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Early Beginnings
Ju-jitsu
has been practiced in New Zealand since the early decades of the
twentieth century. Some of the pioneering names to have survived the
passing of time are Auckland's James "Pop" Adams, retired American army
officer Captain McLaglan in Nelson, Reitaro Fukushima in Christchurch
and Harry Baldock who trained in Christchurch and later moved to
Dunedin. As well, close to half the Ju-jitsu clubs in this country
descend from the teaching of Hans van Ess who became established in
Auckland in the sixties.
NZJJF Foundation
The
New Zealand Ju-Jitsu Federation was founded on the 24th August 2003.
The Foundation Meeting was supported by thirteen martial artists
representing twelve clubs and within six months the number of clubs had
grown to twenty-three.
Much of the success of the Federation
was due to the absorption of Sport Ju-Jitsu New Zealand, the national
governing body of sport Ju-jitsu founded in 1999. This organisation
began as a collection of "national tournaments" run by various clubs
and evolved into a National Circuit of tournaments run under the same
rules.
NZJJF vision is to elevate Ju-jitsu in the minds of New Zealanders as a
leader in the martial arts and to provide a shining example of how
openness, understanding and collaboration leads to unity.
We
will achieve our vision by listening to the needs of the Ju-jitsu
community, valuing their opinions and offering innovative solutions
that are progressive, informative and relevant.
We will
respect the diversity of Ju-jitsu and seek to preserve its rich
traditions while also encouraging its leaders to employ the latest
coaching practices in support of the development of their members and
themselves.
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