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 USA JIU-JITSU (USAJJ) ® ​
- Coaches 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 a coach of the US Ju-Jitsu 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, coaches certifications are evidence of your commitment to the highest standards of martial arts excellence too provide the best for your students. Proper coaching methods initiated at the grass roots level will carry forward and help increase the USA status in the international competitive arena.

Coaching 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.

1.     General
a.     Complete and file appropriate application. (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required)
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 Rank, Training and Age
a.     Class A - minimum rank of 3rd Degree and age 21 or over
b.     Class B - minimum rank of 1st Degree and age 18 or over
c.     Class C - two years of jiu-jitsu training and age 16 or over

​3.     Educational Requirements
a.     American Coaching Effectiveness Program Sports Science Course - Required for Class A, B, or C
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.      Current 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 On-Line Course

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.     Coaches Written Test.
A coaches candidate must be able to pass the USA JIU-JITSU ® ​ Coaches' Exam on 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.     Certifications available
Class A, B, or C level coaches certification

7.     Certifications Fees
Certification fee is $50.00 for each level of certification attained.

CLICK HERE to download the Coaches Certification Application.

CLICK HERE to download the USJJF Coaching Manual.

Note: USJJF member schools or clubs that have one certified USA Jiu-Jitsu ® Coach per each 20 active members are entitled to receive certification as an approved USA JIU-JITSU ®  TRAINING CENTER.

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