• Event: November Theory Assessment
• New Date: Sunday, 1st November 2026
• Assessment Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (unchanged)
• New Venue: Senshin Sports Briarhill
• Eligibility: Students who have been invited to grade

The Theory Assessment takes place at Senshin Sports Briarhill from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday, 1st November.

Event 9 of the Senshin Grand Prix takes place later that day at Senshin Sports Athenry from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Students attending both events should note that they are taking place at different venues.

The Theory Assessment and Senshin Grand Prix are separate events. Students taking part in both must register for each event individually using the relevant booking form.

During the assessment, students are expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding, knowledge and technical proficiency for the grade they are working towards.

This includes the relevant techniques, terminology and principles contained in the Irish Judo Association’s Grading Syllabus.

Not every element of the syllabus will necessarily be covered during regular classes. However, coaches will support students preparing to grade and help them develop the knowledge and techniques required for their next grade.

Students should use the Irish Judo Association’s Interactive Grading Syllabus and ask their coaches for help during regular classes if they are unsure about any part of the syllabus.

View the Irish Judo Association Interactive Grading Syllabus

Candidates are not expected to be perfect or to know everything, but they are expected to make a good effort to prepare properly before attending a Theory Assessment.

Assessments are conducted in a supportive and collaborative manner.

Examiners will provide guidance, help students correct their techniques and give every candidate a reasonable opportunity to demonstrate the required standard.

There are three possible Theory Assessment outcomes:

• Grade Passed with Merit
• Grade Passed
• Grade Deferred