Official judo documents

Every official document the Judo Helper — JudoHQ’s AI assistant — answers from: BJA, IJF, NSPCC CPSU, ICO and UK legislation. Every link goes to the official publisher’s website — JudoHQ hosts no copies. See sources & licensing.

Grading & Belts

BJA Mon Grade Promotion Syllabus (January 2025)

In force since 1 Jan 2025

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BJA Kyu Grade Promotion Syllabus (January 2025)

In force since 1 Jan 2025

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BJA Dan Grade Promotion Syllabus (July 2025)

In force since 1 Jul 2025

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BJA Sho Award Administration Process

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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BJA Sho Award Frequently Asked Questions

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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IJF Belt Grades Guide 2026

In force since 1 Jan 2026

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Competition & Refereeing

IJF Sport & Organisation Rules 2025

In force since 1 Jan 2025

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BJA Amendments to IJF Contest Rules (22 February 2025)

In force since 22 Feb 2025

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IJF Refereeing Rules Update

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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IJF Explanatory Guide to Judo Refereeing

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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Safety & Medical

BJA Head Injury & Strangulation Management (October 2025)

In force since 1 Oct 2025

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BJA Concussion & Strangulation Advice Sheet (October 2025)

In force since 1 Oct 2025

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Coaching & Qualifications

BJA Coach Education Programme V5 (CPD Revalidation, October 2024)

In force since 1 Oct 2024

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BJA Coach Education Workforce Developers V2 (October 2024)

In force since 1 Oct 2024

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BJA Coaching Qualifications Summary (October 2024)

In force since 1 Oct 2024

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BJA Coaches Code of Conduct and Ethics 2025 (Including Performance)

In force since 1 Jan 2025

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BJA Coach Award Appeals Procedure

In force since 1 Jan 2023

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BJA Coach Reinstatement and Recognition Admin Process (October 2023)

In force since 1 Oct 2023

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BJA Recognition of Coaching Awards from Other Associations (October 2023)

In force since 1 Oct 2023

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BJA Visually Impaired Coaching Best Practice

In force since 1 Jan 2023

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Safeguarding & Conduct

BJA Children Safeguarding Policy (January 2025)

In force since 1 Jan 2025

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BJA Safeguarding Adults Policy (July 2025)

In force since 1 Jul 2025

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BJA Safelandings Policy (April 2026)

In force since 1 Apr 2026

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BJA Safelandings Short Version

In force since 1 Jan 2026

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BJA Allegations Policy (April 2024)

In force since 1 Apr 2024

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BJA Low Level Concern Policy (April 2024)

In force since 1 Apr 2024

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BJA CARE System Guide (April 2023)

In force since 1 Apr 2023

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BJA Safeguarding Disciplinary Policy

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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BJA Safeguarding Flow Chart

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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BJA Code of Conduct for Members and Connected Participants (January 2023)

In force since 1 Jan 2023

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BJA Conduct and Complaints Policy

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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BJA Vexatious Complaints and Unacceptable Behaviour Policy (October 2021)

In force since 1 Oct 2021

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NSPCC CPSU Safeguarding Standards

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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Policies & Governance

BJA Equality Policy

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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British Judo Transgender Participation Policy

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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British Judo Transgender Participation FAQ for Clubs

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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BJA Ramadan Advice for Clubs

In force since 1 Jan 2024

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Data Protection & Compliance

ICO Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)

In force since 2 Sept 2021

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ICO Children's Code Summary

In force since 2 Sept 2021

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UK Data Protection Act 2018

In force since 25 May 2018

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