Several different competition systems exist.
Considering that Jujutsu in certain other European countries has undergone
modernization processes that have led to similar styles as in German
Ju-Jutsu, international competitions are possible, too. The German Ju-Jutsu
Association was one of the three founding members of the Ju-Jitsu
International Federation (JJIF), originally called the European Ju-Jitsu
Federation (EJJF), which focussed on developing the sport aspect of German
Ju-Jutsu and other styles of Jujutsu. The JJIF now is an international
organization with national associations in over 70 countries.
At the world level, there are two competition systems: the Duo System
involves a pair of Jujutsuka from the same team demonstrating self-defence
techniques against attacks randomly called by the mat referee. The Fighting
System involves one-on-one combats. Three phases are distinguished, each
with slightly different rules. The round begins in the distance fighting
phase. Once a grab has been made, the second phase is entered and hits are
no longer allowed. The third phase is entered when the Jujutsuka are down on
the mat. Switching back and forth between all phases is possible, that is,
if the Jujutsuka managed to stand up again the first or second phase would
recommence. |
