BJC Closed Nationals Championships 2025

The Arena Sports,Thurston Drive,Kettering NN15 6PB

16/11/2025

Total entries to date: 99
Maximum entries: 350

The Otani Medal

Our medal design this year (above) commemorates the Otani family. The British Judo Council was formed by Kenshiro Abbe Sensei (8th Dan) in 1958 and was then joined by Masutaro Otani Sensei (8th Dan) who merged his MOSJ organisation into the BJC. Abbe returned to Japan in 1969 and Masutaro Otani Sensei became the President of the BJC until his death in 1977 at the age of 80 where he was succeeded by his son, Robin Otani who has been President of the BJC to this day. His son Stuart Otani is a current Vice-President and marks the third generation of the Otani family to lead the BJC in the promotion of Judo in the UK.
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Look out for the etickets which will be emailed to the address provided after the 12th November

Autumn is with us once again and it’s time for the BJC Closed National Championships. Our annual event where the BJC membership can come together and compete with good spirit and friendship to find out who will be this years BJC National Champion.

This event, is open to members of the BJC of appropriate grade and age. There are a wide range of categories to allow everyone a fair opportunity to compete with others of as similar age, grade and weight as possible.

You can find full details on our Event Information leaflet which is available by pressing the button below. Please note, closing date for entries is Wednesday the 12th November at midday.

The BJC Closed Nationals Championships will include:
• Primaries 8-9 years of minimum grade 3 red bars or above
• Juniors 10-15 years of minimum grade 1 yellow bars, grouped by weight & age.
• Kyu Grade Seniors 16+ of minimum grade 4th Kyu (orange belt) or above grouped by weight & grade.
• Dan grade Seniors grouped by weight.
• Dan grade Open weight

Once you have registered your entry (using the buttons below) you will be directed to PayPal to make payment with either PayPal or your credit/debit card. You can also make payment with a credit card by phone to BJC HQ on 01692-580900. The closing date for all entries and final payment is Wednesday 12th November 2025

After registering your entry, you will have until 12pm midday on Wednesday 12th November where you will be able to amend your entry (eg. change weight category), add additional entries or remove entries from the list (and be refunded). No further changes will be possible after midday on Wednesday 12th November at which point the registration system will close.

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Event Information BJC Contest Rules

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It is recommended that you read the 'Event Information Sheet' for this competition which can be accessed by pressing the button above. It contains vital information with regard to this event.

Please note: Minimum grade for entry:

Primaries; 3 red bars for those 8 years or older but less than 10 years

Juniors; 1 yellow bar for those 10 years or older but less than 16 years.

Seniors; 4th Kyu (Orange belt) for those who are 16 or over.

Please be aware that if, at the time of your weigh-in, you are heavier than the category you have entered (including the allowance given for Judogi bottoms and t-shirt as detailed on the Event Information sheet) there will be a £3.00 administrative fee made in order to transfer you into your correct weight.

Please Note: The BJC may photograph or video part or all of this event for promotional or training purposes. This event, by its very nature, is in the public arena and when entering for the event the participant (and their parents) acknowledge this fact.