BLACK BELT REGISTRATION

Registers

Black Belt Registration

Information for NZJJF member club black belts applying to have their grades recognised and entered onto the NZJJF Black Belt Register.

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Overview

The Black Belt Register helps assure the public that black belt grades claimed by ju-jitsu practitioners in New Zealand are valid and reasonable.

NZJJF verification follows a two-step process. First, the validity of grading certificates is confirmed with the examiner named on the certificate. Time between grades and total experience are then assessed against internationally recognised standards.

As a guide, NZJJF accepts a minimum of four years to 1st degree and then the number of the new grade in years since the last grade (for example: 2 years to 2nd degree, 3 years to 3rd degree).

Black belts from member clubs may apply to have their grades recognised by NZJJF and entered on the Black Belt Register.

First-Time Applications

To apply, download and complete the NZJJF application form, then submit it with:

  • A copy of the latest grading certificate
  • A copy of the Black Belt or 1st Degree certificate
  • Contact details for the examiners for the two gradings
  • A list of all ju-jitsu gradings with dates
  • NZJJF fee of $25

Age is taken into account where minors are applying for recognition as black belts. It is unlikely that black belts under the age of 16 will be registered.

Subsequent Applications

Black belts already recorded in the Register need only have their new grade verified.

The NZJJF fee for verification of promotions is $15.

Notification

Applicants are notified of the final outcome of their application. Successful applications are then recorded in the public register of Ju-Jitsu Instructors and Black Belts on this website.