SPORTS

AJJIF GLOBAL Board

AJJIF GLOBAL 理事会の役割と責任

The AJJIF GLOBAL Board constitutes the supreme governing authority of the federation. It is entrusted with preserving the unity, legitimacy, and long-term continuity of AJJIF GLOBAL, while guiding its development across nations, cultures, and generations. The Board serves as the guardian of institutional integrity, ethical governance, and strategic direction. All divisions, branches, committees, and affiliated bodies derive their authority from, and remain accountable to, the AJJIF GLOBAL Board.

AJJIF GLOBAL 理事会は、当連盟の指導的存在として、AJJIF GLOBALの運営、指導、そして世界的な統一性と誠実性の維持に責任を負っています。各理事および各部門は、連盟が卓越性と統一性、明確なビジョンをもって運営されるために重要な役割を果たします。

International Divisions

国際部門

International Divisions function as specialized authorities, each advancing excellence within its designated field while maintaining full alignment with federation governance.

国際部門は、それぞれの専門分野における卓越性を推進する常設機関であり、理事会の統治原則に完全に従属する。

AJJIF SPORTS DIVISION

AJJIF スポーツ部門

Regulates competitive structures, rules, and events. Ensures safety, fairness, and professional standards

競技構造、規則、公式大会の統括
安全性、公正性、専門性の確保

AJJIF GLOBAL SPORTS DIVISION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KANCHO HIROKAZU KANAZAWA / Deceased - Japan, AJJIF Technical Adviser

10 Dan Shotokan Karate Do, the first Karateka who have won notorious All Japan Karate Championship, 1957 - Kumite Champion, 1958 - Kumite and Kata Champion, Founder of SKIF - Shotokan Karate International Federation

HANSHI TONEY RAVEN / Deceased - USA, AJJIF Senior Technical Adviser, Head of the AJJIF Worldwide Sports Ju-Jitsu Division

10 Dan Ju-Jitsu, 10 Dan Daito Ryu Aiki Jiu-Jitsu, 10 Dan Judo. 1993 Senior Nationals Masters Bronze Medal in Judo,
1998 Gold Medal World Masters Judo Tournament in Canada, 1999 Silver Medal World Masters Judo Tournament in Canada, Member of Katabami Ju-Jitsu Clan

SOKE TAKAYUKI KUBOTA / Deceased - Japan, AJJIF Technical Adviser

10 Dan Gosoku Ryu Karate, President & Grandmaster of IKA - International Karate Association, Founder of Kubotan, Author of several books on Martial Arts: Action Kubotan The Art of Karate, Gosoku-Ryu Karate, Weapons Kumite

KAICHO JON BLUMING / Deceased - Netherlands, AJJIF Technical Adviser

10 Dan Kyokushin Karate, 10 Dan Sei Budokai Karate, 10 Dan Hapkido, 9 Dan Judo, AJJIF Legend of Kyokushin Karate and Judo

PROF. WILLY CAHILL - USA , AJJIF Technical Adviser

10 Dan Ju-Jitsu, 8 Dan Judo, 1975 Black Belt Hall of Fame, USA Olympic Judo Team Coach

SOKE KEIDO YAMAUE - Japan, AJJIF Technical Adviser

10 Dan Yamaue Ryu Aiki Jutsu, International Hall of Fame Award, Buddhist priest of Daishoji Imperial Temple and Saga,
Imperial Palace / Daikakuji Temple

SHIHAN FUMIO DEMURA / Deceased - Japan, AJJIF Technical Adviser

9 Dan Shito Ryu Karate, Chief Instructor of Japan Karate Federation, Director of Shito Ryu Genbu Kai International, 1961 - National Kumite Champion of Japan, 1969 - Black Belt Hall of Fame - Karate Sensei of the Year, 1975 - Black Belt Hall of Fame - Martial Artist of the Year, 1999 - inducted to the History Museum of Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Author of several books on Karate and Kobudo, Numerous TV
and Film credits

GRANDMASTER DAVID RUDMAN / Deceased - Russia / USA, AJJIF Technical Adviser

Legend of SAMBO, Founder of SAMBO-70, World SAMBO Champion, European Judo Champion, Former Soviet Union numerous times Champion of Wrestling, SAMBO and Judo. Honorary Master of Sports of the former USSR, Honorary Coach of the former USSR, Honorary President of the International SAMBO Federation ( FIAS ), Former President of American Amateur SAMBO Federation, Author of Books: "SAMBO Alphabet of Sports", "SAMBO Ground Techniques", "SAMBO First Step", "SAMBO Self Defense Without Weapons", "SAMBO 1000 Pain Techniques"

GRANDMASTER JOHN WOOTEN - USA, AJJIF Technical Adviser

10 Dan Jujutsu, 10 Dan Judo, 10 Daito Ryu Aiki Jiu-Jitsu, The World's Strongest Man - holder of 143 World Records, Author, Actor, Producer, Screenplay writer, and Grandmaster in Jujutsu

PROF. TONY MAYNARD "THE BEAR" - USA, AJJIF Director of American Combat Ju-Jitsu

10 Dan American Combat Ju-Jitsu, AJJIF Member of the Board of Directors

GRANDMASTER ASSENOV ERBULAT ( ERIK ) - Kazakhstan, AJJIF Technical Adviser

President of the AJJIF Pankration International Division, 10 Dan Pankration

BRIAN LEWIS - Trinidad and Tobago, AJJIF Sports Adviser

President of the National Olympic Committee of Trinidad and Tobago

PATRICE CHARLES - Trinidad and Tobago, AJJIF Sports Adviser

Director of Sport Ministry of Sport & Youth Affairs

NICOLETTE DUKE - Trinidad and Tobago, AJJIF Sports Adviser

Permanent Secretary in the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs

HONORABLE DARRYL SMITH - Trinidad and Tobago, AJJIF Sports Adviser

Minister of Sport of Trinidad and Tobago

DR. KEYVAN DEHNAD - Switzerland, AJJIF Technical Adviser

International Judo Referee A - IJF ( International Judo Federation ), 10 Dan Ju-Jitsu, 9 Dan Bujitsu, 8 Dan Judo, 6 Dan Karate,President of Budo International Federation

KANCHO GERARDO CANTORE - Argentina, AJJIF Technical Adviser

Soke of Shinshinkan, Living Legend in Karate, Menkyo Kaiden in Isshin Ryu Shinshinkan 10 Dan Judan Hanshi Kancho, 9 Dan Hanshi in Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate Do, 9 Dan Hanshi in Aikijujitsu, Ex Buddhist Monk in Asian Countries, President of SWKO Shinshinkan World Karate Organization, 8 International videos in USA and Europe about Okinawa Karate, Kobudo and Aikijujitsu, Published magazines in 11 languages, Bushido name: Ushi ( The Buffalo ), Today in the World peoples say: "The Buffalo of the Isshin Ryu", Pioneer of the Okinawa Isshin Ryu in Russia, South America, Nepal, Laos and Philippines

PROF. FRANK DEGOURVILLE - USA, AJJIF Director of USA Ju-Jitsu Branch

Head Coach of USA Ju-Jitsu Team, Head Referee of USA Ju-Jitsu, 9 Dan Jiu-Jitsu

GEN. SHIHAN BORIS BREZHNEV PH.D. - USA, AJJIF Director of SAMBO and Combat SAMBO International Division

7 Dan Judo, 7 Dan Ju-Jitsu, Master of SAMBO

GEN. ANDREI REMUS LADAU / Deceased - Romania, AJJIF Sports Adviser

AJJIF GLOBAL Honorary Lifetime Member

SHIHAN GARY GOLTZ - USA, AJJIF Technical Adviser

8 Dan Ju-Jitsu, 8 Dan Judo, Former President of USJA, 2003 USJA Hall of Fame as Coach of the Year, USJA Master Coach Rank Examiner, Referee & Kata Instructor, Defensive Tactics Consultant Los Angeles Police Department

DR. SZEPVOLGYI GEZA MIDC - HUNGARY, AJJIF European Technical Adviser