Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei

Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei (International Jujutsu Federation) was founded in 1991 in Japan by Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura Sensei. It was established for the preservation and transmission of authentic traditional Japanese Jujutsu. Unfortunately today not many schools outside of Japan practice what can be considered traditional Jujutsu. Having lost a connection with their Japanese roots, they have evolved into eclectic arts. The purpose of the KJJR is to make available training to those who seek traditional Jujutsu. There are many Ryu-Ha (schools) of jujutsu including: Hontai Takagi Yoshin Ryu, Asayama Ichiden Ryu, Bokuden Ryu, Kukishin Ryu, Yagyu Shingan Ryu, Tenshin Ryu, Daito Ryu, Tenshin Ryu, Daito Ryu, Takeda Ryu, Hakko Ryu, Araki Shin Ryu, ... The techniques of those Ryu-Ha have been systematically put together by Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura Sensei to form the techniques of the Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei. The ranking system is also from 10'th Kyu to 10'th Dan. Licensing titles are also used : Renshi, Kyoshi, Hanshi, .... The Traditional Jujutsu wear is a Judo-gi (Optional with hakama) although a Ninpo-gi (Black Karate-gi) is also used (optional with hakama). From 9'th Kyu to 1st Kyu we use a green belt with black stripes on it. From 1st dan to 10th dan we use a black belt with golden stripes on it. The KJJR patch is worn on the left chest. If you are also a Genbukan member, The KJJR patch is worn on the left upper arm and the Genbukan patch will be placed on the left chest.