Combat Ju-Jutsu International Federation

CJJIF Membership

In any country, CJJIF strive to have a Memebr National Federation (MNF) of Combat Ju-Jutsu for the full development of our sport in accordance with the Statutes of CJJIF. The presence of a national federation involves opening branches in different regions of the country, holding regional and national championships and forming a national team to participate in international CJJIF tournaments. To do this, it is usually necessary to gather interested clubs from one or different regions of the country, hold a founding conference and carry out state registration of the National Federation of Combat Ju-Jutsu in accordance with the legislation of your state. After or during this actions, the National Federation of Combat Ju-Jutsu begins to hold regional and national tournaments, legues, referee and technical seminars and take part in CJJIF international championships. Also an important stage is obtaining official recognition of the sport of Combat Ju-Jutsu by the highest national sports body of the country (NOC ot Ministry of Sports).

To become a member of CJJIF, you need apply for membership - fill out the form and send to E-mail:

cjjif2009@gmail.com

You also need to pay an entrance fee of 300 Euros.

To download application form

Excerpts from the CJJIF Statutes

PART III: MEMBERSHIP
Article 8 Member National Federations

8.1 Definition of MNF: The sole governing body of Combat Ju-Jutsu for each nation or self-governing territory duly recognized by CJJIF.
8.1.1 In case more than one organization claims to represent a nation or self-governing territory, the dispute shall be resolved by CJJIF. MNFs shall be neither affiliated to any other international Combat Ju-Jutsu (or Ju-Jitsu) organization not recognized or in conflict by CJJIF.
8.1.2 MNFs shall not participate in any Combat Ju-Jutsu events organized by such an organization.
8.1.3 An executive board member of a MNF shall not hold another executive board member position concurrently in another MNF or affiliation in conflict with CJJIF without approval of CJJIF.

8.2 Levels of Membership: CJJIF shall have as MNF members Full Members (Level I and Level II), Associate Members, and Provisional Members.

8.2.1 Full Membership: MNFs in countries or territories that have a National Olympic Committee ("NOC") recognized by the IOC. Full members are further classified according to the following:

8.2.1.1 Level I Membership: MNFs that have fulfilled the Participation Requirement as prescribed in these Statutes. This category includes MNF, in whose countries the Combat Ju-Jutsu has full recognition of the official sport from NOC or Sports Ministry, exist a Combat Ju-Jutsu national federation, national championships are held and the national team takes part in the World and Continent championships every year. Level I MNFs shall have voting rights at the Congress and shall have the right to participate in all official CJJIF events. Level I Members are required to pay annual membership fees under the Tier 1 category.

8.2.1.2 Level II Membership: MNFs that have not fulfilled the all Participation Requirement as prescribed in these Statutes (in whose countries the Combat Ju-Jutsu HAS NO full recognition of the official sport from NOC or Sports Ministry, but exist a Combat Ju-Jutsu national federation, national championships are held and the national team takes part in the World and Continent championships every year). Level II MNFs shall not have voting rights at the Congress but shall have the right to participate in all official CJJIF events. Level II MNFs shall have their Level I membership status restored by the ExCo when they fulfill the Participation Requirement. Level II Members are required to pay annual membership fees under the Tier 1 category.

8.2.2 Associate Membership: MNFs in countries or territories that do not have a NOC recognized by the IOC. Associate MNFs are required to pay annual membership fees under the Tier 2 category. Associate MNFs shall not have voting rights at the Congress but shall have the right to participate in all official CJJIF events.

8.2.3 Provisional Membership: MNFs that have fulfilled all application requirements as prescribed in theses Status, and which have received confirmation from the ExCo, shall have Provisional Memberships. Provisional MNFs shall not have voting rights at the Congress but they shall have the right to participate in all official CJJIF events. Provisional MNFs are required to pay annual membership fees under the Tier 2 category. Provisional MNFs will become Level I MNFs or Associate MNFs after their applications have been approved by the Congress upon recommendation of the ExCo.

8.3 Becoming a MNF: National Combat Ju-Jutsu Federations applying for CJJIF membership are required to present duly completed application documents and proof of payment of the USD 500 application fee to the CJJIF Secretary General. Admittance into CJJIF shall is subject to approval of the ExCo and Congress.

8.4 Membership requirements:
8.4.1 Conformity to CJJIF Statutes and related rules: All Members shall constitute and maintain their respective constitutional documents in strict conformity with the principles of CJJIF so as not to contravene any of its rules and regulations. Each Member's constitutional document shall include the following statement: "As a member of CJJIF, [MEMBER NAME] agrees to observe the Statutes, bylaws, codes, and rules of CJJIF. In case of a conflict or dissonance between the [MEMBER NAME] rules and the CJJIF rules, the latter shall prevail."
8.4.2 Contact information and reporting: MNFs are expected to:
8.4.2.1 Confirm that their contact information on the CJJIF Website is correct and immediately notify the CJJIF of any changes;
8.4.2.2 Upon elections, send an official letter to the pertinent CF on the election results together with the list of the new executive board members within ten (10) working days;
8.4.2.3 Complete the annual MNF Survey;
8.4.2.4 Submit a report of activities to the CJJIF upon CJJIF's request;
8.4.2.5 Submit a report on the use of funds or value-in-kind provided by CJJIF.
8.4.3 Participation in events: MNFs shall send competitors to CJJIF-promoted Championships and a delegate to the Congress.
8.4.3.1 To maintain Level I membership, MNFs are required to dispatch a total of at least two (2) competitors to any of the CJJIF-promoted Championships, during the two years prior to the Congress.
8.4.3.2 For the purpose of this rule, a year is calculated between two OCs.
8.4.3.3 MNFs who fail to participate in CJJIF-promoted Championships and the Congress as provided above without justifiable reasons, such as but not limited to natural calamities, shall be demoted to Level II.
8.4.3.4 Annual Membership Fees: Each MNF is required to pay a membership fee by the end of February every year. MNFs that fail to pay membership fees may be subject to disciplinary actions.
8.4.3.4.1 As the default rule, unless otherwise provided herein, all MNFs are to be categorized under Tier 1. The CJJIF Management may designate specific MNFs as Tier 2, as necessary. The fee applicable to each Tier shall be determined by CJJIF Management. The fees are as follows:
- Tier 1: not less than US$500;
- Tier 2: not less than US$300.

8.5 MNF rights:
8.5.1 Participation in CJJIF-promoted events: Unless otherwise prescribed in these Statutes, all MNFs have the right to participate in CJJIF-promoted events.
8.5.3 Host CJJIF events: Unless otherwise prescribed in these Statues, all MNFs have equal right to host CJJIF events, including competitions and education courses, with approval of CJJIF.
8.5.4 Access to CJJIF Development Programs: MNFs may apply for CJJIF Development Programs, which include but are not limited to equipment support, participation support, and scholarship.
8.6 Suspension of membership: A MNF may be subject to suspension of its CJJIF membership upon decision by the ExCo for any of the following reasons: i) acting in gross violation or repeated violations of these Statutes, the Competition Rules, or other CJJIF rules or regulations; ii) poor governance or failure to properly represent CJJIF's mission and objectives including but not limited to an unjustifiable lack of representation; or iii) failure to communicate with the CJJIF and to participate in CJJIF activities and events for a period of more than two (2) years.

8.6.1 A MNF may be suspended on a preliminary basis if a reasonable suspicion of any of the above is created.
8.6.2 Suspended MNF shall no longer be able to attend official meetings, such as at the Congress, nor will they be able to participate in official events of CJJIF, nor will they be eligible to apply for CJJIF Development Programs. Suspended MNF may be fined or sanctioned if they fail to remedy or adequately explain the reason for their failure.
8.6.3 For a Suspended MNF, CJJIF may at its discretion, and in coordination with the pertinent CF and NOC if appropriate, designate an interim body in order to ensure
that athletes and officials of the Suspended MNF are able to participate in CJJIF-promoted and recognized events.
8.6.4 Suspended MNF are required to pay annual membership fees for the period of their suspension. This requirement can be waived by CJJIF at its sole discretion.
8.6.5 Suspension can be removed by decision of the ExCo.
8.7 Revocation of membership: A Suspended MNF who fails to remedy the cause of the suspension following due notice and a reasonable period specified by the CJJIF may have its membership revoked by a vote of the ExCo.
8.8 Withdrawal of membership: Any MNF may withdraw its membership provided that it has fulfilled its financial and other outstanding obligations to CJJIF. To be effective notice of withdrawal must be provided within four (4) months of the end of a calendar year.

The procedure for becoming a Member of CJJIF:

1. Membership application. Your organisation should send the free application form to the CJJIF Committee of Development, International Relations and Information by mail or e-mail. Membership application form should include:

- Organisation full name & adress

- History & achieve of organisation

- Structure of organisation (branches)

- Name, rank & resume of Founders & Head of this Organisation

- List of international organizations which include, or collaborating with.

Send to:
Attention: Vladyslav Shypinskyi (President of CJJIF)
Phone WhatsApp:+ 38-(066)-140-20-77
e-mail: combat-jujutsu@ukr.net / cjjif2009@gmail.com

After receiving an application from an organization for membership in the CJJIF and a positive decision from the CJJIF Executive Committee, it is granted temporary membership in the CJJIF for a period of 1 or 2 years. During this time, the organization must complete state registration of the National Federation of Combat Ju-Jutsu of the country, begin to hold national championships, regional tournaments, technical and referee seminars, form a regional structure of branches in the country, attract and create Combat Ju-Jutsu clubs, form a national team and actively participate in international CJJIF events, strive for recognition of the sport of Combat Jujutsu by the highest sports body in the country. After this period, the MNF becomes a Category 1 or 2 Full Member.