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Competition Rule Changes – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

MedalsThe third discipline of JJIF will be named Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ Ne-Waza.
The number of weight categories will be increased to 10 divisions: Men: -62kg/ -69kg/ – 77kg/ – 85kg/ -94kg/ + 94kg Women: -55kg/ -62kg/ -70kg/ +70 kg

Fighting U15: kicks and punches towards the head will only be allowed without contact throws and take downs will be limited to avoid dangerous situations (detailed explanations will follow)

See the JJIF Post Here

USJJF Life Member Offer To Join The USJJO

USJJO-SmallWe pleased to offer United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) Life Members the opportunity to also become a United States Ju-Jitsu Organization (USJJO) life member. During the remainder of 2014, we will accept your Life Membership application for $25. This covers the processing fee, certificate and USJJO patch.
Download the Member Application here and only send in $25.

 

The USJJO is the National Governing Body for Ju-Jitsu in the USA

IJJFlogoThe Ju-Jitsu International Federation has recognized the United States Ju-Jitsu Organization (USJJO) as the National JuJitsu Member of the USA and as the recognized Governing Body for JuJitsu in the USA.

As JJIF is Full Member of SportAccord (former GAISF – General Assembly of International Sports Federations) and IWGA (International World Games Association) and is the governing body of JuJitsu worldwide, USJJO is now entitled to participate not only in JJIF activities and championships but also in multi-sport events along the lines drawn by JJIF

See the letter from the JJIF to the USJJO JJIF-NGBLetterToUSJJO022014

Link to the USJJO Press Release USJJO Press Release-JJIFNGB

 

THE 46th OHIO STATE KARATE & JU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP

When: Saturday, March 15, 2014
Where: Greeneview High School, 4719 Cottonville Road, Jamestown, Ohio  45335

Open to all styles of Martial Arts, age and gender
The First Qualifier for the 19th Irish Cup held in Dublin, Ireland June 2014
The First place winners will receive an “All Ohioan” sleeve patch and certificate
Pre-register and save $5.00 and get a free tee shirt
There are 7 Grand Champion Award plus one for the instructor with the most students
There are divisions for everybody, open  the attachment for the map, division and form to pre-register

Event Flyer: Madden March Ohio State Karate 2014

International Tournament Bucharest Open 2014

CorysanCORYSAN Sports Club has the pleasure of inviting you to the 10th edition of Bucharest Ju-Jitsu Open & Corysan Cup reserved for children, cadets, aspirants, juniors and seniors (Duo, Fighting & Ne-Waza).

 

When: March 15, 2014
Where: APOLLO Sports Center (address: 5 Energeticienilor Blvd., sector 3, Bucharest).

Tournament Information flyer: Invitation Corysan Cup 2014

 

 

Ben DeLeon – JuJitsu Master

Ben DeLeon was a true JuJitsu master.  As a 9th Dan Black Belt and USA National Head Coach, he trained many athletes for the JJIF World Championships.  More than his amazing martial arts skills, he was a good friend and caring and humble person.  Ben passed away February 28, 2013 and he will always be missed.