Dan Grading November 2025
The next NIJF Dan Grade Promotional Examination will take place on Sunday 30th November 2025
Check in: 9:30am
Venue:
CHIKARA JUDO CLUB
ABOVE SCRIBBES NURSERY
31a FINWOOD PARK
BELFAST BT9 6QR
The grading is open to 1st Kyu (brown belt) judoka and above. For male Dan grades it will be a Multi-Grade event where 1st Dan players can compete against higher Dan grades. A win against the same or higher grade is worth 10 points and 5 points for a win against lower grades. For women this is extended to 1st Kyu judoka. If a female Dan grade scores ippon against a 1st Kyu 5 points are awarded but 10 points from the same or higher grade*. Under the new rules a win by Waza-ari gives 5 points unless against a lower grade which scores zero.
Judoka wishing to take part in this grading must have an ‘in date’ Judo licence and pre-register by completing the online booking below.
If there are insufficient entries in a category this fee will be reduced or refunded.
*Page 10 of Dan of BJA Dan Grade Syllabus (revised January 2020)
Online entries close midday Thursday 27th November and cash entries on the day will be charged £30.00
You can get a paper form application if you wish here.