Judo Australia’s National Grading Committee is offering a 4th Dan and above grading for eligible members as part of the 2025 National Championships being held on the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre in Carrara. 

This High Dan Grading will commence at 9am-12pm on Friday June 6, on Mat 1.

This opportunity has been created as an event on RevSport, allowing applicants to download the necessary paperwork and prepay online. CLICK:  2025 National High Dan Grading

Members looking to pursue this option will need to undertake the following:

1.   Be a current financial member of Judo Australia. 

2.  Complete the relevant National Grading Policy Application form, and have it signed off indicating support from your JFA state or territory organisation. 

4^th and 5^th Dan Grading Application Form.  6^th Dan and Above Grading Application Form.

3.   Ensure your application indicates the eligible pathway, time in grade and specific criteria relevant to the grade being sought, as outlined in the National Grading Policy.

5.  Prepay the appropriate Grading Fee as per the table below. (CLICK REGISTER TO PAY ONLINE).

Judo Australia Grading Fees: 

6. Lodge your completed form (and evidence of payment) with the National Grading Administrator (Shane Alvisio: admin@ausjudo.com.au) no later than 28 March 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Note: Previously approved  applicants who were unable to present due to significant injury and wish to proceed with grading need to update and resend their application to ensure that an appropriately qualified grading panel can be organised.  (If the fee has previously been paid, contact admin@ausjudo.com.au to have it credited to your account.)

ENQUIRIES can be directed to Judo Australia: Shane Alvisio/Jaq Nunan (admin@ausjudo.com.au)