USJF
Teacher Institute
Certified Teachers
United State Judo Federation
Vision:
The USJF will focus on building strong wellness communities by empowering members to make known the Judo maxim Jita-kyoei, (spirit of mutual prosperity for self and others) through safe and positive experiences.
Mission:
The mission of the USJF is to promote and support Judo as a physical, mental, and moral practice.
Program Directors
Hayward Nishioka
9th Dan, Professor of Kinesiology – Los Angeles City College
Nanka Yudanshakai
Mitchell Palacio
7th Dan, Professor of Kinesiology – City College of San Francisco
Central Coast Yudanshakai
Master Instructors
Master Instructors are authorized to deliver the USJF Teacher/Assistant Teacher Certification Program
D. Eric Spears
Shufu Yudanshakai
Robert Brink
50th State Yudanshakai
charles Medani, M.D.
Shufu Yudanshakai
Matsuo Takeda
Hokka Yudanshakai
J.Miki takemori
Shufu Yudanshakai
krista tsutsui-steele
San Joaquin Yudanshakai
Mark Muranaka
Hawaii Yudanshakai
Larry tsutsui
San Joaquin Yudanshakai
Bryan Matsuoka
Daiheigen Yudanshakai
Brett Gertje
Intermountain Yudanshakai
gene nakashima
50th State Yudanshakai
diane jackson
Shufu Yudanshakai
Harvey takeda
Hokka Yudanshakai
jennifer baderstscher
Northwest Yudanshakai
Joshua Kindelberger
Intermountain Yudanshakai
Rob Schab
Northwest Yudanshakai
daniel kikuchi
CENCO Yudanshakai
Robert Oishi
Nanka Yudanshakai
roland fernando
Migoto Yudanshakai
bill caldwell
Pacific Southwest Yudanshakai
john schaedler
Northwest Yudanshakai
Teacher Certification Program
Pathway toward Professionalism
Overview: USJF National Teacher and Assistant Teacher Program
- National Teacher
- Assistant Teacher
Overview: USJF Master Teacher Program
- Re-certification of the National Teacher
National Coach Certification
As a USJF Coach, you have a great responsibility. You are not only trying to be an important partner to improving the competitive performance of your athlete, but you should also be aware of the greater reasons for developing your athlete, that of helping him to become a better individual and to meet the challenges of our greater society.