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 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

Membership Levels: Depending on the level of organization of the national Combat Ju-Jutsu bodies, the CJJIF may include Combat Ju-Jutsu organizations that have reached different membership levels:

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 : National Member Federations - NMF, full members of the CJJIF. NMFs are organizations that have fulfilled the participation requirements prescribed by these Statutes. This category includes NFs in whose countries Combat Ju-Jutsu has received full recognition as an official sport by the NOC or the Ministry of Sports, there are national Combat Ju-Jutsu federations developing in most regions of the country, regular national championships are held, and the national team actively participates in the world and continental championships every year. NMFs have the right to vote at the Congress and the exclusive right to participate in all official CJJIF events, as well as to propose their candidacies to the governing bodies of the CJJIF. Level I Members are required to pay annual membership fees under the Tier 1 category - at least 500 euros per year.

8.2.1.2

Level II Membership : Developing National Federations - DNF, created and legally registered by the NF, fulfilling the CJJIF criteria for the given level and all the application requirements specified in this Charter, and receiving recognition and a confirmation letter from the CJJIF Executive Committee, are granted membership in DNF. DNF are national Combat Ju-Jutsu federations/associations that are legally registered, actively implementing the processes of official recognition of Combat Ju-Jutsu as a sport in the country and receiving accreditation from the Ministry of Sports or the NOC of the country, operating in most regions of the country, holding regular national championships, regularly actively participating in international CJJIF events with full rosters of national teams. DNF have the right to an advisory vote at the Congress, the exclusive right to represent their country at international events, and to propose their candidacies to the governing bodies of the CJJIF. DNFs are required to pay annual membership fees under the Tier 2 category - at least 400 euros per year. DNFs become MNFs after their applications are approved by the Congress on the recommendation of the Executive Committee.

8.2.1. 3

Level III Membership : Basic National Federations - BNF, created and legally registered NFs, fulfilled the CJJIF criteria for this level and fulfilled all the application requirements specified in this Charter, and received recognition and a confirmation letter from the CJJIF Executive Committee, are granted temporary membership in the CJJIF. BNF are Combat Ju-Jutsu national federations/associations that are legally registered, received a temporary right to develop NF in the country, temporarily not actively implementing the processes of official recognition of Combat Ju-Jutsu as a sport in the country and obtaining accreditation from the Ministry of Sports or the NOC of the country, operating in several regions of the country, irregularly holding national championships, periodically participating in CJJIF international events. BNF do not have the right to vote at the Congress, do not have the exclusive right to represent their country at international events. CJJIF. BNFs are required to pay annual membership fees under the Tier 3 category - at least 250 euros per year. BNFs become DNFs after their applications are approved by the Congress on the recommendation of the Executive Committee.

8.2.2

Associate members of the CJJIF (AM) - Academies (clubs). In countries where national Federations (Associations) of Combat Ju-Jutsu have not been created, individual Academies (Clubs) that have decided to practice (develop) Combat Ju-Jutsu can become associate members of the CJJIF. Such AM organizations can actively participate in international CJJIF events, receive training materials and hold club events. AM must pay a registration or annual membership fee of the third level Tier 3 - at least 50 euros per year. AM gives the organization the right to strive to organize a national Federation and increase its membership level in the CJJIF. AM does not give the right to participate in CJJIF Congresses, vote and does not give the exclusive right to represent the CJJIF in your country. Until the National Federation is formed in a country, an unlimited number of AM from this country can join the CJJIF.

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 five (5) 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 lower Level.

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 Euro 500;

•  Tier 2: not less than Euro 400;

•  Tier 3: not less than Euro 250;

•  Tier 4: not less than Euro 50.

8.4.4

Para Combat Ju-Jutsu: MNFs shall incorporate Para Combat Ju-Jutsu under the umbrella of their organization in order to provide para athletes with a pathway to international competition.

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.