- The JJIF athletes commission represents the interest of the international Ju-Jitsu athletes inside JJIF.
- The 2 speakers of the ATHLETES COMMISSION are JJIF board members with full voting right.
- All international athletes which competed within the last 4 years can drop their application to be candidate.
- The application will be confirmed wit the respective National Federation!
- Deadline for applications 19th October 2025
- The ELECTION itself will be on 02. November 2025 / Bangkok, Thailand
- The term of service is until 2028 (aligned with the JJIF elections)
Link online form to become a candidate
JJIF Statutes 8.2.5
The two representatives of JJIF’s Athlete’s Commission on the JJIF Executive Board ar
members elected directly by the JJIF Athlete’s Commission for tenure of office of four (4) years, and whose nominations are ratified by the JJIF Congress.
The JJIF Athletes’ Commission: Bye-law to Rule 9
1. MISSION
The mission of the JJIF Athletes’ Commission is to:
a. Represent the views and opinions of the athletes and ensure their voice is heard within the JJIF;
b. Inform athletes about the JJIF activities (i.e. educational tools, rules and regulations).
c. Work with and support the JJIF in its mission to develop and promote the sport.
2. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the JJIF Athletes’ Commission are to:
a. Consider issues related to athletes and provide advice to the JJIF;
b. Engage actively with initiatives and projects that protect and support clean athletes on and off the field of play;
c. Represent the rights and interests of athletes and to make related recommendations,
d. Consult with athletes in the evaluation of the rules and regulations of ju-jitsu and subsequently provide feedback to the JJIF; and
e. Maintain contact with the IOC Athletes’ Commission.
3. COMPOSITION OF THE JJIF ATHLETES’ COMMISSION
a. The Commission should have a minimum of five members and so far as practicable
they should emanate from different countries and different continents. They should be at least 18 years of age,
b. Commission members must have never received any sanction in relation to the World
Anti-Doping Code.
c. The Commission should be composed of a majority of athletes who, at the time of their election/nomination, are participating at international level or have done so within the previous four years. The composition should reflect all disciplines of the JJIF.
d. Both genders should be represented within the Commission.
e. The majority of the members of the Commission should be elected by their peers.
f. The Commission members should elect their Chair from among those members who have been elected to the Commission by their peers, and the Chair may serve in this role for up to four years.
g. The term of office of Commission members can be for up to four years, or less in the case of filling a casual vacancy. The Chair and members may be re-elected/renewed if they meet the eligibility criteria
h. The timing of the elections of Commission members and their Chair has to be within the same year as the election of the JJIF Executive Board.
4. REPRESENTATION OF THE COMMISSION WITHIN THE JJIF
The Commission should be represented within the JJIF Executive Body by its Chair and one other elected member from amongst the Commission members (the “Athletes’ Commission’s Representatives). The 2 Athletes’ Commission’s Representatives must be of different gender (one male and one female) and must be from different countries drawn from different continents.
5. MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION
a. The Commission should meet at least once a year.
b. The JJIF Executive Board should be responsible for ensuring, within its means, that the Commission is able to meet.