Yoshimi

Kyushin Ryu Ju Jitsu Association are very proud that they are founder members of Yoshimi Ju Jitsu International, Yoshimi's birth is documented on its own website and you will find a link to this site below. Many of the coaches and members of Kyushin Ryu had visited Belgium many times over the years prior to Yoshimi being formed so it was natural for the two countries to become the co-founders of the organisation. Leslie Ottoey & Roger Wilkes, our two primary founders, had also visited many countries during their careers and so it was through already found friendships that others came onboard as well

Yoshimi literally translates to mean “Friendship” and that is the basis of the organisation, it has no President or Chairman, no officers or committee instead each country has a representative who receives information on international courses and, or competitions, being held each year and relays that information to all those who have shown an interest in attending. Although Roger, KRJJA's founder is the representative for this country any other groups, clubs, organisations or associations are welcome to come along to Yoshimi's events. There is also no financial commitment, no annual fee's although all travel costs have to be met by those traveling, Yoshimi does not award grades or interfere with its member organisations each is left to govern themselves.

Yoshimi Ju Jitsu International is a group of countries who have joined together to share their interest in Ju Jitsu, enjoy traveling to other countries and enjoy the friendship of those members from other countries who have the same interest in the art of Ju Jitsu. Anyone, group, association or club interested in our international body of friends within Ju Jitsu should contact us on the Kyushin Ryu Ju Jitsu Association web site; info@kyushinryu.com where you will be made very welcome.

To enter the Yoshimi website please go to www.yoshimijujitsu.com