Certified Rank Examiners Committee

• We have club black belts that have no one in their area to assist with their own promotions because their Sensei has moved, deceased, or stop playing judo. 
• We have new Black Belts that were not trained in the promotion process or just have questions and not sure who to ask. 
• Individuals that have not tested in years and no one following up with them.

• CRE having a rank of 3rd Dan or above.  Advancement after this depends on a person’s rank and their ability to meet the requirements.  
• After spending one year as a CRE having the rank of 4th Dan or above, may apply to become a RCRE.  
• After spending one year as a RCRE having the rank of 5th Dan or above, may apply to become a NCRE .
• After spending two years as a NCRE having the rank of 6th Dan or above, may apply as a MCRE. 

Safe Sport Program

Please remember all coaches must now take and pass this on-line test. You may do this at your convenience. It takes between 2 and 3 hours total but can be completed in segments. Once you have completed the program, please send a copy of the certificate to the USJA Office. Please go to Safe Sport, select the option of USA Judo member or Non-USA Judo member, and follow the required steps. You will use your USA Judo membership number if you are a member. If you are a non-member, you will be given a number to use to access Safe sport.

Concussion Training (Your choice of CDC or NAYS)

By taking the CDC Heads Up Concussion Training online course and using what you learn, you will be well positioned to improve the culture of concussion. Your actions can help create a safe environment for young athletes so that they can stay healthy, active, and thrive – both on and off the playing field. Click Here to take the Heads Up Concussion course. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate and email it to the office for verification.

To complete the NAYS course, please visit the National Alliance for Youth Sports website, choose the 'SIGN UP' button and follow the instructions. Upon proper completion, download the certificate and email to support@usja.net or fax to (844) 892-6608. You may visit the NAYS website HERE.

Background Check

Go to the Background Screening Site

Certified Rank Examiner List

If your name is not shown below our records indicate that you are not currently a CRE. If you are not current, please contact N.O. or the CRE committee for instructions on reinstatement.