Preface to the Handbook
American Judo & Jujitsu Federation
A Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation
That Teaches Danzan Ryu Jujitsu
The American Judo & Jujitsu Federation is an autonomous,
non-profit national association of jujitsu and judo schools.
Incorporated in 1958 under the laws of the State of California, the AJJF is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of the arts and sciences of jujitsu & judo while propagating the techniques and philosophy of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu to all without regard to race, color, creed or religion in accordance with democratic American principles.
Statement of Mission
The AJJF is dedicated to preserving and promoting the quality and
worldwide growth of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu.
Statement of Goals
- Promote and teach the techniques and philosophy of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu to all people regardless of age, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, or sexual orientation.
- Establish standards of skill, knowledge, proficiency, and ethical conduct for the certification of AJJF school heads, instructors, and students.
- Organize and sponsor tournaments, clinics, and educational programs that encourage mutual assistance and exchange of information between students, schools, and the general public.
- Participate in international martial arts through association or affiliation with international organizations that maintain the same high standards of sportsmanship and ethics.
