Dan Grading November 2026
The next NIJF Dan Grade Promotional Examination will take place on Sunday 1st November 2026
Check in: 10:00am
Venue: Grove Leisure Centre
120 York Road, Befast BT15 3HF
UPDATED DETAILS FOR DAN GRADINGS…
The grading is open to 1st Kyu (brown belt) judoka and above.
This will be a Multi-grade event where Dan grade judoka can compete against lower Dan grades. An ippon win against the same or higher grade is worth 10 points and 5 points for an Ippon win against lower grades.
For women this is extended to 1st Kyu judoka. If a female Dan grade scores ippon against a 1st Kyu judoka 5 points are awarded, but 10 points for an Ippon from the same or higher grade. A win by Waza-ari earns 5 points unless against a lower grade which scores zero. Under the new rules (January 2026) to qualify for a line-up the first two contests must be won by Ippon.
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.
Online entries close midday Thursday 29th October and cash entries on the day will be charged £30.00
You can get a paper form to make your application if you wish here.