Student Criteria

For the NZJJF C4 "Expert Instructor" course the applicant should be over 18 years of age and have been practicing Ju-Jitsu, Hapkido or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for a minimum of nine years, and coaching as a C3 level "Advanced Instructor" coach for three years.  Ideally, they will hold at least a black belt grade in Ju-Jitsu, or equivalent Hapkido or Brazilian Ju-Jitsu grade.

For enrolment onto the course you will need to; 

  • complete the enrolment form, 
  • a copy of your latest ju-jitsu grade certificate, 
  • a copy of your previous coaching award certificate, 
  • a copy of your last First Aid certificate (from a recognized provider), 
  • a copy of your New Zealand drivers license
  • proof of address (for criminal convictions check) and 10 year address history.


To be submitted as a single pdf document.

C4 Course Assessment is a multi-choice and written exam and an accumulated Master Class feedback score from at least two NZJJF Master Class seminars.

Satisfactory completion of all required assessments, police check and first aid is required before recommendation to the NZJJF committee for qualification to the Public Register of Instructors.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • NZJJF C4 Course Enrolment Details

    • Declaration

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch1
  2. 2

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch2

    • Section A: Quiz on Biomechanical Principles in Ju Jitsu
  3. 3

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch3

    • Section A: Quiz on Anatomy in Ju-Jitsu
  4. 4

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch4

    • Section A: Quiz on Combat Psychology
  5. 5

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch5

    • NZJJF Coaching Plan

    • Section A: Quiz on Coaching Plans for Competitive Situations
  6. 6

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch6

    • Section A: Quiz on Conditioning and Fitness for Ju-Jitsu
  7. 7

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch7

    • Section A: Quiz on Nutrition and Diet

  8. 8

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch8

    • Section A: Quiz on Training Competition Mental Skills
  9. 9

    • NZJJF C4 Course_Ch9

    • Section A: Quiz on Health and Safety for Events
  10. 10

    • Section B: Essay Questions utilizing knowledge from the content

    • Section C: Applying Health and Safety practices to an event

    • Lesson Plan: Coaching a Masterclass Session