WHAT IS COMBAT JU-JUTSU?
A modern, dynamic martial sport blending striking, throwing, grappling and submissions under unified international safety regulations.
The Unified Science of Striking, Grappling, and Submission
Combat Ju-Jutsu is an internationally standardized combat sport rooted in centuries of classical Ju-Jutsu principles, adapted for safe, realistic, and modern athletic competition. Unlike pure grappling or striking arts, Combat Ju-Jutsu incorporates the complete spectrum of combat: standing punches and kicks, clinch maneuvers, throws (takedowns), transition control, and ground submissions (joint locks and chokes).
Under the auspices of the Combat Ju-Jutsu International Federation (CJJIF), athletes compete on standard tatami mats wearing approved gis, fingerless sparring gloves, and certified protective padding, ensuring high-intensity technical competition with uncompromising athlete safety.
Official CJJIF Disciplines
Athletes compete across structured disciplines tailored to skill level and specialization.
Close Combat
Dynamic blend of striking, throwing, and ground submissions
Close Combat is the hallmark competitive discipline of Combat Ju-Jutsu. It allows controlled striking techniques on the feet and standing clinch, dynamic throws (takedowns), transition to the ground, and controlled submissions (joint locks and chokes) under strict international safety rules.
Ground Fight (Ne-Waza)
Technical positional dominance and joint submissions on the tatami
Focusing exclusively on tactical grappling, positional escapes, sweeps, transitions, and joint manipulation/chokes once the athletes are grounded. Striking is not permitted in Ground Fight, highlighting technical leverage and biomechanics.
Full Contact
High-intensity athletic competition under full unified rules
Sanctioned for experienced adult athletes and elite competitors, Full Contact incorporates full continuous striking combinations, clinch work, throws, and regulated ground fighting subject to referee command.
Self-Defense Demonstration
Technical demonstration of practical real-world defensive scenarios
Pairs of athletes demonstrate structured defensive combinations against unarmed and simulated armed attacks, judged on realism, biomechanical efficacy, speed, control, and disarming techniques.
Zero Tolerance for Illegal Techniques & Dedicated Mat Referees
The safety of competitors is the paramount doctrine of CJJFP. Every bout is supervised by an accredited CJJIF referee trained to intervene instantly to protect athletes from illegal strikes, improper joint locks, or medical concerns.