Affiliation Network

Take your martial arts academy to the next level.
Become CKJ Elite Certified and join a professional affiliation network providing complete curriculum, instructor certification, and proven system standards. You’ll receive quarterly or biannual guidance to help implement the CKJ Elite curriculum effectively.
Train. Certify. Lead.

Build a Stronger School. Keep Your Identity.

Unlock Bigger Opportunities.

A Smarter Way to Grow Your Martial Arts Business

The CKJ Elite Affiliation Network is designed for independent martial arts instructors and schools that want structure, credibility, and scalable growth – without franchising, revenue sharing, or loss of control. CKJ Elite operates on a flat affiliation and licensing model, not percentage-based franchise royalties. You keep ownership, pricing authority, and your school culture – while gaining access to a proven system, recognized brand, and national network. This isn’t an expense. It’s a growth multiplier.

Most school owners struggle with:

  • Inconsistent curriculum and standards
  • Instructor development bottlenecks
  • Student retention plateaus
  • Limited credibility beyond their local area
  • Doing everything alone

CKJ Elite solves these problems immediately.

What You Gain:

  • A recognized system you can plug into instantly:
  • Structured curriculum without rebuilding from scratch
  • Professional certifications that boost trust and retention
  • Brand leverage without franchise restrictions
  • Predictable, flat fees (no revenue percentage taken)
  • A clear pathway to higher-level opportunities

One additional student per month often offsets the entire affiliation fee. Everything after that is upside.

THE CKJ ELITE AFFILIATION PATHWAY

Three Tiers. One Clear Path. Grow at Your Pace.

Professional recognition for independent instructors
The Individual Affiliate tier is the entry point into CKJ Elite. It provides legitimacy, alignment, and professional development while maintaining full independence.

Benefits include:

  • Official CKJ Elite Individual Affiliate recognition
  • Access to foundational CKJ Elite curriculum frameworks
  • Instructor development resources and technical standards
  • Eligibility for CKJ Elite seminars and training camps
  • Ranking alignment and progression pathway
Best for:

Independent instructors, assistant coaches, and emerging school owners.

Structured alignment for professional schools
Certified Affiliate status represents a fully aligned CKJ Elite school operating under recognized standards and curriculum systems.

Includes everything in Individual, plus:

  • CKJ Elite Certified School designation
  • Full access to CKJ Elite curriculum systems
  • Instructor certification and rank oversight
  • Standardized testing and promotion structure
  • Eligibility to host CKJ Elite seminars
  • Use of CKJ Elite Certified branding
  • Listing on CKJElite.com

Certified schools typically experience stronger retention, smoother instructor onboarding, and increased perceived value.

Best for:

Established schools seeking consistency, credibility, and scalable growth.

Leadership, influence, and top-tier recognition
Elite Affiliate status is reserved for schools ready to lead – not just participate.

Includes everything in Certified, plus:

  • CKJ Elite Elite / Premium School designation
  • Priority visibility and promotion within the network
  • Advanced and master-level instructor certifications
  • Authorization to host official CKJ Elite testing and events
  • Leadership council participation
  • Direct mentorship and strategic guidance
  • Early access to federation-level opportunities
  • Recognition as a regional authority

Elite schools become hubs – attracting students, instructors, and opportunities.

Best for:

Flagship academies, multi-location schools, and leaders focused on legacy.

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By Design

A Clear Growth Path

CKJ Elite is not a one-size-fits-all program. It is a professional pathway that meets you where you are and scales as your school grows. Phase 1 builds strong instructors and schools. Phase 2 opens doors to federation and Olympic-bound pathways.

What CKJ Elite Is

  • Flat affiliation and licensing fees
  • Professional curriculum and certification oversight
  • Brand alignment without control
  • National network and leadership pathway

What CKJ Elite Isn’t

  • Not a franchise
  • Not percentage-based royalties
  • Not revenue sharing
  • Not operational control over your school
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Strengthen Your School

If you already run a martial arts program, CKJ Elite gives you leverage – systems, structure, and credibility – without taking over your business.
Apply for CKJ Elite Affiliation. Start at the tier that fits you now – and grow into the next.

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Contact Us!

We are proud to provide Eastvale martial arts training, as well as those in Norco and Corona. You can find us at the Eastvale Community Center and we also have a Norco location!

714-317-5343
teamckj@gmail.com
13820 Schleisman Rd, Eastvale, CA 92880