JU-JUTSU

The Kokusai Ju-Jutsu Renmei (KJJR), or International Ju-Jutsu Federation, was founded in 1991 by Grandmaster Tanemura Tsunehisa Shoto Sensei. It was established for the preservation and transmission of true, authentic Japanese Ju-Jutsu. Grandmaster Tanemura Tsunehisa Shoto Sensei has mastered many Ryu-Ha including: Hontai Yoshin Takagi Ryu, Asayama Ichiden Ryu, Bokuden Ryu, Araki Shin Ryu, Yagyu Shingan Ryu, Tenshin Ryu, Daito Ryu, Takeda Ryu, Daiwado, Itten Chukai Ryushin Ryu, ...

Ju-Jutsu (Kacchu Yawara, Koshi no Mawari, Yoroi Kumiuchi, ...) is not a sport, it is a true traditional martial art of the Samurai, known as "the gentle/yielding art". It offers joint locking, rolling (including breakfalls), throwing, striking, kicking, choking, grappling, blocking, ... . In order to preserve the Ryu-Ha, Grandmaster Tanemura Tsunehisa Shoto Sensei founded the KJJR and all of the above Ryu-Ha were systematically put together with grade classifications from 10th Kyu to 1st Kyu and from 1st Dan to 10th Dan.

We also have Master licencing titles: Renshi, Kyoshi, Shihan, ... . Also for 3rd Dan and above, if you wish and the Grandmaster agrees, you can learn the individual Ryu-Ha. With this you will learn secret teachings. The Ryu-Ha grades are Shoden, Chuden, Okuden, Menkyo and Kaiden for which you will receive Densho (special handmade book) or scrolls and diploma of the Ryu.

The traditional Ju-Jutsu wear is a Judo-Gi (optional with Hakama and Hachimaki) although a Ninpo-Gi (black Karate-Gi) is also used (optional with Hakama and Hachimaki). From 10th Kyu to 1st Kyu we use a green belt with black stripes on it. From 1st Dan to 10th Dan we use a black belt with golden stripes on it. The KJJR patch is worn on the left chest. If you are also a Genbukan member, the KJJR patch is worn on the left upper arm and the Genbukan patch will be placed on the left chest. Upon entering one is given a membership licence-book and a KJJR patch.

The KJJR logo is a trademark, property of Grandmaster Tanemura Tsunehisa Shoto Sensei. The outer circle is a golden aura like a halo. The eight-pointed star symbolizes God's sword shining in all directions. The 2 symbols in the top sections are characters used in God's Era (Kamiyo Moji), they mean Heaven and Earth. The lotus flower in the center is a symbol for peace and harmony. Worldwide Jujutsu has been given different names such as Jiu-Jitsu or Ju-Jitsu, which are unfortunately not correct and have a different meaning in Japanese! Most of those systems are not traditional martial arts with a lineage from Japan etc. but are mixtures from different martial arts like Judo, Aikido, ... or sports.

If you want to train in the Jujutsu-system you must be a member of KJJR.