The British Judo Association (BJA) is the National Governing Body for the Olympic Sport of Judo in Great Britain. A large number of sports have been conducted at the Olympic Games. ... Judo (Japanese: æé, jÅ«dÅ; gentle way) is a martial art, sport, and philosophy originated in Japan. ...
The BJA represents Great Britain internationally and is a member of The International Judo Federation, The European Judo Union, The Judo Confederation of the European Union, The British Olympic Association, The Central Council of Physical Recreation, Commonwealth Judo Association, and the Commonwealth Games Council. It is recognised by the United Kingdom Sports Council, Sport England, the Sports Council for Wales, the Sports Council for Northern Ireland, Sport Scotland, the British Olympic Association and the Central Council for Physical Recreation. The British Olympic Association (BOA) is responsible for the United Kingdoms participation in the Olympic Games. ... Sport England logo Sport England (formerly the English Sports Council) is the body responsible for distributing funds and providing strategic guidance for sporting activity in England. ... The British Olympic Association (BOA) is responsible for the United Kingdoms participation in the Olympic Games. ...
History
On 24 July 1948 the BJA held its first Management Committee Meeting at the Imperial College Union, at which time the BJA was was established as the national body representing Judo in the United Kingdom. Imperial College Union is the students union of Imperial College London. ...