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KAATSU Certification Program


KAATSU Educational Curriculum


A structured multi-level certification framework for medical and sports science professionals.

The hierarchy of the KAATSU certification program.

Educational Stages

Level 1:
Practitioner Bundle

Includes 3 Core Courses

Level 2:
Specialist Bundles

Includes 4 Special Courses

Level 3:
Coach Master Bundle

Complete Master Program

Aaron Szura is Certified Athletic Trainer at Mercy Health Partners, Muskegon, MI. Aaron Szura

Aaron Szura,
Certified Athletic Trainer at Mercy Health Partners

“Through the program from Kaatsu Education Academy, I implemented Kaatsu training with great success. My surgical patients, such as a baseball player who returned three weeks earlier from a labral tear and a wrestler who returned a month sooner, recovered faster than ever. After my own ACL tear, Robert’s guidance helped me surpass every benchmark my surgeon set. The courses are packed with simple, detailed lessons and research that bridge knowledge gaps and improve patient outcomes. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking better results.” perfect collaboration so far, very much appreciated!.”

Level 1: Core Foundational Courses

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Jason Yosef Johnson,
Athletic Training Consultant, Michigan

“Before I found Kaatsu Education I was struggling with getting professional guidance. After going through their program, I was able to understand how to implement Kaatsu training. I highly recommend the Kaatsu Education program to anyone who wants to achieve superior results without the risk of overuse injuries.”

Tamako Kawamoto is a KAATSU professional since 2011 from Tokyo, Japan

Tamako Karamoto,
KAATSU Professional, Tokyo

“I have worked as a KAATSU specialist in Japan for 14 years. Also, it’s important for our business that I learn more and improve my skills around the world. This program gave me a great chance to learn about KAATSU from an international point of view. I’m sure it will be useful for my future. I recommend this academy because you can learn and talk with other professionals to exchange knowledge.”

Level 2: Specialized Courses

Level 3: Master Level