JJIF held 1st Ju Jitsu Women’s Congress n Heraklion, Crete
With the motto 3W “We Want more Women in Jujitsu” and representatives from 67 countries JJIF has discussed the ways of ju-jitsu accesability for women together with miximising the worldwide expansion of the sport. During the meeting, the members had the opportunity to capture many ideas and, above all, to lay the foundations for the […]
Thailand successfully defends its Championship title at the eighth Ju-Jitsu Asian Championship
Thailand successfully defended its championship title at the eighth Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship, held at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, achieving a remarkable total of 13 gold medals. As the adult division competitions concluded on Sunday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) maintained their supremacy in Jiu-Jitsu discipline, clinching the title for the […]
Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championships: UAE Makes strong start
The Ju-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship kicked off at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, setting the stage for intense competitions among young athletes. Emirati athletes excelled on day two of the Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship, winning five gold medals and raising the UAE’s total medal count to 28. Featuring competitions for athletes under 16, 18, […]
Asian Ju-Jitsu Union held 2024 General Assembly in Abu Dhabi alongside the Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship
The assembly was attended by Panagiotis THEODOROPOULOS, President of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF), Joachim THUMFART, Director-General of JJIF, representatives of the Olympic Council of Asia, JJAU board members, and heads of National Federations from across Asia. During the meeting, H.E. Abdulmunem Alsayedmohamed Alsayed AL HASHMI was re-elected President of the Asian Ju-Jitsu Union (JJAU) […]
The Launch of The “Ju-Jitsu for Good” Program
AIMS and UTS President, Stephan Fox congratulated JJIF for this outstanding initiative, congratulating JJIF President, Panagiotis Theodoropoulos which is also the AIMS vice president. JJIF, as an organisation and individually has done outstanding work. Meggie Ochoa, Jujitsu champion and founder of ‘Fight To Protect’ has been one of the key note speakers at the last […]
Meggie Ochoa A True Champion
Meggie Ochoa A True Champion Meggie Ochoa needs no introduction in the World of Sport. She stamped her name in the Philippines and sport history by becoming the first Philippine Ju-Jitsu World Champion. She is a Sea Games Gold medal winner and an Asian Games Bronze medallist but more than an athlete. The Founder of, […]
Congratulations to AIMS members
History was made at the FISU Executive Committee meeting in Lausanne as 3 new sports have been recognised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), Ju-Jitsu, Fitness & Bodybuilding and Armwrestling were all put forward for approval and have been accepted unanimously at the important gathering in the Swiss Olympic capital. AIMS President, Mr. Stephan […]
President and Vice President meeting in Moscow.
An important meeting took place between AIMS President, Mr. Stephan Fox, and AIMS Vice President, Panagiotis Theorodopoulos, to discuss important AIMS issues, upcoming General Assembly and Elections. Strategical plans had been discussed between President, Vice President and General Secretary including the Council in regards to the next step after AIMS full recognition by the IOC.
AIMS President Joins JJIF in Abu Dhabi
AIMS Vice President and President of International Jujitsu Federation Panagiotis Theodoropoulos welcomed the SportAccord and GAISF President Raffaele Chiulli and AIMS President Stephan Fox to the Jujitsu World Championships 2019 in Abu Dhabi. The President and Vice President had the opportunity to speak at the JJIF and AIMS Conference, discussing with the world leaders of […]
AIMS Family Says Thank You to World Martial Arts Masterships
Six current and former AIMS member participated in the World Masterships 2019 from the highest level. Aikido, Judo, Kick Boxing, Sambo, Savate, Jiu Jitsu and Muaythai all participated. Leading personalities from the AIMS Council, President Fox, Vice President Panagiotis, Council Members Miguel Buchel, Julie Gabriel, Kei Izawa and former president Espen Lund all contributed to […]