United States Ju-Jitsu Federation ®
- Coach Certification Program -
The main reason for having certified coaches is to provide an educational program at the grass roots level and to train coaches in standard sports coaching methods. A coaching certification does not mean that you are an automatic "Team Coach" of the USA JU-JITSU ® / USA JIU-JITSU ® National Team or that the certification will lead to such an appointment.
Certifications are used to fulfill criteria for selection as a coach and certification is required in order to be permitted to coach at any Federation sanctioned event. Most importantly, the coach certification is evidence of your commitment to the highest standards of both sport & martial arts excellence too provide the best for your students & athletes.
Proper coaching methods initiated at the grass roots level will carry forward and help increase the USA status in the international competitive arena.
USJJF Coach Certification -
Coach certification is awarded to anyone who meets the requirements as outlined below. Class A or B level certification is available for those who assist at the National Championships and meet the other requirements. Class C is available to those who meet certain educational requirements. USJJF Coach Certification is valid for four years.
1. General -
a. Complete and file appropriate application. (On-Line USJJF Coach Certification)
b. Have current USJJF membership and be current on any certification fees.
c. Class A or B certification requires working as a coach during one USJJF National Championships.
2. Ju-Jitsu / Jiu-Jitsu Rank, Training and Age -
a. "National" Class A - minimum rank of 3rd Dan and age 21 or over
b. "Regional" Class B - minimum rank of 1st Dan and age 18 or over
c. "State" Class C - minimum of two years of ju-jitsu training and age 18 or over
3. Educational Requirements -
a. American Coaching Effectiveness Program Sports Science Course - Required for Class A, B, C or D
This requirement may be completed by attending a coaching clinic or by completing a correspondence course or by completing an equivalent approved coaching course.
c. CPR Certification - required for Class A
d. Current Multi-media Red Cross First Aid Course, or ACEP Sport First Aid Course, or other approved course required for Class A
e. Safe Sport Compliance Training
4. Written Tests -
a. Referee Written Test.
Must be able to pass the equivalent written test as a local referee for Class A or Class B
b. Coach Written Test.
A coach candidate must pass the USA JU-JITSU ® / USA JIU-JITSU ® Coaches' Exam on USJJF rules and regulations for Class A.
5. Personal Qualifications -
Correct attitude, ability to cooperate with others, showing respect and ability to motivate competitors, acceptable personality traits and must be of strong moral character.
6. Coach Certifications available -
Class A, B, C or D level coaches certification
7. Certifications Fees -
Certification fee is as follows -
$50.00 for Class "D"' Local Level of Coaching Certification,
$50.00 for Class "C" State Level of Coaching Certification,
$75.00 for Class "B" Regional Level of Coaching Certification,
$100.00 for Class "A" National Level of Coaching Certification.
For Coaching at the International or World Levels -
$ 125.00 for Class "AA" - International Level of Coaching Certification.
CLICK HERE to download the Coach Certification Application.
CLICK HERE to download the USJJF Coaching Manual.
Note: USJJF member schools / clubs that have one certified USA JU-JITSU ® / USA JIU-JITSU ® Coach per each 20 active members are entitled to to be recognized and receive certification as a USA JU-JITSU ® or USA JIU-JITSU ® TRAINING CENTER.
Certifications are used to fulfill criteria for selection as a coach and certification is required in order to be permitted to coach at any Federation sanctioned event. Most importantly, the coach certification is evidence of your commitment to the highest standards of both sport & martial arts excellence too provide the best for your students & athletes.
Proper coaching methods initiated at the grass roots level will carry forward and help increase the USA status in the international competitive arena.
USJJF Coach Certification -
Coach certification is awarded to anyone who meets the requirements as outlined below. Class A or B level certification is available for those who assist at the National Championships and meet the other requirements. Class C is available to those who meet certain educational requirements. USJJF Coach Certification is valid for four years.
1. General -
a. Complete and file appropriate application. (On-Line USJJF Coach Certification)
b. Have current USJJF membership and be current on any certification fees.
c. Class A or B certification requires working as a coach during one USJJF National Championships.
2. Ju-Jitsu / Jiu-Jitsu Rank, Training and Age -
a. "National" Class A - minimum rank of 3rd Dan and age 21 or over
b. "Regional" Class B - minimum rank of 1st Dan and age 18 or over
c. "State" Class C - minimum of two years of ju-jitsu training and age 18 or over
3. Educational Requirements -
a. American Coaching Effectiveness Program Sports Science Course - Required for Class A, B, C or D
This requirement may be completed by attending a coaching clinic or by completing a correspondence course or by completing an equivalent approved coaching course.
c. CPR Certification - required for Class A
d. Current Multi-media Red Cross First Aid Course, or ACEP Sport First Aid Course, or other approved course required for Class A
e. Safe Sport Compliance Training
4. Written Tests -
a. Referee Written Test.
Must be able to pass the equivalent written test as a local referee for Class A or Class B
b. Coach Written Test.
A coach candidate must pass the USA JU-JITSU ® / USA JIU-JITSU ® Coaches' Exam on USJJF rules and regulations for Class A.
5. Personal Qualifications -
Correct attitude, ability to cooperate with others, showing respect and ability to motivate competitors, acceptable personality traits and must be of strong moral character.
6. Coach Certifications available -
Class A, B, C or D level coaches certification
7. Certifications Fees -
Certification fee is as follows -
$50.00 for Class "D"' Local Level of Coaching Certification,
$50.00 for Class "C" State Level of Coaching Certification,
$75.00 for Class "B" Regional Level of Coaching Certification,
$100.00 for Class "A" National Level of Coaching Certification.
For Coaching at the International or World Levels -
$ 125.00 for Class "AA" - International Level of Coaching Certification.
CLICK HERE to download the Coach Certification Application.
CLICK HERE to download the USJJF Coaching Manual.
Note: USJJF member schools / clubs that have one certified USA JU-JITSU ® / USA JIU-JITSU ® Coach per each 20 active members are entitled to to be recognized and receive certification as a USA JU-JITSU ® or USA JIU-JITSU ® TRAINING CENTER.