
PJJF DAN GRADE APPLICATION
This "on-line" Dan Grade Registration is for all Martial Artists who wish to have their Ju-Jitsu rank(s) recognized by and registered with the PANAMERICAN JIU-JITSU FEDERATION (PJJF), regardless of rank, system, gender, ethnicity or age.
In using this On-Line Registration Form, it is Important to know that you are submitting an "Application" for Dan Rank Certification, Validation or Promotion.
If your application for Dan rank certification, validation or promotion is Not approved, the fee collected will be refunded to you less the processing fee.
For ranks "below" Black Belt - You will need to provide your Sensei's name, phone number and email address so that training and rank can be confirmed.
For all "Dan Grades" of Black Belt -
You are required to submit the following Documents, Photo and Information to the PJJF National Office at pjjfhq@gmail.com
Send -
1. Copies of all your Dan Grades Certificates.
2. Your complete martial arts bio or resume.
3. Your Photo (a "close-up" in Business Attire).
4. Three Letters of Recommendation.
5. Complete SSCI On-Line Background Check
6. You are required to attend a National Seminar or be evaluated by the PJJF Continental Certified Instructor / Examiner or submit a Video or DVD of yourself demonstrating intermediate & advance techniques from your system.
7. You must be a "Current or Life Member" of PJJF.
NOTE - The NON-refundable Processing Fee for all Dan Grades in $75.00
Benefits of Membership Include:
* Affiliation with a long-standing Continental Organization where Integrity, Honor and Discipline do matter..
* National and International Programs for Technical, Philosophical and Leadership Development in the Jiu-Jitsu.
* A National and International Network of Serious and Traditional Martial Artists and Organizations.
* "Professional Quality" Rank and Membership Certificates for PJJF Members.
* A Responsible Promotion & Certification System for all Ju-Jitsuka.
* Technical, Administrative & Communication Assistance for Students and Instructors of Jiu-Jitsu.
* High Quality Training Resources and Events.
* A Professional, Informative and Website for all Jiu-Jitsuka.
* Instructor / Examiner Training and Certification.
* A Continental Headquarters with "decentralized" Jiu-Jitsu Programs and Leadership.
* Panamerican Continental Training Centers for expert training in both Traditional and Competitive Martial Arts.
* The "Panamerican Jiu-Jitsu Institute" for research and technical development.
* The "Panamerican Jiu-Jitsu Foundation" for scholarship and resource development.
* Local, Regional, National, Continental and International Competition Programs and Events for all members of PJJF.
* International Exchange Programs and Services with other National & Continental Organizations of the World Jiu-Jitsu (WJJ), such as the German Ju-Jitsu Federation, the Swedish Ju-Jitsu Federation, Korean Ju-Jitsu Federation and the Japan Ju-Jitsu Federation & other National Organizations. * and much more to come...
Example Certificate, Size 11" X 17".
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Registration inquiries:
PANAMERICAN JIU-JITSU FEDERATION
Continental Office
3816 Bellingham Drive
Reno, Nevada 89511 USA
Telephone: 775-851-8875
Email: natlhq.usjjf@gmail.com or brucebethers@gmail.com
"Online Application" for Rank Certification, Validation or Promotion.
APPLY TODAY and SAVE!
PANAMERICAN JIU-JITSU FEDERATION
Continental Office
3816 Bellingham Drive
Reno, Nevada 89511 USA
Telephone: 775-851-8875
Email: natlhq.usjjf@gmail.com or brucebethers@gmail.com
"Online Application" for Rank Certification, Validation or Promotion.
APPLY TODAY and SAVE!
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Email: pjjfhq@gmail.com or brucebethers@gmail.com


For questions regarding Rank Certification or Promotion please contact the PJJF Continental Office: pjjfhq@gmail.com or brucebethers@gmail.com

The Panamerican Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PJJF) is The Continental Governing Body for Jiu-Jitsu in Pan America and is the Continental Member of the World Jiu-Jitsu (WJJ) and the Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) with the purpose of unifying the All Panamerican Jiu-Jitsuka in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. The terms of membership are that each individual member consent to waive the Panamerican Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PJJF) from all liabilities as indicated below.
Waiver of Liability -
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Panamerican Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PJJF) athletics/sports program, and related events and activities, the undersigned:
Agree that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will instruct the minor participant that prior to participating, he or she should inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the participant believes anything is unsafe, he or she will immediately advise his or her coach or supervisor of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.
Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions or negligence but the actions, inactions or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.
Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.
Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, its officers, its affiliated clubs, regional sports organizations, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as ‘releasees’ from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise.
Check this box to indicate that you have read and agree to all of the above terms & conditionsWaiver of Liability -
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Panamerican Jiu-Jitsu Federation (PJJF) athletics/sports program, and related events and activities, the undersigned:
Agree that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will instruct the minor participant that prior to participating, he or she should inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the participant believes anything is unsafe, he or she will immediately advise his or her coach or supervisor of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.
Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions or negligence but the actions, inactions or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.
Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.
Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation, its officers, its affiliated clubs, regional sports organizations, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as ‘releasees’ from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise.