirmation email to:


stating the names of those attending along with their age and grade.
Starting Out as a Referee
TBA 2022
Evreham Sports Centre
Swallow Street
Iver
Bucks  SL0 0HS
This course serves as an introduction to refereeing, covering the basics required to achieve Club level certification and setting you on the path to higher grades after gaining experience.
Judo Stops
Tuesday 13th December 2022
Wednesday 14th December 2022
Chalfont Leisure Centre
DCHS Judokwai


Area Events
Event
When
Where
Details
Bucks & Herts Combined Area Grading
26th June 2022
St. Albans Judo Club
The Dojo
Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre
Batchwood Drive
St. Albans
Hertfordshire  AL3 5XA

It is vital that:

-  Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered

-  You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiquette for the grade you wish to gain

-  That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the NEW syllabus
Bucks Area 6th to 4th Kyu Grading

Registration is at 9am with everyone on the mat at 10am.
5th July 2022
Chalfont Leisure Centre
Nicol Road
Chalfont St. Peter
Buckinghamshire  SL9 9LR


It is vital that:

-  Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered

-  You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiquette for the grade you wish to gain

-  That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the NEW syllabus
Herts & Bucks Coaches Course
TBA 2019
St. Albans Judo Club
The Dojo
Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre
Batchwood Drive
St. Albans
Hertfordshire  AL3 5XA

Herts & Bucks Coaches Course
TBA 2019
St. Albans Judo Club
The Dojo
Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre
Batchwood Drive
St. Albans
Hertfordshire  AL3 5XA

Bucks Area 6th to 4th Kyu Grading


TBA 2022
Kitsune Gari Judo Club
Woughton Centre
Rainbow Drive
Leadenhall
Milton Keynes
MK6 5EJ

This will be a one day grading.

The grading is run on the basis that everyone will partake of the whole syllabus until the point where they are no longer able to demonstrate to the required level.  Higher grades are expected to demonstrate lower grade techniques to a higher skill level.

Registration is at 9am with everyone on the mat at 10am.  The grading is expected to complete before 1pm.


National Courses
Event
When
Where
Details
St. Ives Easter Course
15th - 18th April 2022
Guildhall
Street-An-Pol
St. Ives
Cornwall
If you wish to grade at this event it is vital that:

-  Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered.

-  You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiqueete for the grade you wish to gain.

-  That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the current syllabus.
BJC Whitsun Course
Sunday 29th May - Friday 3rd June 2022
Cromer High School
Norwich Road
Cromer
Norfolk
If you wish to grade at this event it is vital that:

-  Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered.

-  You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiqueete for the grade you wish to gain.

-  That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the current syllabus.
BJC Oxford Course
TBA 2022
Cokethorpe School
Witney
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
If you wish to grade at this event it is vital that:

-  Your license is complete with photo and all details are entered.

-  You have studied and learnt all required Japanese and etiqueete for the grade you wish to gain.

-  That you are familiar with the required technical standards for the grade you wish to gain under the current syllabus.
There are many other courses but are further afield.  If you are interested, speak to Sensei


Competitions - Club, Area and National

If you wish to enter any competition please speak to your Sensei in order to ensure that the event in question is suitable for you.  In order to provide a guide, you will find that each event has a 'level' awarded to it where '1' is for the easiest and '5' for the hardest.  These numbers are a guide, as always, the actual difficulty is governed by those who choose to enter.  Please provide your details to your Sensei who will enter you along with the other club members.  The forms available on this section are for your information.  We would prefer if you register through the club as registering directly creates extra work for your Sensei
 Event
When
Where
Details
Chalfont Championship
Saturday 23rd April 2022
Evreham Sports Centre
Swallow Street
Iver
Bucks  SL0 0HS
Level 2-3

BJC Contest Rules Apply

Competition Information available by clicking here.

All entries must be made by visiting this website
Southfields Judo Kan Open Competition
Saturday 15th February 2022
Samworth Enterprise Academy
Church of England School
Trenant Road
Leicester
Level 3-4

Full details are available to follow

There will not be a minibus available for this event unless there are at least 12 going
BJC National Kata Tournament
TBA 2022
Kettering Sports Arena
Thurston Drive
Kettering
Kata is a demonstration of 'form' (direct translation of the word) or technique.  There is no contest.  The demonstrations are assessed on a number of principles including accuracy of movement, precision of the technique, correct demonstration of all relevant elements (Kuzushi, Tsurkuri, Kake and Kime).  If one were to compare this to equine events, it would be the dressage.
Leicestershire Area Open Competition
Saturday 8th October 2022
Samworth Enterprise Academy
Church of England School
Trenant Road
Leicester
Level 3-4
BJC Open National Championship
Sunday 1st May 2022
Kettering Sports Arena
Thurston Drive
Kettering
Level 4-5
Kent International Judo Championships
To be confirmed
Medway Park Leisure Center
Mill road
Gillingham
Kent  ME7 1HF
Level 5

This is a BJA event to which the BJC membership can enter.

It is important to check that this event is suitable for you.  You are therefore strongly advised to check with Sensei before entering.
Shizentai Judo club
Sunday 10th July 2022
Hertswood Academy
Cowley Hill
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
Level 1
Kettering Charity International in aid of BHF and Teenage Cancer Trust
TBA
Kettering Sports Arena
Thurston Drive
Kettering
Level 5
Oxfordshire Area Judo Competition
TBA 2022
Level 2-3
Southampton Samurai Judo Championship
Sunday 13th November 2022
Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue
Harefield
Southampton
Hanpshire  SO18 5FW
Level 2-3
BJC Closed National Championship
Sunday 20th November 2022
Kettering Sports Arena
Thurston Drive
Kettering
Level 4


TeamBJC National Squad Training Sessions

These sessions take place six times a year and are intense one day events that require a high level of physical fitness.  They are aimed at improving the performance of attending Judoka with a view to producing a team ready to compete in international events that the BJC enter.  The entry requirements are nominally that one must have gained a medal at one of the three National events (BJC Open Nationals, in May, BJC Regionals, in September and the BJC Closed Nationals in November) however, the course is open to anyone with the approval of your Sensei.
When
Where
Details
Sunday 9th February 2025
Kingsbury Community Centre
Pear Tree Avenue
Kingsbury
Tamworth
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors

If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth.  The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only.  There are two meeting points.  The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.

All those wishing to use this service MUST email squad@chalfontjudokwai.org.uk no later than the Tuesday before the event.  The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette.
Sunday 2nd March 2025
Kingsbury Community Centre
Pear Tree Avenue
Kingsbury
Tamworth
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors

If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth.  The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only.  There are two meeting points.  The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.

All those wishing to use this service MUST email squad@chalfontjudokwai.org.uk no later than the Tuesday before the event.  The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette.
Sunday 13th April 2025
Kingsbury Community Centre
Pear Tree Avenue
Kingsbury
Tamworth
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors

If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth.  The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only.  There are two meeting points.  The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.

All those wishing to use this service MUST email squad@chalfontjudokwai.org.uk no later than the Tuesday before the event.  The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette.
Sunday 8th June 2025
Kingsbury Community Centre
Pear Tree Avenue
Kingsbury
Tamworth
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors

If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth.  The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only.  There are two meeting points.  The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.

All those wishing to use this service MUST email squad@chalfontjudokwai.org.uk no later than the Tuesday before the event.  The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette.
Sunday 14th September 2025
Kingsbury Community Centre
Pear Tree Avenue
Kingsbury
Tamworth
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors

If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth.  The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only.  There are two meeting points.  The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.

All those wishing to use this service MUST email squad@chalfontjudokwai.org.uk no later than the Tuesday before the event.  The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette.
Sunday 12th October 2025
Kingsbury Community Centre
Pear Tree Avenue
Kingsbury
Tamworth
Mat Fees for the day £5 Juniors & Seniors

If numbers allow, a minibus will be arranged to take club members to Tamworth.  The fee of (£18 if seven or fewer are going or £15 if eight or more up to a maximum of 14) is set to cover transport costs only.  There are two meeting points.  The first is at the Chalfont Leisure Centre at 8am and the second at the layby leading towards the M40 junction at Beconsfield.

All those wishing to use this service MUST email squad@chalfontjudokwai.org.uk no later than the Tuesday before the event.  The sending of the email is confirmation that you will be going and that you will be on time as late arrive on the mat is considered to be poor etiquette.



 

BJC Contest Rules


Most of these events take place under the current Contest Rules of the BJC. These can be downloaded from the link below:

BJC Contest Rules

Weight Adjustment


Attempting to lose weight for a competition is not a good idea. If you lose to much weight you will find it hard to compete because you will be:

- Lacking in stamina (you will not have enough energy to keep you going)

- Lacking in strength (you will risk losing muscle)

- Dehydrated (you will not have enough water to sweat and risk passing out from overheating)

If you have any concerns about your weight please discuss with your Sensei's prior to taking any action. We do NOT condone dieting it order to enter a lower weight group.