About Us
Helping set the standard in Alberta.
The Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association has many different purposes, not the least of which is to provide leadership and direction in the training of Jiu-Jitsu (jujitsu) for members, instructors, and school owners; it also provides a means to facilitate open and continuous communication within the Jiu-Jitsu and Martial Arts community in Alberta.
Teaching effective self-defense
The Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association (AJJA) was founded in February 2002 to bring together traditional and modern stand-up Jiu-Jitsu (Ju Jitsu) as well as other styles of Japanese self-defense arts across Alberta; Teaching children, teens and adults practical, effective self-defense.
Gi Grappling
The Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association (AJJA) was founded in 2002, in part to develop amateur and professional athletes of all ages in: Self-Defense; Modern and Traditional Ju Jitsu; Gi grappling and open tournaments. The AJJA is the only recognized society in Alberta hosting annual municipal and provincial Japanese Ju Jitsu tournaments. Check our events section for links and information about upcoming Gi Grappling tournaments.
Get ready to tear down obstacles of the mind and body. The AJJA members and instructors believe that getting yourself back to work means setting your own pace. So start your journey with us today.
Head Office Location
10748 178 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Canada, AB T5S 1J3
P: 587-876-3221
Hours
7am – 8pm Weekdays
9am – 3pm Weekends
Benefits of Training
Incredible benefits and training
Not only does membership with Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association provides insurance for students under our insurance policy, it entitles you to attend all camps, tournaments, and technical seminars. Become part of the AJJA and join the ranks of self-defense experts in Western Canada.
The Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association (AJJA) was founded in February 2002 to bring together traditional and modern Jiu-Jitsu (Ju-Jitsu) and other styles of Japanese (JJJ); Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and self-defense arts across Alberta.
Our mission is to teach children, teens and adults practical effective self-defense to develop and train amateur and professional athletes of all ages in Gi grappling. The AJJA is the only recognized society in Alberta hosting annual municipal and provincial Japanese Ju-Jitsu tournaments and Jiu-Jitsu Sport tournaments. We also support all BJJ tournaments that are looking for provincial recognition in their sport.
We are a registered non-profit society that is funded through membership fees, fundraising ventures, casinos, donations, sponsors and possible provincial grants. For more information, or to make a donation, please contact one of our Directors.
Your annual membership fee listed below provides insurance coverage under our insurance policy; entitles you to attend all camps, tournaments and technical seminars; participate in any other events throughout the year, and; bring instruction for Black belts and school owners, and in some cases promotions, as deemed appropriate.
In following with Alberta Jiu-Jitsu’s long-term Athlete development plan, the AJJA has the following membership classifications. No belt ranks come with this membership.
