OFFICIAL MEMBER

The Official Member level represents a formal institutional affiliation within the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation.

It is intended for qualified black belt practitioners who operate in a teaching or organizational context and wish to align their activity, dojo and students with the technical, ethical and structural standards of the WJJC.

Official Membership is subject to technical evaluation and institutional recognition.

ELIGIBILITY

The Official Member level is open to:

• black belt holders in Ju-Jitsu or other recognized martial arts
• instructors operating a dojo or training group
• practitioners willing to align their teaching activity with WJJC standards
• individuals prepared to assume technical and institutional responsibility.

Recognition of rank is subject to evaluation by the WJJC Technical Commission.

ROLE WITHIN THE WJJC

Official Members:

• are formally recognized as part of the WJJC instructional structure
• may operate under WJJC technical standards and methodology
• may participate in seminars, training programs and official events organized by the WJJC
• serve as reference points for students affiliated through their dojo.

This level grants operational authority within defined institutional limits.

INSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION

Official Member affiliation includes:

• official registration in the WJJC international directory
• an Official Member certificate issued by the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation
• an International Budopass–Sport registering personal data and recognized qualifications
• institutional identification elements associated with official status.

All recognitions are issued following technical and administrative validation.

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WJJC STRUCTURE

Official Members maintain a direct relationship with the WJJC International Secretariat.

In countries where a National Technical Director is appointed, Official Members operate under the coordination of the NTD.
Where no NTD is present, Official Members may interact directly with the international structure and, where appropriate, request evaluation for national responsibilities.

POSITION WITHIN THE AFFILIATION SYSTEM

The Official Member level represents a central operational position within the WJJC affiliation framework.

It establishes continuity between institutional standards and local teaching activity, ensuring coherence, responsibility and long-term development.

Progression beyond this level is subject to specific appointment and institutional mandate.

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT

Affiliating as an Official Member implies responsibility toward:

• students and affiliated practitioners
• the correct transmission of Kishidō principles
• adherence to WJJC technical, ethical and organizational standards
• institutional continuity at national and international level.

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