FRIEND MEMBER

Becoming a Friend Member represents the first formal affiliation with the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation.

This level is intended for individuals who wish to establish an official connection with the WJJC, sharing its ethical principles, cultural vision and respect for the Kishidō system, without assuming technical, teaching or organizational roles.

Friend Membership is not a rank, a title, or a qualification.
It is an institutional recognition of alignment and belonging.

WHO THIS LEVEL IS FOR

The Friend Member level is open to:

• martial arts practitioners of any style or level
• beginners approaching the martial path
• individuals interested in the cultural and ethical foundations of Kishidō
• supporters who wish to maintain a formal relationship with the WJJC.

No technical evaluations, rank requirements or instructional obligations are required.

ROLE WITHIN THE WJJC

Friend Members: 

• are officially registered within the international structure of the WJJC
• may attend seminars and public activities organized or recognized by the Corporation
• represent the values of Kishidō through personal conduct and consistency.

This level does not grant teaching authority, examination rights or institutional roles.

A FIRST FORMAL STEP

Friend Membership represents an entry point into the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation.

Some individuals choose to maintain this affiliation as a stable cultural and ethical connection.
Others may, over time, request access to higher levels based on experience, continuity and alignment with WJJC standards.

Progression is never automatic and never required.

A CONSCIOUS AFFILIATION

Affiliating as a Friend Member means consciously choosing to:

• respect the ethical framework of Kishidō
• recognize the authority and structure of the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation
• be part of an international martial organization founded on responsibility and continuity.

The international registry of individuals formally recognized as Friend Members
within the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation is available below.

View Registered Friend Members →