{"id":20,"date":"2017-06-19T23:27:44","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T23:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nzjjf.org.nz\/NZJJF\/jujitsu\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T00:42:39","slug":"about-nzjjf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nzjjf.org.nz\/NZJJF\/jujitsu\/about-nzjjf\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT NZJJF"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n The New Zealand Ju-Jitsu Federation (NZJJF) was founded on 24 August 2003 and serves as the recognised governing body for Ju-Jitsu in New Zealand.\n <\/p>\n

\n NZJJF supports the growth, quality, and visibility of Ju-Jitsu across Aotearoa by working with clubs, instructors, and members from a range of backgrounds and styles.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Who We Are<\/h2>\n

\n The Federation exists to support the Ju-Jitsu community in New Zealand through leadership, structure, and collaboration. We aim to preserve the traditions of Ju-Jitsu while also encouraging high standards of coaching, safety, and development for future generations.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Support for Clubs<\/h3>\n

Helping affiliated clubs grow, connect, and operate within a recognised national structure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Instructor & Black Belt Registers<\/h3>\n

Maintaining public registers that recognise qualified instructors and senior grades.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Coaching & Development<\/h3>\n

Encouraging coaching standards, ongoing learning, and technical development across the organisation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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National Events<\/h3>\n

Providing opportunities for seminars, tournaments, networking, and wider community involvement.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Recognition<\/h2>\n

NZJJF is recognised by the following organisations:<\/p>\n