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USA TRADITIONAL KODOKAN JUDO TM
A National Program of the
UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION (USJJF)
A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation

The Objective of USJJF's National Program of Traditional Kodokan Judo is to unify American Traditional Kodokan Judoka with a foundation of mutual respect and to provide services and guidance to foster Technical Excellence, Fellowship and Human Character Development. The USJJF is committed to Ensuring Integrity and Maintaining the Highest Standards in the Traditional Kodokan Judo Community.

 

Affiliates & Partners

The United States Ju-Jitsu Federation is more than just a centralized national organization. Instead, the USJJF is composed of many Regional Ju-Jitsu Organizations (RJJOs), and/or Regional Traditional Judo Organizations (RTJOs) that serve as State and Regional Associations under the USJJF banner. Additionally, the USJJF has other affiliate and partner organizations that work with us to achieve our goal to promote Ju-Jitsu and Traditional Judo in the United States of America.

Partner and affiliate Organizations are specialized organizations that have established rank, membership and promotion criteria. Those organizations accepted as Partners and Affiliates with USJJF receive automatic recognition of their members' ju-jitsu or traditional judo ranks as well as validation of their promotions. The criteria and benefits of becoming a Partner or Affiliate Organization are shown below.

As the recognized USA National Governing Member with the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF), and the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF), the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF), provides benefits to its members among which are education, the opportunity to voice their opinions, vote their convictions, sit on committees and boards, and other functions which further the development of Ju-Jitsu and Traditional Judo in the United States of America.

The USJJF works in cooperation with its Partner Martial Art Organizations (PMAO), its Regional Ju-Jitsu Organizations (RJJO), its Regional Traditional Judo Organizations (RTJOs) its Affiliated Martial Art Organizations (AMAO) and is prepared to work in a positive and constructive manner with the USOC recognized National Multi-Sports Organizations (USOCNMSO) such as the AAU, YMCA, Boys Clubs of America and others that conduct Ju-Jitsu or Traditional Judo programs substantially in compliance with JJIF & MAIF standards.

International & National Organizations affiliated with USJJF: 

Partner Martial Arts Organizations (PMAO)

Affiliate Martial Arts Organizations (AMAO)

Group "A" Members: Partner Martial Art Organizations (PMAO) Charter Group Members

    Per current posted requirements, benefits and voting rights.

Criteria:

    1. Must be an known and accepted Nationwide National or International Organization
    2. Must be able to prove a substantial national membership with a minimum of 1,000 Black Belt members
    3. A minimum of 50 registered USJJF Clubs with a minimum of six registered members.
    4. Can furnish a list of national events held through the past 5 year
    5. Can furnish minutes of National Board meeting through the past 5 year
    6. Can furnish proof that it is a Non-Profit, or similar Corporation 501(c)3
    7. Must have an established and published organizational structure
    8. Must have organized and published Rank System Standards and Requirements

Benefits:

    1. Voting delegate (with one vote) to the USJJF General Assembly as a Charter Group Member
    2. Rank Recognition available for USJJF members
    3. USJJF Insurance & Official Event Sanctions
    4. Representation on Sub-Committee administrating promotions
    5. Discounts on Annual USJJF Membership - $15.00 Annual
    6. Discounts on Rank Certification/Registration
        • Under Black Belt Ranks - $20.00 flat fee
        • Black Belt Ranks - $50.00 flat fee

Group "B" Members: Regional Ju-Jitsu Organizations (RJJOs) or Regional Traditional Judo Organizations (RTJOs) serve as State Governing Bodies for Ju-Jitsu or Traditional Judo

    Functions as State Governing Body per posted requirements, benefits and voting rights (one delegate with one vote) in the USJJF General Assembly..

An Official Regional Ju-Jitsu Organization (RJJO) or Regional Traditional Judo Organizations (RTJOs) requires as a minimum the following:

Criteria:

    1. A minimum of five clubs with at least 6 current USJJF Members in each Club.
    2. Maintain at least 50 current USJJF Members in your RJJO / RTJO.
    3. Incorporated in your state as a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization.
    4. Elected Officers - President, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary.
    5. Request official recognition as the RJJO or RTJO for your State (example: "USJJ of Florida" or "USA-TKJ of Florida") from the USJJF National Office.
    6. RJJOs must hold as a minimum one State Championship per year prior to the National Championship.
    7. Must conduct at least one state-level ju-jitsu or judo camp or weekend seminar per year.
    8. Set up a State Promotion Board for US JU-JITSU or USA Traditional Kodokan Judo Rank testing and validation with at least two Testing Clinics per year.
    9. Send a delegate (normally the RJJO / RTJO President) to the annual USJJF General Assembly - "USA JU-JITSU CONGRESS".

Benefits:

    1. State Governing Body recognition and assistance.
    2. Voting delegate to the USJJF General Assembly
    3. USJJF Insurance & Official Event Sanctions
    4. Rank Recognition available for USJJF members
    5. Regional and National Leader support and training
    6. National and International Rank Recognition
    7. US JU-JITSU or USA Traditional Kodokan Judo State Promotion Board
    8. Membership and Program Revenue Sharing with USJJF, the National Governing Body (NGB) with the JJIF.

    Note: An RJJO or RTJO is first given Provisional Status until it has functioned at full capacity (meeting all of the min. requirements) for two years. Full Membership Status of an RJJO / RTJO as the USJJF "State Governing Body" must be recommended by the USJJF Executive Committee & approved by the USJJF Board of Directors.

    Refer to the USJJF Administrative Manual for additional guidelines. Also review the USJJF Insurance Program and the recently posted USJJF Sanctioning Procedures.

    Download the Group B Membership Application

Group "C" Members: United States Olympic Committee recognized National Multi-Sports Organizations (USOCNMSO)
Voting Strength of USOC recognized National Multi-Sports Organizations (USOCNMSO) and their representation and voice in the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation

    USOCNMSOs are provided voting representation in the USJJF General Assembly as follows:

Criteria:

    To affiliate with the USJJF, a USOCNMSO must submit a request for affiliation, pay the annual $1,000 affiliate membership fee and annually submit a verifiable list of their membership active in Ju-Jitsu who are substantially in compliance with JJIF standards.

Benefits:

      1. Organizational Recognition
      2. Rank Recognition available for USJJF members
      3. USJJF Insurance & Official Event Sanctions

USOCNMSO member voting strength in the USJJF General Assembly is based on their Ju-Jitsu membership and is calculated as follows:

    • Under 1,000 Ju-Jitsu members = 1 vote
    • 1,001 - 3,000 Ju-Jitsu members = 2 votes
    • 3,001 - 5,000 Ju-Jitsu members = 3 votes
    • 5,001 - 10,000 Ju-Jitsu members = 4 votes
    • 10,001 - 15,000 Ju-Jitsu members = 5 votes
    • 15,001 or larger Ju-Jitsu members = 6 votes

    The block of votes assigned to all USOCNMSOs combined is 15. When the total combined voting strength exceeds fifteen, the USOCNMSOs will meet and select their fifteen delegates in democratic manner.

Group "D" Members: Affiliate Martial Art Organizations (AMAO)
Criteria:

    1. Must have with a minimum of 10 registered USJJF clubs with a minimum of six registered members.
    2. Must conduct state or regional events
    3. Must have an established organizational structure
    4. Must have an established rank system and requirements
    5. Must have at least 25 Black Belts and minimum of 250 registered USJJF members

Benefits:

    1. Organizational Recognition
    2. Rank Recognition available for USJJF members
    3. Non-voting delegate attendance to the USJJF General Assembly
    4. Representation on the Sub-Committee administering promotion requirement/criteria
    5. Discounts on Annual USJJF Membership - $20.00 Annual
    6. Discounts on Rank Certification/Validation
        • Black Belt Ranks, 1st - 3rd Degree - $100.00 flat fee
        • Black Belt Ranks, 4th - 6th Degree - $150.00 flat fee
        • Black Belt Ranks, 7th - 10th Degree - $200.00 flat fee

Group "E" Members: Provisional Affiliate Martial Art Organizations

    With following requirements, benefits with no voting rights.

Criteria:

    1. Must have a minimum of 5 registered USJJF clubs with a minimum of six registered members per club.
    2. Must have an established organizational structure.
    3. Must have an established rank system and requirements.
    4. Must have at least 10 Black Belts and minimum of 100 registered USJJF members.

Benefits:

    1. Organizational Recognition
    2. Non-voting delegate attendance to the USJJF General Assembly
    3. Rank Recognition available for USJJF members
    4. Representation on the Sub-Committee administering promotion requirements/criteria.
    5. Discounts on Rank Certification / Validation
        • Black Belt Ranks, 1st - 3rd Degree = $100.00 flat fee
        • Black Belt Ranks, 4th - 6th Degree = $150.00 flat fee
        • Black Belt Ranks, 7th - 10th Degree = $200.00 flat fee

    A copy, of your current annual or life membership card or certificate from a partner or affiliate organization is required to receive the USJJF member discount

Group "F" Members: Allied Organizations (AO) Group Members
With following requirements & benefits:
Criteria:

    1. Must have elected officers and an active organizational history
    2. Must have and maintain a minimum of 5 registered USJJF clubs.
    3. Must have an established organizational structure.
    4. Must have an established rank system and requirements.
    5. Annual Organizational Membership Fee is $250.00 per year.

Benefits:

    1. Organizational Recognition
    2. USJJF Insurance & Official Event Sanctions
    3. Rank Recognition available for USJJF members
    4. Representation on the National Sub-Committee administering promotion requirements/criteria
    5. Non-voting delegate attendance to the USJJF Annual General Assembly, "USA JU-JITSU CONGRESS"

    Click here to download the Allied Group Membership Form

 

  
   

 
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