Platform Guide

How It Works

Judo4JiuJitsu connects verified judo black belts with BJJ and grappling academies. Here's how both sides of the platform work.

For BJJ & Grappling Academies

Find a Coach

  • 01

    Enter Your Zip Code

    Search the verified coach database from your academy's location. Choose your preferred search radius — 25, 100, or 500 miles, or nationwide.

  • 02

    Browse Results

    Closest coaches appear first. Below them, coaches willing to travel to your area. Filter by tier, budget, specialty, or whether the coach is open to a permanent position.

  • 03

    View Full Profiles

    See credentials, accolades, bio, specialties, and the full pricing table for each distance band. Every coach is USA Judo verified.

  • 04

    Send a Booking Request

    Create a free academy account and send a direct booking request. Include your preferred date, format, and any questions. The coach responds within 48 hours.

For Judo Coaches

Get Booked

  • 01

    Claim Your Profile

    Search for your name in our pre-seeded database — sourced from USA Judo records. If you're a black belt, you're likely already listed. Claim it in seconds.

  • 02

    Build Your Profile

    Add your photo, bio, accolades, specialty tags, and video. The more complete your profile, the higher it ranks in search results.

  • 03

    Set Your Pricing

    Enable each distance band you'll travel and set your own seminar rate. 25 miles, 100 miles, 500 miles, nationwide. You control everything.

  • 04

    Receive Booking Requests

    Academies contact you directly through the platform. Accept, decline, or negotiate. No middleman. No commission taken on seminars in Phase 1.

The Four Coach Tiers

Every coach is assigned a tier based on verifiable credentials — not self-reported. Tiers set pricing expectations and drive the visual hierarchy of search results.

🏅 Elite
Olympians & World Champions. Medal at the Olympic Games or IJF World Championships. The highest credential in the sport. Individually verified by our admin team against official federation records.
$2,500 – $15,000+
🥈 Champion
National & Pan-American Level. Medalists at the US National Championships or Pan-American Championships. High dan rank with serious competition background.
$500 – $2,500
✓ Certified
Certified Black Belts. 3rd Dan and above with USJA or USA Judo coaching certification. Proven teaching experience. The most common tier — excellent coaches at accessible price points.
$200 – $800
Community
Active Black Belts. Shodan and above. Active club coaches in your region. Great for local programs, youth clinics, and introductory judo for BJJ students.
$100 – $400
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USA Judo Verified

Every coach on Judo4JiuJitsu holds a minimum rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt) and is verified against official USA Judo membership records. No exceptions. You know exactly what you're getting.

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Closest First, Always

Search results show local coaches first — sorted by distance from your zip code. Travel-willing coaches appear below them. You always see what's closest and most practical before scrolling to broader options.

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Transparent Pricing

Every coach sets their own rates for each distance band. You see the full pricing table before reaching out. No surprise quotes. No negotiating blind.

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Direct Connection

Booking requests go directly to the coach. No agency, no manager, no commission layer. You deal directly with the person who will be on your mat. In Phase 1, there is no platform fee on seminars.

Ready to Get Started?

Search the database now — no account needed. Create an account when you're ready to book.

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