JFLO Instructor Affiliation

Built by Olympic Coach and UFC Champion Trainer Justin Flores, the JFLO Instructor Affiliation is a certification-based program designed to help you grow your academy, strengthen your coaching and stand out in your local community.

Coaching Feels Different When You're Supported

Most gyms don't have a clear, progressive system for teaching takedowns, preventing injuries or guiding students from the feet to the mat with confidence.

Even fewer have a trusted mentor watching their growth or a network of like-minded coaches working toward the same standard.

And that creates real gaps:

1. Students plateau or get hurt
2. Coaches feel unsure about what to teach next
3. The academy's progress slows both on the mat and at the front desk.

The JFLO Instructor Affiliation was built to solve that.

It's not just a stamp of approval. It's a full pathway to become a stronger, more professional coach and a way to show your community that you're operating at a higher level.

As an affiliate, you'll get:

1. Level 1 JFLO Certification to validate your teaching and set your academy apart
2. Structured lesson plans built from judo, wrestling and jiu jitsu
3. Mentorship from Justin Flores, one of the most respected coaches in the game
4. A community of instructors to exchange ideas, solve problems and stay sharp
5. Branding and event opportunities to boost visibility and attract new students

Whether you're filling in the gaps or leveling up your entire coaching system, this is the program that helps you do it and gives you the credibility to back it up.

What if you had the support to strengthen your coaching, grow your academy and stand out in your local community?

• A complete stand-up grappling curriculum ready to plug into your existing programs
• Step-by-step lesson plans designed to keep students safer and more engaged
• Ongoing mentorship from one of the most respected coaches in combat sports
• A network of fellow instructors to share ideas, solve problems, and stay sharp
• Brand credibility and visibility through association with the JFLO name
• Priority access and discounts for seminars, events, and product drops

Good news. Now you do!

What's Included

As a certified JFLO Instructor, you'll unlock:

How to Get Certified

Getting certified is the first step. Once you’re certified, you can maintain your active JFLO Affiliation for $3,500 per year or $333 per month.

Why I Created the JFLO Instructor Affiliation

My entire career has been focused on working one-on-one with elite athletes, helping them become champions on the world stage.

It's what I've always loved doing. And honestly, I've done everything I set out to do. I've competed at the highest levels, coached the Olympic team, cornered UFC world champions, and learned a lot of lessons along the way.

But I’ve realized I can make an even greater impact by shifting some of my focus.

There are only so many hours in the day. Only so many athletes I can train directly. But if I team up with instructors, coaches like you, to pass on what I've learned, then my impact multiplies.

That's what the JFLO Instructor Affiliation is all about.

It's a way for me to share the systems, strategies, and insights I've built over 35 years across Judo, wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu in a format that's easy to digest, easy to implement and built specifically for instructors.

I've always admired instructors because they're different from athletes. They're more analytical. They want to understand the why. They care about helping others grow, not just winning their next match. And they're open to learning, which makes them incredible to work with.

Through this program, I can help you build safer and smarter stand-up systems, reduce injuries, and give your students the confidence to fight from their feet, something most gyms struggle to teach well.

The certification is your credential, but it’s also your connection to a bigger network. You’ll have guidance, mentorship and a like-minded community behind you so you’re not doing it all alone.

I'm not trying to be a guru. I'm not here to tell you what you're doing wrong. I'm just here to share what's worked and help you bring that into your own academy in a way that works for you.

If that sounds like something you've been looking for, I'd be honored to support you on the journey.

-Justin "JFLO" Flores

JFLO Instructor Affiliation is for you if...

• You want your academy associated with a respected name to boost your brand credibility
• You want a reliable structure for teaching stand up without reinventing the wheel every week
• You feel confident in your grappling but are unsure how to teach it clearly and safely to others
• You're tired of piecing together techniques from random YouTube videos and seminars
• You want to protect your students from injury with proven drills and progressions
• You'd love mentorship from a coach who's trained Olympians, UFC champs, and high-level instructors
• You want to grow your academy by offering a more complete, professional experience
• You're ready to join a like-minded community of coaches who are serious about doing things right

Apply to Join the JFLO Instructor Affiliation

This isn’t just another course. It’s a hands on program designed to support serious coaches through certification, mentorship, and a complete system for stand up instruction.

Because this is a hands on program and not just a label, I'm reviewing every application personally. Once you apply, I will reach out directly to make sure it's the right fit and walk you through the next steps.

There’s no obligation, just an opportunity to bring more structure, support, and credibility to the way you coach.

Membership is $3,500/year or $333/month once certified.

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