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Attention All Members and Coaches of the SJJA

The SJJA in conjunction with the UKAD would like to draw your attention to the Prohibited List scheduled to become live on 31st December 2024. Please visit the List and view any proposed changes. Likewise if you are on any medication, you can check to see if it complies with the anti-doping terms of the SJJA by checking it out on the Global DRO page. It easy to use and only takes a few minutes to check and give you peace of mind. 

Robert G. Ross

Technical Director

It is with a heavy heart I share the news of the following loss:

William Carstairs 2nd Ju JItsu and former Chairman to the SJJA, he pioneered and steered the SJJA to becoming the organisation it is today. Bill was a stalward during the recognition process which culminated in the SJJA being the official Scottish Sport Council (Sportscotland) Governing Body for Ju JItsu. Bill also was the coach for Ju JItsu clubs at Dick McTaggart Centre, Douglas Sports Centre, and Craigie High School Ju JItsu Club. His contribution will always be considered mammoth as he steered the SJJA to it current status. RIP Wiliam Carstairs Sensei. 

Fumio Demura 9th Dan Karate and Kobudo legend was a great friend to the SJJA and Hanshi Ross 9th Dan, our Techincal Director. Fumio while he lived in California taught all over the world. He was a giant amoung martial artists and leaves a huge legacy behind. Fumio died today after a period of ill health but will be remembered for his huge contribution to martial arts. RIP Fumio Demura Sensei 

Both these men gave part of their lives to the continuance of peace, respect and martial development. Qualities which many men fail to impart. They may be gone but their memories live on. 

As part of the SJJA's responsibilities as a governing body, their new policy details support for the minimum wage, albeit the SJJA workforce are all volunteers. Go to downloads to see or download a copy.

Hanshi Ross

Technical Director

The SJJA Board Directors are currently embarking on a review of the following document policies:

• SJJA Child Protection Policy 2020
• Equality and Diversity Policy
• Transgendering in Ju Jitsu

We appreciate these topics or policies may not be of great interest to many but they are important structures within the governing body. Should any member be interested in any of these topics please contact the Chairman Mr. Craig Brown via the SJJA email (Scottishjujitsu@aol.com). Once reviews are complete they are presented to the full Board for agreement and adoption. Documents which are in the public interest are normally posted on this website. All requests for information are dealt with promptly and are subject to all the SJJA rules current;y in force. 

Dear Members

Regrettably we find ourselves still in lockdown, albeit there are relaxations to some restrictions on the horizon, but I doubt if it will include us. 

With the advent of the new 5 level Scottish Government approach to Covid-19 we have published our strategy for the Return to Sport for Ju Jitsu. It consists of easy to read tables with all the necessary information you'll need at a glance.  It can be found at the bottom of the right hand column on this page. 

Along side it, we have updated our arrangements for the Return to Sport document which shows the restrictions and advice. 

Additional advice has been added for Tier 4 areas. 

If you have further problems or simply wish some further advice, please feel free to contact us at scottishjujitsu@aol.com. We'll be happy to advise you accordingly. 

If you have any questions or need clarity, please contact:

Hanshi Robert G. Ross

Technical Director

Scottishjujitsu@aol.com

Well Phase 2 is here and the Scottish Ju Jitsu Association has produced the guidelines for all Ju Jitsu participation in Scotland. The message is clear. The nation is not ready to permit indoor activities such as Ju Jitsu yet, however,  it is permissible for a small group to meet outdoors to exercise and practice Kobudo (weaponry) in kata form in preparation for picking up the activity when the restrictions relax sufficiently to permit it indoors. Full details can be found in the SJJA Phase 2 Arrangement for Ju Jitsu document found on the right. It should be read in conjunction with the Scottish Government's Route Map for the return to sport also found as a link on the right.  If you have further problems or simply wish some further advice, please feel free to contact us at scottishjujitsu@aol.com. We'll be happy to advise you accordingly. 

Many members will already be familiar with this issue through their own employment or alternative clubs and associations. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) legislation come into force in May 2018. The SJJA wish to inform all members that it does not share your information with anyone, except in the event of a criminal/disciplinary investigation. If you wish to have your details expunged from the SJJA digital database please inform us and we will update our system. You do not need to do anything if you are happy with our current arrangements. We protect our information which is secured and isolated from the internet. Should you need any further information please contact us. 

Many members will already be familiar with this issue through their own employment or alternative clubs and associations. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) legislation come into force in May 2018. The SJJA wish to inform all members that it does not share your information with anyone, except in the event of a criminal/disciplinary investigation. If you wish to have your details expunged from the SJJA digital database please inform us and we will update our system. You do not need to do anything if you are happy with our current arrangements. We protect our information which is secured and isolated from the internet. Should you need any further information please contact us. 

One of our junior members posed a great question in class today. He asked, "who invested the toothbrush? "

If you have a response pop it into your blog or send the SJJA a message. Good Luck.

Well 2017 has come in with a bang. This year we have some big plans to celebrate a few milestones. The SJJA have been successfully coaching Ju Jitsu in Spain for 25 years. We may have a visit this year from students from Spain to our Honbu Dojo.  We will also be celebrating out 9th year at the new HQ. All clubs have been experiencing an increase in membership, which hopefully is a tidal change for the sport. New members always welcome. Bring it on!