Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Basic Terminology

 

The Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) is the international leader of Sport Ju-Jitsu.  In 1977, delegates from Germany, Italy, & Sweden founded the European Ju-Jitsu Federation (EJJF).  In 1987, due to the increase of EJJF members, the Federation changed its name to the International Ju-Jitsu Federation (IJJF), and the European nucleus became the first Continental Union.  In 1990, the United States sent representatives to the IJJF World Congress and was able to secure membership (USA Member).  In the early 1990's, the IJJF became a provisional member of the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) - member of the International World Games Association (IWGA).  In 1998, the IJJF changed its name to the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and gained full membership status with the GAISF.  Currently, the JJIF has 106 member countries - spanning 4 continents.  Besides participating in the World Games and World Combat Games, the JJIF has initiated conversation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with the hope of securing future Olympic status.

 

In addition to spearheading the development of 3-Part Fighting, Ne-Waza (Brazilian), & Duo Self-Defense Competition, the JJIF has worked towards the technical standardization of Ju-Jitsu.  Bringing together techniques from traditional Kodokan Judo, Japanese Karate-Do, & Aikido, a common set of JJIF Ju-Jitsu terminology has been established.  Although every Ryu (style) of Ju-Jitsu has its own rank requirements, it is beneficial for all practitioners to familiarize themselves with the common terms used within the JJIF community. 

Note: Although Kenukan-Ryu utilizes many of the JJIF terms within its curriculum, there are some differences. For a complete list of Kenukan-Ryu terms, please consult the Official Kenukan Budokai Junior & Adult Rank Syllabus.

 

Table 1 - Natural Weapons

Table 2 - Breakfalls

Table 3 - Body Positions

Table 4 - Body Movements

Table 5 - Blocking Techniques

Table 6 - Striking Techniques

Table 7 - Throws By Leg

Table 8 - Throws By Hip

Table 9 - Throws By Hand

Table 10 - Throws By Shoulder

Table 11 - Throws By Sacrifice Fall

Table 12 - Pinning Techniques

Table 13 - Wrist Control Techniques

Table 14 - Choking Techniques

Table 15 - Arm Control By Stretching

Table 16 - Arm Control By Bending

Table 17 - Finger Control Techniques

Table 18 - Neck Control Techniques

Table 19 - Leg Control By Stretching

Table 20 - Leg Control By Bending

Table 21 - Foot Control Techniques

Table 22 - Two Leg Techniques

Table 23 - Competition Terms