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United States Ju-Jitsu Organization (USJJO)
The United States Ju-Jitsu Organization (USJJO) is the
National Governing Body (NGB) for the Ju-Jitsu
International Federation (JJIF) and is an Official Full
National Member to the JJIF.
Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF)
The JJIF represents Sport Ju-Jitsu worldwide and is
the only Ju-Jitsu organization recognized by the
General Association of International Sports
Federations (GAISF) and the International World
Games Association (IWGA). The JJIF provides the
opportunity for elite athletes from their National
Members to compete in the World Games, which are
organized and governed by the IWGA under the
patronage of the International Olympic Committee
(IOC). Including the United States of America, the JJIF
has 81 member countries.
US Ju-Jitsu
Organization
Local, National, & International Competition Opportunities
General Development of Traditional & Sport Ju-Jitsu
(Technically & Philosophically)
Coordination & Support of USA Ju-Jitsu Organizations &
Independent Schools (Brazilian & Japanese Based)
Ranking Program
Affiliations
SportsAccord
SportAccord is the umbrella organization for all
international sports federations as well as organizers of
multi-sports games and sport-related international
associations. SportAccord is an international sport
organization with 92 full members and 17 associate
members.
International World Games Association (IWGA)
The International World Games Association is an
organization recognized by the International Olympic
Committee (IOC). The IOC and IWGA share the same
values of promoting physical and sporting activities
for the well-being of society.
International World Games Association
(IWGA)
37 Sports
To compete in the World Games in Ju-Jitsu, athletes must
qualify through the USJJO
2017 - World Games - Wroclaw, Poland
2021 - World Games - Birmingham, Alabama, USA
International
Press Releases
Exclusive News: UAEJJ & The International Ju-Jitsu Federation Join Forces To
Work Towards Bringing BJJ To The Olympics
Well it seems that Abu Dhabi’s UAEJJ Federation (Which organizes the World Pro)
has teamed up with The Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF which is the
internationally recognized federation for sports Ju Jitsu) in the goal to work towards
bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the Olympic games.
UAEJJ and JJIF have met this weekend in Abu Dhabi and have laid out an action
plan. They will start the drive towards the ultimate dream of including Jiu-Jitsu in the
Summer Olympic Games, starting with Asia and the Asian Games.
Source: BJJ News • January 11, 2014
MMA/BJJ journalist Mohammed Al Hosani from UAE announced:
“It is official: The International Ju-Jitsu Federation incorporates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into
its Federation. Their goal is to take the sport where it hasn’t gone before.
Namely, the Olympics. They will not call our sport ‘Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’ but just ‘JiuJitsu’ with a different spelling from their ‘Sport Ju-Jitsu’. UAEJJ’s goal is to bring JiuJitsu to the Olympics but they need to have a internationally respected and recognized
partner such as the JJIF to push this project through.”
Headline: JJIF President Dr. Panagiotis
Theodoropoulos and JJIF Director for International
Relation Dr. Jaffer Al Muthafer Met IOC President Dr.
Thomas Bach.
The meeting took place during the 17th Asian Games in
Incheon / South Korea. At the reception of Japan
Olympic Committee the group had a intensive
exchange about the activities and future of Ju-Jitsu
in the Olympic movement.
The actual development and the engagement of JJIF
and the associated Unions are positively noticed in IOC.
Thomas Bach motivated the JJIF delegates to continue
in this way.
Erstellt / Geändert: September 21, 2014
Headline: Jiu-Jitsu To Be Included In Asian Games:
2nd Biggest Multi- Sport Event After Olympics
Last year Abu Dhabi’s UAEJJ Federation (Which
organizes the World Pro) teamed up with The Ju-Jitsu
International Federation (JJIF which is the
internationally recognized federation for sports Ju-Jitsu)
in the goal to work towards bringing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
to the Olympic games.
The UAEJJ and JJIF then laid out an action plan
with a goal to push the drive towards the ultimate
dream of including Jiu-Jitsu in the Summer
Olympic Games, starting with Asia and the Asian
Games.
Source: BJJEE.com
Competition
Events
Competition Events
3 Part Fighting System – Athletes compete against each other in dynamic 3 part system. It is similar to MMA
but with limited contact. Athletes accumulate points in each part. The match is 3 minutes.
Part 1 – Kicking and striking
Part 2 – Throwing and standing submissions
Part 3 – Groundwork – holding and submissions
Ne Waza – Athletes compete against each other similar to BJJ. Athletes accumulate points but win by
submission.
Duo Self-Defense – Teams of two athletes demonstrate JuJitsu defenses in sets of 4 series. In each series, 3
of the 5 possible attacks are randomly chosen for the athletes to demonstrate. Scores are given for each
series. The 4 series consist of:
A. Gripping attacks
B. Embracing and neck lock attacks
C. Punches, strikes and kicking attacks
D. Weapon attacks
Duo Show – Teams of two athletes demonstrate ten JuJitsu defenses from the 20 possible Duo attacks. The
demonstration continues uninterrupted and is given a technical score and a show score.
3-Part Fighting
System
3-Part Fighting System
Part 1 – Standing
2 Points for unblocked kick or strike (Ippon)
1 Point for partially blocked kick or strike
Submission / Hold Score OR
No Progress In Part 3
Grip
Part 2 – Standing & Gripped
2 Points for effective throw (Ippon)
1 Point for partially effective throw
2 Points for submission (Ippon)
Throw /
Takedown
Part 3 – Groundwork
3 Points for submission (Ippon)
2 Points for 15 second hold (Ippon)
1 Point for 10-14 second hold
Winner is athlete with most points after three minutes OR
First athlete to obtain Full Ippon (Ippon in each of the three parts)
Ne-Waza Competition
(Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Ne-Waza
(BJJ Rules)
2 Points
Takedowns
Sweeps
Knee-on-Belly
4 Points
3 Points
Pass The Guard
Front Mount
Back Mount
Back Control
Winner is by submission
If no submission, winner is athlete with most points after five minutes
Duo Self-Defense
Duo System
Series A
Gripping Attacks
1. Wrist Grab
4. Side Choke
3. Front or Rear Choke
2. Lapel Grab
5. Side Shoulder Grab
Duo System
Series B
Embracing & Neck Attacks
1. Front Bear Hug
4. Guillotine Choke
(Under or Over Arm)
3. Head Lock
2. Rear Bear Hug
(Under or Over Arm)
5. Rear Choke
Duo System
Series C
Striking & Kicking Attacks
1. Reverse or Lunge Punch
4. Front Kick
(Face or Body)
(Body)
3. Hook Punch
(Head)
2. Upper Cut
5. Roundhouse Kick
(Chin)
(Body)
Duo System
Series D
Weapon Attacks
1. Downward Knife Stab
4. Downward Club Swing
3. Knife Slash
(Open or Back)
2. Low Knife Thrust
5. Side Club Swing
Duo Self-Defense
(Standard and Show)
Duo Standard
Red team performs series A
Blue team performs series A
Blue team performs series B
Red team performs Series B
Red team performs Series C
Blue team performs Series C
Blue team performs Series D
Red team performs Series D
Each team receives a score after each series.
Scores are added together to
determine the winner.
3 attacks from each series are randomly chosen.
Duo Show
Red team performs 10 attacks
(at least 2 from each series)
Blue team performs 10 attacks
(at lest 2 from each series)
Each team receives a technical score
and a show score. Scores are added
together to determine the winner.
International
Competition
Points
Earn International
Competition Points
Earn International Ranking Points via
World Games
SportAccord World Combat Games
Pan-American Championship
Grand Slam (US International Open)
The ranking points are used to determine qualifying
athletes for the World Games
Athletes from each continent are represented
Earn International
Competition Points
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place*
5th Place*
7th Place*
9th - 16th Place*
17th - 32nd Place*
Participation**
* Minimum 1 Win
** No Win
World Games
& SportAccord
Combat Games
JJIF World
Championships
Pan-American
Championships
Grand Slam
(US Int’l Open)
US National
Championship
500
400
300
250
200
100
50
20
10
400
320
240
200
160
80
40
16
8
200
160
120
100
80
40
20
8
4
100
80
60
50
40
20
10
4
2
15
10
5
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Note: Points Reduce To 75% After 12 Months, 50% After 18 Months, & 0% After 24 Months
Upcoming Events
US National and International Open
July 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Pan-American Championship
To Be Determined
JJIF World Championship
November 2016 - Wroclaw, Poland
World Games
July 2017 - Wroclaw, Poland
Junior World Championship
Madrid, Spain - March 18-20, 2016
World Combat Games
2017 - Lima, Peru