LEADERSHIP & ORIGINS

The World Ju-Jitsu Corporation (WJJC) was founded on a defined vision aimed at creating a structured, coherent and internationally recognizable framework for Kishidō Ju-Jitsu.
Its origins are rooted in leadership that established clear principles, responsibility and long-term institutional direction.

FOUNDING VISION

The founding vision of the WJJC was to move beyond informal transmission and fragmented interpretations, establishing an institutional system capable of preserving tradition while enabling structured development. 
This vision shaped the foundations upon which the WJJC operates today.

ROLE OF THE FOUNDER

The founder of the WJJC defined the original framework, principles and direction of the organization.
This role represents the point of origin of the institutional structure, not an ongoing centralized authority or governing board.

LEADERSHIP AS RESPONSIBILITY

Within the WJJC, leadership is understood as responsibility rather than hierarchy.
It involves establishing standards, ensuring coherence and safeguarding the integrity of the system over time.

FROM ORIGINS TO INSTITUTIONAL CONTINUITY

While rooted in a defined origin, the WJJC is structured to ensure continuity beyond individuals.
Governance frameworks, standards and institutional processes allow the organization to evolve while remaining aligned with its foundational principles.

WHAT LEADERSHIP & ORIGINS IS NOT

Leadership and origins within the WJJC do not imply personal ownership, informal authority or self-appointed roles.
They represent the institutional starting point of a structured system governed by defined principles and oversight.
The institutional structure of the WJJC originates from a defined technical vision.
Those who wish to understand its origin and the role of the Sōke may continue here.

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