USJF Kata Certification
The USJF Kata Certification provides training and certification for those who wish to become kata teachers and shiai coaches. Also we provide training for those seeking to fulfill USJF promotion requirements for kata knowledge. Once a judoka passes a USJF kata certification test, the student does not have to demonstrate that kata during their promotion test. A class A, B, or C certification will be sufficient for that particular kata for any promotion requirement.
USJF Kata Certification Examiners
Eiko Shepherd
Doug Tono (CJBBA)
Karen Whilden (Shufu)
Diane JAckson (Shufu)
Tom Sheehan (Konan)
Frances Glaze (Konan)
Mike Purcell (North West)
Delynn Purcell (North West)
The instructors and examiners must be ranked Godan and up.
An examiner must hold a Class A certification in the specific kata for which they are going to give the test. For example, a person with a Class A certification in Ju no Kata may give the test for Ju no Kata. However if they do not have a Class A certification in Nage no Kata, they are not authorized to give the test for Nage no Kata.
There must be two (2) examiners for each kata that is tested. Ideally both examiners should hold Class A certification. It is also acceptable to have one Class A examiner and two Class B examiners to give the test. Once again, these examiners may only administer tests for the specific katas in which they are certified.
| Class A Master Instructor |
Class B | Class C | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank Requirement | 4 dan and above | Shodan | Shodan | USJF Recognised Rank |
| Registration Fee | $30.00 per kata | $25.00 per kata | $20.00 per kata | Yudanshakai receives $10.00 |
| Testing Fee | $20.00 per kata | $20.00 per kata | $20.00 per kata | Fee goes to USJF |
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If a person tests for one or more tests on the same day, the testing fee is only $20.00. However, the registration fees will be charged separately. Example: A Judoka tests for Class B and Class A on the same day. The registration fees would be $30 plus $25 plus one testing fee of $20. So the total fee would be $75.00 ($30 + $25 + $20 = $75) |
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Kata Sub-Committee Members
Ben Ott, Chair
Intermountain Yudanshakai
Eiko Shepherd
Chicago Yudanshakai
Frances Glaze
Konan Yudanshakai
Mike Purcell
Northwest Yudanshakai
Leeanne Oue, Secretary
Chicago Yudanshakai
Tom Sheehan
Konan Yudanshakai
Doug Tono
Chicago Yudanshakai
Diane Jackson
Shufu Yudanshakai