American Judo and Jujitsu Federation

Membership Information

The American Judo & Jujitsu Federation (AJJF) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation represented by Jujitsu, Judo and other martial arts schools across the nation, and the world. Most individual members of the AJJF are associated with AJJF schools or AJJF Allied Schools, although this is not a requirement.

Membership in the AJJF is open to all regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, or sexual orientation. We offer temporary or event membership of 30 days for people attending clinics or short courses. The regular annual membership include a subscription to our quarterly newsletter, the Kiai Echo.

AJJF Membership Fees

  One-time
event
6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years Active Duty
Youth
(age 15/younger)
$6.00 $20.00 $30.00 $60.00 $90.00 $120.00 $150.00 n/a
Adult
(age 16 - 64)
$20.00 $35.00 $60.00 $115.00 $170.00 $220.00 $265.00 No charge
Senior
(age 65+)
$6.00 $10.00 $15.00 $30.00 $45.00 $60.00 $75.00 No charge

There is no fee for actuve duty service personel. Mahalo!       US Flag

AJJF Ranks

Kyu 10
white
Jukyu
9
white
Kukyu
8
white
Hachikyu
7
white
Shichikyu
6
white
Rokyu
5
blue
Gokyu
4
green
Yonkyu
3
brown
Sankyu
2
brown
Nikyu
1
brown
Ikkyu
Blackbelt 1
Shodan
2
Nidan
3
Sandan
4
Yodan
5
Godan
6
Rokudan
7
Shichidan
8
Hachidan
9
Kudan
10
Judan

Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement

Every member or parent/guardian, must sign this Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement when joining and renewing their membership in the AJJF.
In consideration of this membership, I agree for myself, my heirs, successors and assigns to waive and release all liability, not file any lawsuit or any other action, and to indemnify and hold harmless the American Judo & Jujitsu Federation (AJJF), its directors, professors, officers, employees, committee members, instructors, members, affiliated dojos or schools for any injury, or other legal cause of action arising out of the study or practice of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu or any activity taught, practiced or conducted in connection with my membership in the AJJF.

This waiver, release and indemnity includes, but is not limited to injuries or any other legal cause of action occurring in classes, demonstrations, competitions or otherwise, and I waive and release any and all claims or rights that I may have in any jurisdiction for any liability arising out of any legal cause of action, including but not limited to, any liability from negligence and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the parties listed in the prior sentence.

I understand that the study and practice of martial arts in general, and Jujitsu in particular is an inherently dangerous activity and may lead to serious and permanent physical injury and/or death. Intending to be legally bound by my signature Below, I acknowledge the above and for all time knowingly and voluntarily assume any and all risks associated with the study and practice of Danzan Ryu Jujitsu or any martial art.

The AJJF BOP reserves the right to suspend any individual or school membership at any time. I have read this waiver. I agree to adhere to the rules and standards of the AJJF. I further understand that only AJJF sanctioned classes and events are covered by the AJJF group Insurance.

Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation

The AJJF is a non-profit public benefit corporation and all donations, but not membership fees, are tax-deductible on your US federal income tax. If you are able to contribute more than your membership fee to support the programs of the AJJF, please indicate the donation amount on the membership application. All donations will be used to support instructional programs, scholarships, and propagation of the Danzan Ryu system. Your support of the AJJF is appreciated.
To become a member of the AJJF (or to renew your membership) you must submit a Membership Form (Acrobat PDF ) which contains a waiver and release of liability.

If you are unable to download and print the form then please fill the following out Membership Form Request to be submitted to the AJJF Central Office.


Note:

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Membership Form (Acrobat PDF)

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