2026 Mid Year Dan Grading

Register Here – https://www.revolutionise.com.au/judonsw/events/352527

DAN (BLACK BELT) GRADING (1-3 Dan) EXAMINATION (Sun 28 June 2026)

The Dan Grading (1-3 Dan) will consist of the following components:

• Opening and bow-in (Rei) – 9:30AM
• Batsugun (subject to entries) – from 9:30AM
• Kata examination – following the Batsugun (est. 11:00AM)
• Technical (Waza) examination – will commence following the Kata

Kodokan 1 Dan to 3 Dan Grading Opportunity

Eligible Judo NSW members undertaking Judo NSW 1-3 Dan Grading can also seek to have their JA Dan grade ratified with the Kodokan.  You will also need to complete the follow steps prior to the Judo NSW Dan Grade Closing Dates:

Step 1 – Complete the online Kodokan Membership Application Form – click here

Step 2 – Complete the Judo Australia Kodokan Dan Grade Application – download from Files for Download section below.

Step 3 – pay when required the JA invoice for Kodokan Membership & Kodokan Dan Grading. The relevant fees are outlined in the JA Grading Policy (Appendix E) – download from Files for Download section below.

Note: the Judo Australia Kodokan Dan Grade Application must be submitted via email to [email protected] by the Dan Grade closing date.

IK-KYU (SENIOR BROWN) GRADING

Judo NSW also provides the opportunity for members to grade to Senior Brown Belt at the Dan Grading.

Designed for candidates belonging to Clubs that are not currently able to grade to the Senior Brown Belt within their Club.

All candidates must be eligible as per the requirements of the JA Grading Policy (2023) and must provide prior approval from their relevant Club Coach.

DAN GRADE PREPRATION SESSIONS

Dan Grade Kata Preparation sessions will be held on the 3 Saturdays’ preceeding the Dan Grading Day.

To register for these sessions click this link  – https://www.revolutionise.com.au/judonsw/classes/55511

GRADING APPLICATIONS

All Grading applications (including Batsugun) must be fully completed and submitted with a digital passport-style image to the Judo NSW office (high-quality scanned documents emailed to [email protected]) by:

Sunday 10th May 2026 for 4, 5 Dan

Sunday 31st May 2026 for 1, 2, 3 Dan

The following must be included in the Application:

• List of contest and service points claimed (must be detailed – tournament, opponent’s name and grade, details, and dates of refereeing, coaching or administrative positions held).
• A completed Judo biography including grading history.
• The Application form is signed by both the candidate and the relevant club coach.

The current National JA Grading Policy and relevant Grading Application Forms may be downloaded by clicking on the below links.

JA National Grading Policy 2023 (Version 5)

Application Form – 1st Kyu (Senior Brown) Grading

Application Form – 1st Dan to 3rd Dan Grading

All Enquiries

Greg Cadorin via email: [email protected]