Custodians of Ju Jitsu

Promoting the sport in Scotland

Regulation advice for clubs, groups, and practitioners of Ju Jitsu

Challenging negative Precepts

Actioning inclusion in sport

Breaking down barriers to participation in Ju Jitsu

Plan & Regulate

Assurance frameworks and planning keep the SJJA poised for excellence.

Club Development

Helping clubs improve operations and develop administration skills.

Gradings

Assessment, recognition and certification of skills for participants at all levels.

Masterclasses

High level intensive workshops in all technical components of JuJitsu .

What we do?

Regulate clubs, coaches and participants

Educate members

Set grading Standards and conduct grading examinations

Conduct and promote courses, seminars, competitions and events

Hold meetings of the Board and disciplinary hearings as necessary

Helping Clubs get their act together

Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics is a framework regulating coaches, parents, spectators etc.

Members Charter

The Member’s Charter sets out the work of the SJJA by providing assurance statements.

Child Protection Policy

The Association's duty of care is to safeguard children involved in Ju Jitsu and its related forms.

Sports Clinic

The clinic therapists are regulated by the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

Coaching

All Ju Jitsu coaching is regulated to ensure the highest possible standards, in the sport.

Dojo Rules

Dojo rules are essential to manage the proper etiquette in Ju Jitsu and ensure safety of participants.

Caroline Ross Executive Administrator

Caroline is the Association's first point of contact and has been a member of the SJJA staff since 1979.

Robert G. Ross Technical Director

Robert is a founder member of the SJJA and has represented the Association across the world.

mary woods Child Protection Officer

Mary has been a volunteer at the SJJA since about 2023 and took the office of Child Protection officer in that year.

Andrew hodgekinson - Equality & Diversity director

Andrew was appointed by SJJA in 2023 for the roll of, Equality & Diversity within the sport.

kevin wood - drugs liaison

Kevin is the new drugs liaison officer, bridging the information gap between UKAD and the SJJA.