The United States Judo Federation offers continuing education opportunities designed to support the development of coaches, instructors, and event organizers. These workshops reinforce USJF standards, promote safe and effective instruction, and strengthen leadership across all levels of judo.
April 10-11, 2026 at City College of San Francisco
Smoothcomp Registration
Smoothcomp Software Workshop
This workshop provides practical instruction on the use of Smoothcomp, the event management platform used for judo competitions.
In this workshop, you will be introduced to how to create and run a judo tournament using the Smoothcomp platform. Topics subject to change.
Topics
Session 1 – Event Administration for Organizers
Preparation
- Personnel
- Equipment
Creating an Event
- Event Settings
- Event Pages
- User’s Data
- Participant Entries
- Payment
Registration
- Managing Registrations
- Creating brackets
Organizer Administration
- Statistics
- Financials
- Refunds
Smoothcomp for Other Events
- Clinics
- Kata Tournaments
Session 2 – Event Day Activities for Managers and Staff
Registration
- Check-ins and Weigh-ins
Scoreboard Staff
- Match Order
- Scoreboard
- Running a Match
Medal Table Staff
- Publishing Results
Tips and Tricks
- Using event templates
- Using bracket packages
- Common issues
Presenter
Ariana Chandra, CCSF Judo
USJF Self-Defense Instructor Certification
The USJF Self-Defense Instructor Certification prepares instructors to teach self-defense in a manner that emphasizes safety, responsibility, and sound instructional methodology. The program aligns with USJF standards and reinforces the ethical and educational responsibilities of instructors.
Certification Content Includes:
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Instructor duty of care and risk management
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Communication, consent, and stop protocols
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Teaching progressions (static → dynamic → scenario-based learning)
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Structuring safe and effective self-defense classes
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Emphasis on prevention, awareness, and control
Earn your USJF Self-Defense Instructor Certificate
USJF Coach High Performance Clinic
The USJF Coach High Performance Clinic is designed for coaches working with advanced and competitive athletes, including those preparing for national and international competition. This clinic supports professional growth while reinforcing the standards and expectations associated with representing the United States Judo Federation.
Participation in the USJF High Performance Workshop is required for USJF coaches who wish to be considered for selection as a USJF International Coach for the 2026 Prague and Paks Junior European Cups and associated training camps in Prague and Hungary.
Clinic Focus Areas:
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High-performance training structure and planning
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Athlete development and preparation
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Performance analysis and coaching decision-making
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Professional conduct and responsibilities at major events
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Long-term athlete development principles
Experienced coaches, performance-focused instructors, and those seeking to work with elite or international-level athletes.