JUJITSU AMERICA is one of the premier jujitsu organizations in the world today and has been serving the martial arts community since 1976. JUJITSU AMERICA has members throughout the United States and from around the world. One of the primary goals of JUJITSU AMERICA is to bring together martial artists representing many different styles of jujitsu and other martial arts, to train and develop together, and to share knowledge and appreciation of the martial arts within the organization and throughout the greater martial arts community.

Our focus within JUJITSU AMERICA is on lifelong training, development, and sharing of knowledge among all our members, who come from a broad range of backgrounds, jujitsu styles, and from other martial arts systems as well.

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Following are the Annual Fees (JA Membership Year extends from September 1 through August 31) for Dojo Membership, Individual Membership, Affiliate Group Membership, and Life Membership in JUJITSU AMERICA:

Dojo Membership

A. Dojo Membership

Dojo Membership is offered to schools that wish to join as a group. The minimum requirement is 10 registered students in order to qualify for Dojo Membership. Dojo members are welcomed to participate in all organization meetings, events, and training, receive the regular communications and Board Meeting minutes, and also ranking is offered to Dojo Members through the Head Instructor of the dojo. The normal process is that upon joining, the new dojo members come in under a one-year probationary status. During this year, the new dojo members are encouraged to participate regularly in organizational functions and training, so that the JUJITSU AMERICA Standards Board can evaluate the instruction, skill level, and experience of the Head Instructor. After the one-year probationary period, then the Head Instructor may apply for ranking. The JUJITSU AMERICA Standards Board would then provide appropriate ranking within the organization. Of course, each group or organization has its own standards for ranking, and JUJITSU AMERICA has its own high standards. So, while JUJITSU AMERICA will recognize the ranking a person may have from another organization, it won't necessarily match that ranking within JUJITSU AMERICA, because that may not be appropriate based on the standards of JUJITSU AMERICA. In addition, Instructor Certification is also available to qualifying Instructors.

If you are applying for Dojo Membership, please complete the Dojo Information Form along with the Registration Information Form for each member you wish to register. A minimum of 10 registered members are required in order to qualify for dojo membership. Ranking from JUJITSU AMERICA is only offered to Dojo Members through the Chief Instructor of Member Dojos.

All Dojo Chief Instructors, please attach a biography of your martial arts history and attach copies of your rank certificates. This information is vital to our record keeping and will provide the Board Members of JUJITSU AMERICA with this important background information on your application.

Dojo Membership Checklist:

• Dojo Information Form
• Registration Information Form
• Chief Instructor’s Biography of Martial Arts History
• Copies of Chief Instructor’s Rank Certificates
• Applicable Fee
• Send to Registration Chairman

B. Individual Membership
Individual Membership provides individuals the opportunity to be a member of this recognized international organization, to participate in all JUJITSU AMERICA events typically at a member discount, and also to receive the regular member communications. Individual Membership is for people who are joining on their own, without dojo or other organizational affiliation. Ranking from JUJITSU AMERICA is not offered to Individual Members.

If you are applying for Individual Membership, please complete the Individual Membership Form.

All applicants for Individual Membership, please attach a biography of your martial arts history and attach copies of your rank certificates. This information is vital to our record keeping and will provide the Board Members of Jujitsu America with this important background information on your application.

Individual Membership Checklist:

• Individual Membership Form
• Applicant’s Biography of Martial Arts History
• Copies of Applicant’s Rank Certificates
• Applicable Fee
• Send to Registration Chairman
  

C. Life Membership
Life Membership is an option for longtime members of the organization who wish to demonstrate their enduring commitment and dedication to supporting JUJITSU AMERICA, its various activities and events, and its ongoing operations. There are four levels of Life Membership available: Regular, Silver, Gold, and Patron.

If you are applying for Life Membership, please complete the Life Membership Application.

Life Membership Checklist:

• Life Membership Application
• Applicable Fee
• Send to Registration Chairman

The JUJITSU AMERICA Affiliate Group Membership Program is offered to any existing organization that wishes to join as a group member with JUJITSU AMERICA, but for whom normal Dojo Membership wouldn’t work as a feasible option. This would primarily be due to proximity and logistical issues; for example, as with international organizations, although it may also apply to organizations based in North America.

The general outline of the Affiliate Group Membership option follows:

Goals:

1. Increase active membership within JUJITSU AMERICA.
2. Provide increased opportunities for all JUJITSU AMERICA members for activities and interaction with other members from all geographic areas.
3. Promote and maintain the recognized high standards of JUJITSU AMERICA.
4. Promote and further develop Kodenkan Jujitsu, any other systems of Jujitsu, other martial arts in general, and associated arts and sports, such as Sport Jujitsu, Judo, Seifuku Jitsu (restoration therapy, therapeutic massage), etc.
5. Offer recognized ranking to all Affiliate Group Members through JUJITSU AMERICA.
   

Outline:

1. Any existing group or organization may apply for Affiliate Group Membership with JUJITSU AMERICA.
2. All Affiliate Group Membership applications will be reviewed and voted upon by the Board of Representatives, as with all membership applications currently.
3. Affiliate Group Members will be welcomed to participate in all organization activities.
4. JUJITSU AMERICA and Affiliate Group Member organizations may facilitate training resources (location, equipment, etc.) for cooperative activities.
5. JUJITSU AMERICA and Affiliate Group Member organizations may organize and promote international exchange programs to encourage sharing of skills, knowledge, and culture.
6. Each Affiliate Group Member organization shall host at least one JUJITSU AMERICA event annually. This isn’t required to be an exclusive JUJITSU AMERICA event, but simply open to all JUJITSU AMERICA members at a discounted rate and cross-promoted by the Affiliate Group Member organization and JUJITSU AMERICA.
7. Minimum registered members in order to qualify as an Affiliate Group Member: 50.
8. Annual fee structure for Affiliate Group Membership:
       a. For groups of 50-99 registered members:
                i. Organization fee: $50.00 (USD)
                ii. Adult (18 and over): $10.00 (USD)
                iii. Intermediate (13-17): $7.50 (USD)
                iv. Children (12 and under): $5.00 (USD)
       b. For groups of 100+ registered members:
                i. Organization fee: $50.00 (USD)
                ii. Adult (18 and over): $7.50 (USD)
                iii. Intermediate (13-17): $5.00 (USD)
                iv. Children (12 and under): $4.00 (USD)
   9. Affiliate Group Members will all receive JA patches and annual membership cards upon active Affiliate Group Membership registration.
       a. All shipping costs of patches and certificates to be paid for
           by Affiliate Group Member organization.
   10. Voting Rights:
       a. Only current active Affiliate Group Members in good standing shall be allowed
           to have representatives to the Board of Representatives.
       b. The voting structure for Affiliate Group Members shall be as follows:
                i. Group of 50-99 registered members: 1 representative
                ii. Group of 100+ registered members: 2 representatives
   11. Ranking:
       a. Affiliate Group Members may apply for JUJITSU AMERICA ranking after a one-year probationary period, to be filed through the designated Affiliate Group Member Representative (head instructor).
       b. Affiliate ranking allows for JUJITSU AMERICA rank recognition, with the authentic JUJITSU AMERICA seal and/or signature(s) on approved rank certificates delivered by the Affiliate Group Member organization.
       c. Fee structure for Affiliate Group Member ranking:
                i. Below Sankyu: $3.00 (USD)
                ii. Sankyu: $5.00 (USD)
                iii. Nikyu: $10.00 (USD)
                iv. Ikkyu: $15.00 (USD)
                v. Shodan: $50.00 (USD)
                vi. Nidan: $60.00 (USD)
                vii. Sandan: $70.00 (USD)
                viii. Yodan: $80.00 (USD)
                ix. Godan: $90.00 (USD)
                x. Rokudan: $100.00 (USD)
                xi. Shichidan: $110.00 (USD)
                xii. Hachidan: $120.00 (USD)
                xiii. Kudan: $130.00 (USD)
                xiv. Judan: $140.00 (USD)
                xv. All shipping costs of certificates to be paid for
                        by Affiliate Group Member organization.
   12. Regional Director/Representative:
       a. JUJITSU AMERICA may name a representative of the Affiliate Group Member organization as a Regional Director/Representative for JUJITSU AMERICA within a designated geographic area.

Affiliate Group Membership Checklist:

• Affiliate Group Information Form
• Affiliate Group Registration Information Form
• Chief Instructor’s Biography of Martial Arts History
• Copies of Chief Instructor’s Rank Certificates
• Applicable Fee
• Send to Registration Chairman

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JA is currently reaching out to interested prospective members from all locations worldwide! As an organization, we welcome any members who are interested to be actively involved in JA events, to share their knowledge and experience, and to contribute to the continued growth and development of Jujitsu and other martial arts, and international martial arts cooperation and goodwill. We welcome your inquiries, membership, and active involvement.

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Submit Kyu Rank Promotion Form and appropriate fee to 2nd Vice President. Dojo members receive JUJITSU AMERICA Kyu Rank Certificate (8.5” x 11”). JA Affiliate Group Members receive signature/seal on approved Affiliate Group Member certificate. Please refer to JUJITSU AMERICA Fees page.

Kyu Rank Promotion Checklist:

• JA Kyu Rank Promotion Form
• Applicable Fee
• Send to 2nd Vice President
• Affiliate Group Members send organizational certificate for JA signature/seal,
  along with appropriate shipping fees

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Submit Dan Grade Promotion Request Form and appropriate fee to 1st Vice President. Dojo Members receive JUJITSU AMERICA Black Belt Certificate (11” x 17”). JA Affiliate Group Members receive signature/seal on approved Affiliate Group Member certificate. All are registered in JUJITSU AMERICA’s Black Belt List. Please refer to JUJITSU AMERICA Fees page. All Dan Grade Promotion requests for promotion beyond Shodan need to be reviewed by the JUJITSU AMERICA Standards Board prior to approval.

Dan Grade Promotion Checklist:

• JA Dan Grade Promotion Request Form
• Applicable Fee
• Send to 1st Vice President
• Affiliate Group Members send organizational certificate for JA signature/seal,
  along with appropriate shipping fees
  

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Submit Instructor Certificate Application, passport-size photo, and appropriate fee to 1st Vice President. All applications will be presented to the JUJITSU AMERICA Standards Board for consideration. Instructor Certificates will be presented to successful applicants at the JUJITSU AMERICA Annual Convention or throughout the year.

Instructor Certificate Checklist:

• Instructor Certificate Application
• Applicable Fee
• Send to 1st Vice President

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Please send all appropriate forms, fees, and membership-related correspondence to the Registration Chairman, 1st Vice President, or 2nd Vice President, as noted in the above checklists: