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  • 13.09.2026 Results – East Midland Area Open Championship

    13.09.2026 Results – East Midland Area Open Championship

    Congratulations to all judoka who competed at the EMA Open Judo Championships in Earl Shilton. With clubs attending from all over the country, the atmosphere was fantastic and the standard of judo even better. Every athlete displayed skill, spirit, and great sportsmanship. A brilliant effort from all who took to the tatami.Read More »
  • 05.07.2026 Great Turnout at East Midland Area Championships with some excellent Judo on Display

    05.07.2026 Great Turnout at East Midland Area Championships with some excellent Judo on Display

    A huge congratulations to all competitors who took part in the EMA Open Judo Championships in Lincoln. It was a fantastic turnout, with clubs from all over the country coming together to compete and support one another. The day showcased outstanding judo across every category, with determination, sharp technique, and true fighting spirit on display. […]Read More »
  • 10.05.26 Results of East Midlands Area Mini-Championship

    10.05.26 Results of East Midlands Area Mini-Championship

    Well done to all our judoka on some fantastic judo at the recent mini‑championship held in Digby, Lincolnshire. For many, it was their very first competition, and every single one of them rose to the occasion with great spirit and determination. We saw excellent judo throughout the day and some exciting glimpses of the next […]Read More »

Welcome to the Amateur Judo Association

The Amateur Judo Association (AJA) has been in existence since 1955 and is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to the promotion of Judo through a true spirit of sportsmanship and fairplay.

As an Association we organise a large number of events such as championships, gradings, training sessions and International trips for players of all ages and abilities.

All clubs on this website are affiliated to the AJA and have fully qualified instructors.

Judo is a sport that began in Japan in 1882. It is a style of fighting where one opponent can defeat another without anyone getting seriously hurt. Boys, girls, men and women of all ages take part in Judo in many different countries all around the world.


We think Judo is rather special

Judo is an ideal way of keeping fit. It provides a great cardiovascular workout which improves stamina, general health and overall fitness. Physical strength and flexibility are also improved as a result of trying to control and dictate the movements of an opponent.

Judo is ideal for all ages, male and female and attracts players from many disability groups

Confidence and self-esteem

Confidence and self-esteem are developed as players progress through the ranks and the very nature of the grading system ensures that the next goal is always realistic and achievable with effort.

The grading system also ensures that players, whatever their skill level, will have opportunities to compete with players of similar ability and have a chance to experience victory

Self discipline and respect

Judo places a great emphasis on self discipline and respect for others. It is extremely rare to see any player act in a disrespectful way towards an opponent or official. Whether training at the club or competing in the Olympics, bad manners or unsportsmanlike behaviour are never tolerated.

Many people find that lessons learnt on the mat help you in every aspect of life - increased confidence, self-respect, discipline and respect for other people.


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