TRADITIONAL LINEAGE

Traditional lineage within the World Ju-Jitsu Corporation (WJJC) represents the structured transmission of principles, methodology and responsibility.
It is not based on personal claims or informal heritage, but on continuity preserved through institutional standards and oversight.

WHAT LINEAGE MEANS IN THE WJJC
Meaning of Traditional Lineage

Within the WJJC, lineage refers to the continuity of technical principles, ethical values and instructional methodology over time.
This continuity is maintained through defined standards, education frameworks and institutional alignment rather than individual authority.

TRADITION WITHOUT STATIC PRESERVATION
Living Tradition

Tradition within the WJJC is not static preservation, but responsible continuity.
Kishidō Ju-Jitsu evolves through structured development while remaining anchored to its foundational principles.

LINEAGE AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTINUITY
Continuity Beyond Individuals

Institutional continuity ensures that lineage is preserved beyond individual instructors or generations.
Through governance structures, certification systems and representation frameworks, the WJJC safeguards the integrity of its lineage over time.

ROLE OF STANDARDS IN PRESERVING LINEAGE
Standards as a Tool of Continuity

Transmission of traditional lineage within the WJJC implies responsibility and accountability.
Recognized instructors and representatives operate within defined scopes, ensuring that lineage is preserved through competence, ethical conduct and institutional alignment.

WHAT TRADITIONAL LINEAGE IS NOT

Traditional lineage within the WJJC is not based on personal titles, informal recognition or self-appointed authority. It does not exist outside the institutional framework of the WJJC.