Ju-Jitsu Standards · Professional Training Framework
The affiliation system of the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation (WJJC) reflects responsibility, progression and institutional coherence. Affiliation within the WJJC is not a simple enrollment, but a form of institutional recognition based on technical standards, ethical alignment and long-term commitment to the Kishidō System. Each membership level represents a different degree of involvement, responsibility and integration within the international organization. There is no single or automatic form of affiliation. Applicants are invited to identify the level that best reflects their current role, experience and objectives.
A PATH OF RESPONSIBILITY
The WJJC membership system is not conceived as a hierarchy of prestige, but as a path that ensures clarity of roles, technical integrity and responsible development.
Each level serves a specific purpose:
protecting technical standards
ensuring clarity of responsibilities
preserving the integrity of the Kishidō System
supporting balanced growth at national and international level
Progression between membership levels may occur over time, but it is never automatic. It depends on experience, continuity, demonstrated competence and institutional trust.
AFFILIATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Affiliation with the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation implies responsibility.
Responsibility toward:
students and practitioners
the knowledge being transmitted
the public representation of the WJJC
the ethical use of martial skills
For this reason, higher levels of affiliation involve increased duties, expectations and institutional accountability.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
The WJJC affiliation system currently includes the following levels:
Friend Member
Entry-level affiliation reserved for individual practitioners who wish to establish a formal connection with the philosophy and activities of the WJJC.
Special Member
Affiliation intended for practitioners or groups actively involved in training and development within the WJJC.
Official Member
Full institutional affiliation for schools and organizations operating according to the technical standards and methodology of the WJJC.
National Technical Director
An institutional role assigned to qualified individuals responsible for technical coordination and official representation at national level.
Each level is governed by specific criteria, responsibilities and conditions described in the corresponding sections.
A CONSCIOUS DECISION
Affiliation should always be a conscious and informed decision. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review each membership level before submitting a request, ensuring alignment with their experience, organizational role and long-term intentions. The World Ju-Jitsu Corporation values clarity, seriousness and continuity above rapid expansion.
FRIEND MEMBER
First level of affiliation within the WJJC.
Designed for those who wish to establish a formal connection with the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation and share the values and vision of Kishidō.
OFFICIAL MEMBER
Full institutional affiliation for instructors and schools.
Intended for high-level practitioners operating in accordance with the technical, ethical and educational standards of the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation.
SPECIAL MEMBER
Intermediate affiliation for structured practitioners and groups.
Intended for those actively involved in WJJC activities and seeking formal recognition within the Kishidō Ju-Jitsu path.
NATIONAL TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Highest technical and institutional responsibility at national level.
A role reserved for highly experienced individuals entrusted with representing and developing Kishidō Ju-Jitsu within their country in accordance with WJJC standards.