British Judo are pleased to launch our updated grading materials which provides a welcome refresh on our internationally-recognised Mon and Kyu grade syllabus and checklists.*

Whether you are a competitive athlete, a coach, or someone practicing judo recreationally, the new syllabus provides a clear and accessible roadmap to help you achieve your judo goals.

*13th-18th Mon and 3rd-1st Kyu syllabus booklets will be launch in Q1 2025.

Mon Grades

1st Mon – 3rd Mon
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

Novice – 3rd Mon
Checklist (Digital)

Novice – 3rd Mon
Checklist (Print Friendly)

4th Mon – 6th Mon
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

4th Mon – 6th Mon
Checklist (Digital)

4th Mon – 6th Mon
Checklist (Print Friendly)

7th Mon – 9th Mon
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

7th Mon – 9th Mon
Checklist (Digital)

7th Mon – 9th Mon
Checklist (Print Friendly)

10th Mon – 12th Mon
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

10th Mon – 12th Mon
Checklist (Digital)

10th Mon – 12th Mon
Checklist (Print Friendly)

13th Mon – 15th Mon
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

13th Mon – 15th Mon
Checklist (Digital)

13th Mon – 15th Mon
Checklist (Print Friendly)

15th Mon – 18th Mon
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

15th Mon – 18th Mon
Checklist (Digital)

15th Mon – 18th Mon
Checklist (Print Friendly)

Mon Grade Promotion Syllabus (As of Oct 2024)

Kyu Grades

Novice – 6th Kyu
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

Novice – 6th Kyu
Checklist (Digital)

Novice – 6th Kyu
Checklist (Print Friendly)

6th Kyu – 5th Kyu
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

6th Kyu – 5th Kyu
Checklist (Digital)

6th Kyu – 5th Kyu
Checklist (Print Friendly)

5th Kyu – 4th Kyu
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

5th Kyu – 4th Kyu
Checklist (Digital)

5th Kyu – 4th Kyu
Checklist (Print Friendly)

4th Kyu – 3rd Kyu
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

4th Kyu – 3rd Kyu
Checklist (Digital)

4th Kyu – 3rd Kyu
Checklist (Print Friendly)

3rd Kyu – 2nd Kyu
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

3rd Kyu – 2nd Kyu
Checklist (Digital)

3rd Kyu – 2nd Kyu
Checklist (Print Friendly)

2nd Kyu – 1st Kyu
Syllabus Booklet (Technical Content)

2nd Kyu – 1st Kyu
Checklist (Digital)

2nd Kyu – 1st Kyu
Checklist (Print Friendly)

Kyu Grade Promotion Syllabus (As of Oct 2024)

Dan Grades

IJF information on High Grade applications 7th Dan and above

7th Dan Application Form

6th Dan Application Form 10.2019

Dan Grade Certificate Application Form 01.2019

Dan Grade Lapel Badge Order Form 01.2019

Dan Grade Promotion Syllabus (As of 11th October 2024)

Dan Grading Requirements 01.2019

Guide for Application to 6th Dan 01.2019

Guide for Application to 7th Dan 01.2019

Guide to Kata Examinations for Gradings 01.2019

Guide to Technical Dan Grade Examination 01.2020

Guide to Technical Dan Grade Registration (As of Oct 2021)

Senior Examiner Application Form 08.2016

Competitive Dan Grade Skills Examination Form 10.2021 (Autosum)

Competitive Dan Grade Skills Examination Form 10.2021 (Fillable/Print version)

Technical Dan Grade Examination Form 10.2021 (Autosum)

Technical Dan Grade Examination Form 10.2021 (Fillable/Print Version)