WADA Symposium Lausanne
WADA Symposium in Lausanne 2023 – with JJIF The Anti-doping Symposium organized by WADA took place on March 14 and 15. The JJIF was represented by Audrey Yargui, member of the Medical Commission! Three main themes were proposed for the proposed sessions: Athletes and their entourages should be educated as soon as possible Involving […]
Referee Seminar in Iran
Referee Seminar in the Islamic Republic of Iran Referee seminar in Iran was a big success! More than 60 athletes and coaches from all over the country attended the event, which was conducted by Alexandre Nacimento, Head Referee Jiu-Jitsu for the JJIF License. The seminar was very high quality and it was a great motivation […]
Christian Horvath is the successor of Maggie Ochoa as a JJIF Board member
Resignation of Meggie Ochoa from the JJIF board Meggie Ochoa, a board member of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF), has resigned after serving for over four years. In a statement, Ochoa said she is grateful for the opportunity that JJIF has brought to her life, adding that she has learned a lot and met many […]
Medha Goodary leaves the JJIF board
After 4 years serving for Clean Sports Medha Goodary leaves the JJIF board. Medha Goodary, who has served on the board of directors for the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) since 2018, has resigned from her position. Goodary, who is originally from Mauritius, has taken a new job in her home country and will no longer […]
Ju-Jitsu Association of India under new leadership
Electoral Congress of the Ju-Jitsu Association of India for the Year 2023-2027 NEW LEADERSHIP FOR JU-JITSU ASSOCIATION OF INDIA The Ju-Jitsu Association of India – JAI has got its new leadership with new vision and new mission where Mr. Vinay Kumar Joshi has been elected as National President, Mr. Amit Arora as Secretary General and […]
Election – Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation
New Ju-Jitsu Leadership in Pakistan Election – Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation for the next four years Waqar Ilyas Khan was elected President and Tariq Ali General Secretary of Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation. The Elections of Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation (PJJF) were held today here at Conference Room of National Hockey Stadium – Lahore under the three-member Scrutiny Committee […]
Mining Company in Mongolia opens Jiu-Jitsu Club
Oyu Tolgoi mine site has recently opened a Jiu-Jitsu club, investing in its employees’ physical and mental health. Joining a Jiu-Jitsu club is an often overlooked way of investing in both physical and mental health. This martial art not only provides a great workout that strengthens flexibility, coordination, and other aspects of physical fitness, but […]
JJIF Board statement – War in Ukraine and athletes participation
JJIF condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as any form of violence by one country on another country especially with military actions.
In fairness, JJIF does not want “to punish athletes [collectively] for the decisions of their government, if they are not actively participating in them.
Kick-off Duo Working Group
On the 23rd of September, the Duo Working Group had a fantastic kick-off meeting to improve the duo system. Besides pinning down the actual problems also, the first solutions were discussed. There is still a way to go, but we are looking forward to a new and improved Duo system and looking forward to the next meetings.
Kick-off meeting of the Technical Commission and Committees of Disciplines
Kick-off meeting of the Technical Commission and Committees of Disciplines On the 11th of June, the Technical commission had fantastic a kick-off meeting for their working season 2022/2023. After a general introduction, the different working groups split up in break-out rooms and discussed their topics. The discussions might result in proposals sent to the JJIF […]