Students will need BJA membership for comprehensive public liability and personal accident insurance for judo activity, to participate in the grading scheme and compete in competitions.
There are additional benefits of joining the BJA and various memberships.
Family members living at the same household are entitled to a 10% discount on BJA membership fees.
British Judo Association Membership
| Membership Type | Months | New | Renewal |
| Introductory | 3 | Free | N/A |
| Judo Kids (5 to 7 years) | 12 | £24.00 | £24.00 |
| Junior (Mon Syllabus)* | 12 | £31.00 | £28.00 |
| Senior | 12 | £42.00 | £39.00 |
| Discount for NHS / HM Forces / Full Time Students | 12 | £28.00 | £26.00 |
*Juniors 14 years and over, opting for the Kyu syllabus are entitled to the Full Time Student discount
Grading Fees
| Syllabus | Fee |
| Sho (5-7 years) | (Free) £0.00 |
| Mon (8 to 17 years) | £14.00 |
| Kyu (14 years and older) | £20.00 |
| Dan Technical (15 years and older) | £50.00 |
| Dan Competitive (15 years and older) | £12.00 |