DNA - Craven Judo Academy

16/10/2026

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What a brilliant moment to share with our Craven family 💙

This image says it all, teamwork, trust and the kind of determination we see on the mat every week. We’re proud to be part of DNA Judo, and even prouder that DNA Judo has been nominated for British Judo Private Provider of the Year 2026.

Thank you to our members, parents, coaches and supporters for helping build a club and wider family where confidence, resilience and friendships can grow.

This nomination reflects the hard work happening across all four academies, and we’re delighted to stand behind it.

12/10/2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 DNA Judo Concord Open Championships. 🥋

Saturday 14 November 2026, 9:00am at Concord Leisure Centre, Sheffield. This British Judo Level 3 Catch Weight Event is open to Under 12s, Under 16s, Senior and Veteran Kyu Grades, and Senior and Veteran High Grades.

Players are pooled by age, grade and weight to give meaningful contests and as much mat time as possible. Categories may be combined where needed, with agreement from players and coaches. Every competitor receives a medal.

Standard entry is £27 for a single entry or £44 for a double entry, with the deadline at 11:59pm on Saturday 7 November 2026. A good one for clubs, coaches and parents looking for proper competition experience.



Enter online here:
https://fienta.com/dna-judo-concord-open-championships-2026

11/10/2026

11/10/2026

Start your judo journey today! 🥋

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve fitness, learn discipline, or make new friends, judo offers something for everyone. At Craven Judo Academy, our sessions are fun, supportive, and a great way to challenge yourself while learning valuable skills on the mat. Ready to give it a go? Book your free judo trial and discover what judo can do for you.



Book your Free Trial Session Here: https://cravenjudo.co.uk/timetable/

08/10/2026

Start your judo journey today! 🥋

Whether you’re building confidence, improving fitness, learning discipline or making new friendships, judo is a fantastic way to grow on and off the mat. This is a sport for all ages and abilities, with plenty of fun along the way. Ready to give it a go? Book your free judo trial and discover what Craven Judo Academy can do for you!



Book your Free Trial Session Here: https://cravenjudo.co.uk/timetable/

02/10/2026

⚫️ NO. 23 – SIÂN PEAK – 1ST DAN ⚫️

We are incredibly proud to announce that Craven Judo Academy fighter Siân Peak has officially achieved her 1st Dan, becoming DNA Judo’s 23rd ever black belt. 🥋🔥

At just 16 years and 6 months old, Siân becomes one of the youngest fighters in our history to achieve her black belt, marking another huge milestone in a journey that began with us many years ago.

Siân is only the second fighter to have progressed through all three stages of our junior pathway, starting out in Kano Kidz, progressing into Junior Judo and then Academy Judo, before going on to achieve the coveted grade of 1st Dan.

Along the way, we have watched Siân develop from a young child learning the fundamentals of judo into a talented and determined young athlete with ambitions to compete at the highest level.

Her black belt comes at an exciting time in that journey. Siân has recently rejoined the England Development Squad and has also been selected as part of British Judo’s 2026 DiSE cohort, giving her the opportunity to continue developing both as a fighter and as a young person within the sport.

For us, this is exactly what the DNA Judo pathway is all about. Seeing someone walk through the doors as a Kano Kid and then, years later, watching them tie a black belt around their waist is something incredibly special.

We are extremely proud of everything you have achieved, Siân, but we know this black belt isn’t the end of your journey. It is the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we can’t wait to see you fulfil your potential.

A massive congratulations from everybody at DNA Judo. Well done, Siân! 🥋👏🔥

20/09/2026

🥋 A HUGE DAY FOR DNA JUDO 🥋

A fantastic day for the DNA Judo family at today’s North West Area Dan Grading at Leigh Judo Club, with success on the mat and another exciting step forward for the club.

⚫️ SIÂN PEAK – 1ST DAN ⚫️

Craven Judo Academy fighter Siân Peak was outstanding. Siân won her first two contests to qualify for a line-up before dispatching each fighter one by one with full-point Ippon victories to earn her 1st Dan black belt on the day! 🥋🔥

A fantastic achievement and a massive congratulations to Siân!

⚫️ EVIE VOSE – 20 POINTS TOWARDS 2ND DAN ⚫️

North Lancs Judo Academy Head Coach Evie Vose went into today looking to add points towards her 2nd Dan.

Evie fought three contests, earning 10 points against another 1st Dan before adding a further five points apiece against two 1st Kyu fighters. That gives Evie 20 points from today and leaves her just 40 points away from her 2nd Dan! 👏

⚫️ GARY BENTLEY – 2ND DAN ⚫️

After spending the last 12 months on a mission to complete his 2nd Dan, Furness Judo Academy Head Coach Gary Bentley finally got the job done today!

Gary secured the final 10 points he needed to achieve his 2nd Dan, adding another fantastic milestone to his own judo journey and another 2nd Dan to the DNA Judo family. 🥋

And finally, DNA Judo Head Coach Danny Harper officially began his training to become a Senior Examiner.

A huge thank you to the North West Area for inviting Danny onto the programme. As a club, we recognise and appreciate the hard work the Area puts into developing clubs, coaches and examiners across our region.

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to Mickie for offering mat-side support to the team. Your help and encouragement were greatly appreciated throughout the day.

A brilliant day of progress, achievement and development across the DNA Judo family. Congratulations to Siân, Evie and Gary! 🥋🔥

09/09/2026

🥋 BJA MEMBERSHIP REMINDER 🥋

A quick reminder to all DNA Judo members & parents to please check that your British Judo membership is active and up to date for the new judo season.

All DNA Judo members are required to hold a valid British Judo membership after completing their first 5 sessions.

⭐ DNA Judo is a British Judo Elite Provider, which means our members can benefit from a discounted membership rate.

When joining or renewing, please make sure you select the “Elite Full” membership option to access the discounted rate available to DNA Judo members.

British Judo membership provides your insurance cover and allows you to grade, compete and have your progression officially recognised.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents; if you have more than one child training with us, please remember to check each child’s membership individually.

If your membership has expired, please renew it as soon as possible.

If you’re new to DNA Judo and still within your first 5 sessions, don’t worry; we’ll provide you with everything you need to get registered.

Thanks for helping us keep everyone’s membership up to date! 🙌

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27/06/2026

🏆 THE STAGE IS SET!

Tomorrow we welcome clubs from across the country to the DNA Judo Great North Open 2026, and we can’t wait to see everyone on the tatami.

A few reminders before you travel:

🎟️ Spectators: £3 per adult.
🥋 Competitors & Coaches: FREE admission.

☕ Café Available
Our café outside the sports hall will be serving:
🥓 Bacon & sausage butties
🌭 Hot dogs
🥤 Hot & cold drinks
🍫 Snacks

🚫 Please note: No food is to be consumed inside the sports hall.

🤝 Let’s make tomorrow special

The Great North Open is a grassroots event, and for many competitors this will be their very first experience of stepping onto a competition mat.

Please show respect to our athletes, coaches, referees, table officials and volunteers throughout the day. Every official is giving their time to help create a fantastic experience for everyone involved.

If you have any questions or concerns during the event, please come and speak to Danny at Control. We’ll always do our best to find a fair and positive solution while keeping the focus where it belongs; on creating an enjoyable experience for every competitor.

Thank you for being part of what promises to be another fantastic day of judo.

Far Better to Dare.
Jita Kyoei.

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