Welcome to the Canadian Arm of the EJJU

Governing Body ~ Membership ~ History ~ Links

Welcome to the Canadian Arm of the European Jujitsu Jujutsu Union. Our mission is to help promote the Original European Jujitsu / Jujutsu Union that was founded by Dr. Vernon C.F. Bell, in 1963. In accordance with the vision of our founder and now President, Javier Galan, it is our desire to foster the true way of the warrior (budo) while being respectful of all martial arts styles world wide.

The EJJU is open to all martial artists and all styles of the martial arts. Our organization is recognized as an international governing body for Ju-Jitsu by the International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education [ICSSPE] and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [UNESCO]. Therefore members can rest assured that their EJJU qualifications are recognized world-wide.

Canadian Representative
Kyoshi Jason Carter
info_immaa@hotmail.com

EXECUTIVE BOARD of DIRECTION

President Chairman & World Co-Coordinator
& Head Liaison Officer
- Grandmaster Javier GALAN
HANSHI 10th Dan (Spain)

1st Vice-President
- Peter HOGG SENSEI 8th Dan (U.K)

2nd Vice-President
European Liaison Officer
& Chancellor for French Speaking Countries
- Grandmaster Daniel BLANCHET SOKE
HANSHI 10th Dan (France)

3rd Vice-President
Personal Adviser to President
- Georg LASKA 9th Dan (Germany)

Honorary Life Chairman & Head Medical Officer
- Grandmaster Pablo PEREDA
MEIJIN 10th Dan (Spain)

ADVISORS

Co-Ordinator U.S.A
- Jason HUNT - SOKE 10th Dan (U.S.A)

Co-Ordinator U.K
- Michael BENFELL - HANSHI 10th Dan (U.K)

Tahio-Jutsu
- Jean-Michael RONCERO - Kyoshi 8th Dan (France)

Bu-Jutsu
- Dr Gerard BARON - HANSHI 10th Dan (France)

Head Executive Ladies Committee
- Marina SURACE 8th Dan (France)
- SHIZUMI KYOSHI 7th Dan (U.S.A)

COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES

- Stefano SURACE HANSHI 10th Dan - France
- Georg LASKA SENSEI 9th Dan - Germany
- Robert MANOLE KYOSHI 8th Dan - Romania
- Michael CREEDY SHIHAN 7th Dan - Australia
- Tyron CRIMI HANSHI 10th Dan – U.S.A
- Jason CARTER SHIHAN 7th Dan – Canada
- Adriano PIZATTO HANSHI 10th Dan - Italy
- James OKANE KYOSHI 7th Dan U.K
- Bolivar RAMIREZ HANSHI 10th Dan – Puerto Rico

Membership Information

Anyone wishing to become a member must provide us with copies of all current ranks to be registered with EJJU including a grading history and two references. This applies to all perspective members regardless of rank or title.
Membership is FREE! However, not everyone is accepted as a member that applies. We do charge for all EJJU documents and materials to be issued such as Certificates, Patches, and Budo Passports.
We will promote member events and seminars globally on this website and through our international newsletter upon request.
The EJJU shall always promote and observe the fundamental beliefs of Rev./Dr. Vernon Bell, observing the true path of budo.
To be considered for membership please email:

In Canada: Jason Carter - info_immaa@hotmail.com
Internationally: Javier Galan - oejju@hotmail.com

The Basic EJJU Membership Credentials Package costs 50 Euro's. We do accept payments by Paypal to info_immaa@hotmail.com or an International Money Gram .

E.J.J.U. Kyu Certificates plus official patch……………………….. 50 EUR
E.J.J.U. Dan Grades from 1st up to 6th…………………………… 60 EUR
E.J.J.U. Dan Grades up to 8th……………………………………. 80 EUR

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IJJF / EJJU International Affiliation

EUROPEAN JUJITSU/JUJUTSU UNION

Present President Javier Galan Vazquez

This web page is presented courtesy of information and verifiable documentation presented by the International JuJitsu Federation* and European JuJitsu Union** whose internationally recognized logos are presented below:

The International JuJitsu Federation was founded by Alfred Hasemeier and Vernon C.F. Bell in 1968, with the assistance of Hanshi Suzuki Masafumi. With the passing of Vernon C. F. Bell The International JuJitsu Federation and the European Jujutsu / Jujitsu Union have been placed in the hands of the new President Javier Galan Vazquez. These organizations IJJF and the EJJU are recognized as an international governing body for Ju-Jitsu by the International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education [ICSSPE] and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [UNESCO].

According to the Yearbook of International Organizations, the IJJF functions "as the world parent organization of all styles of Japanese martial art of jujitsu, provide training of the original ancient styles of Japanese jujitsu, including self-defense without weapons, cultivate the mental values of Japan, including the Buddhist background; carry out scientific investigations of the physical and spiritual aspects of jujitsu."

IJJF/EJJU Timeline:

1968: EJJU formally founded on December 15, 1968 by Alfred Hasemeier and Vernon C.F. Bell.

1968: Nippon Seibukan, Kyoto, Japan, founded August 4, 1968 by Suzuki Masafumi
Suzuki was also the founder/president of the IJJF.
IJJF established as the Nippon Seibukan department representing jujitsu.

1968: IJJF formally founded by Alfred Hasemeier and Vernon C.F. Bell in association with the European EJJU and Nippon Seibukan, Kyoto, Japan, with Hanshi Masafumi as one of several vice-presidents of the newly formed IJJF.

1973: IJJF formally established under the Nippon Seibukan Academy, Kyoto, Japan, as the International Jujitsu Federation - All Japan Budo Federation.

1981: IJJF applies for UNESCO/ICSSPE membership on November 18, 1981.
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
ICSSPE: International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education.

1984: IJJF secures ICSSPE membership and UNESCO recognition as a Class-B Member.
EJJU recognition is included by reference as a part of the IJJF's request

1994: IJJF/EJJU establishes presence in the Yearbook of International Organizations.

*The International JuJitsu Federation [IJJF] is not to be confused with the Ju-Jitsu International Federation, founded in 1987, which is represented by the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation in the United States. It was originally called the International Ju-Jitsu Federation until 1998.

** The European JuJitsu Union [EJJU] is not to be confused with the European Ju-Jitsu Union, founded in 1977, which is represented by the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation in the United States. It was originally called the European Ju-Jitsu Federation until 1987.