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Affiliates and 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 (RJJO), 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 in the United States.

Partner and affiliate Organizations are specialized organizations that have established rank, membership and promotion criteria. Those organizations accepted as Partners and Affiliates receive recognition of their member rank and validation of their rank with the USJJF is automatic. The criteria and benefits of becoming a Partner or Affiliate Organization is shown below.

As the recognized USA National Governing Member of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF), 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 in the United States.

The USJJF works in cooperation with its Partner Martial Art Organizations (PMAO), its Regional Ju-Jitsu Organizations (RJJO), 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 programs substantially in compliance with JJIF standards.

JJIF National Members affiliated with USJJF

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 USJJF 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 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

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 "B" Members: Regional Ju-Jitsu Organizations (RJJO) Serve as State Governing Bodies for Ju-Jitsu

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) 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.

  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 for your State (example: USJJ of Florida) from the USJJF National Office.

  6. 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 camp or weekend seminar per year.

  8. Set up a State Promotion Board for US JU-JITSU Rank testing and validation with at least two Testing Clinics per year.

  9. Send a delegate (normally the RJJO President) to the annual USJJF General Assembly - "USA JU-JITSU CONGRESS".

Benefits:

  1. State Governing Body recognition and assistance by USJJF, The National Governing Body for Ju-Jitsu in the United States of America.

  2. Voting delegate to the USJJF General Assembly

  3. USJJF 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 State Promotion Board

  8. Membership and Program Revenue Sharing with USJJF, the National Governing Body (NGB) with the JJIF.

Note: An RJJO 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 as the US JU-JITSU "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 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 rvoting epresentation 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 by USJJF, The National Governing Body for Ju-Jitsu in the United States of America.

  2. Rank Recognition available for USJJF members

  3. USJJF 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 USJJF 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 Ju-Jitsu or Traditional Judo rank system and requirements.

  4. Must have at least 10 Black Belts and minimum of 100 registered USJJF members.

Benefits:

  1. Organizational Recognition by USJJF, The National Governing Body for Ju-Jitsu in the United States of America

  2. Voting attendance to the USJJF General Assembly, "USA JU-JITSU CONGRESS"

  3. Rank Recognition available for USJJF members

  4. Representation on the USJJF Central Technical Committee (CTC) Sub-Committee administering it own system's promotion requirements/criteria.

  5. Discounts on Annual USJJF Membership - $10.00 for 12 yrs & younger, and $20.00 for 13 yrs & older - for Annual USJJF Membership

  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

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 by USJJF, The National Governing Body for Ju-Jitsu in the United States of America

  2. USJJF 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

If you are interested in becoming a partner or affiliate, please contact the National Headquarters at natlhq@usjjf.org

Partner Martial Arts Organizations (PMAO)

Affiliate Martial Arts Organizations (AMAO)

Regional Ju-Jitsu Organizations (RJJO)

Click here for list of RJJO's

 

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