World Ju-Jitsu Federation Ireland

See also World Ju-Jitsu Federation
For the history and background of Ju-Jitsu see the main article: "Jujutsu"
The World Ju-Jitsu Federation Ireland (WJJFI) is a martial arts school based in Ireland, and is part of the UK based World Ju-Jitsu Federation. The organisation is currently led by David Toney who oversees the administration of the organisation, but also teaches in the Ballymena club at the Seven Towers Leisure Centre. The Federation itself was founded in 1976 in Liverpool, England, where currently resides the world technical headquarters. It was established with the aim of promoting the study of Jujutsu and to help organise, control and develop the art in Britain and throughout the world. The WJJF is headed by Robert Clark, a 9 dan in the style. The WJJF is a recognised member of the "All Japan Ju Jitsu International Federation." The WJJFI is fully recognised by the "Northern Ireland Martial Arts Commission" and FIMA, "Females in Martial Arts."
Organisation
The WJJFI is identical to the WJJF in the sense that it is a network of clubs: membership is franchise based and open to any club or groups of clubs practising jujutsu to a standard approved by the WJJF. The Federation has affiliates in both traditional and modern schools and its syllabus is identical to that of the rest of the WJJF, in accordance with the recent 2009 changes to the syllabus. It holds both club and national gradings, with gradings twice a year, usually in the spring and autumn time. Currently it has around 4000 members in 70 clubs there is also a schools programme at both primary and secondary levels.
Leadership
The WJJFI is currently headed by its national coach, David Toney, a 7 dan in the style. Toney has studied jujutsu for over 25 years, and recently published a book on jujutsu named "Ju-Jitsu, A Path For Beginners". There are also a number of senior or principal coaches who help with the running of the organisation, but also run their own clubs. Clubs are independent and led by a qualified instructor, but adhere to overall WJJFI policies.
Membership
There are approximate currently enroled, WJJFI is the biggest martial art in Ireland. Each member receives a Budo Pass(licence) which is used to record belt gradings, coaching awards and other official WJJF events attended. Membership is updated on a yearly basis and provides insurance against injury.
Training
Training in the WJJF has many aspects to it emcompassing throws, locks, chokes and holds infused with punching, kicking and groundwork. Members learn awareness and build self confidence while training in a safe environment. WJJF welcomes anyone who is willing to learn and provides a level of training to suit individual needs whether it be fitness, discipline, self confidence or just to have fun.
Weapons
In addition to the self defence aspect, training is also carried out using a range of traditional Japanese weapons such as Katana, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Sai, , , Naginata, Kama. In order to show proficiency these weapons are demonstrated in kata form.
Grading
Ranking uses a kyÅ«- system with 9 kyÅ« grades grades denoted by coloured belts (White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue & White, Blue, Purple, Brown & White and Brown) belts before the dan grades. It will usually take a practitioner four years to reach their 1st Dan.

Main Menu

See Also

Main Menu