The Alberta Jiu-Jitsu Association (AJJA) was founded in February 2002 to bring together traditional and modern stand-up Jiu-Jitsu (Ju-Jitsu) and other styles of Japanese 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 and no Gi grappling. The AJJA is the only recognized society in Alberta hosting annual municipal and provincial Japanese Ju Jitsu tournaments.

We are a registered non-profit society which is funded through membership fees, fundraising ventures, casinos, donations, sponsors and possible provincial grants. In 2003, AJJA became a Registered Charitable Organization under the Societies Act — 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.

• Black Belt (Yudansha) Membership $45
• Coach / Official Membership $40
• Competitive Athlete / Sport Membership $40
• Adult Regular Membership $35
• Teen Membership $30
• Children’s Membership (13 and under) $25

Membership rates for dojo/club/gym

• New dojo/club $150
• Renewal for dojo/club $100