As leader of the group he had a reputation and, besides directing the Kujo family in poetry matters, he produced a number of outstanding poets: commencing with his son Teika, his students included Jakuren and FUJIWARA no Ietaka etc.
指導者としても定評があり、九条家の歌の指導をおこなうほか、息子定家をはじめとして、門下に寂蓮、藤原家隆など優秀な歌人を多数輩出した。