The American Ju-Jitsu Association (AJA) is a non-profit community association, comprised of affiliated dojos, which promotes and supports the art of Jujitsu.
The association was founded in 1972 for the purpose of bringing different ryu of the art together in an atmosphere of mutual cooperation and respect.
The American Ju-Jitsu Association (AJA) is a non-profit community association, comprised of affiliated dojos, which promotes and supports the art of Jujitsu.
Jujitsu is an ancient martial art, with evidence of its existence found as far back as 2000 years ago. It encompasses most elements of more recent break-off arts such as Karate, Judo, and Aikido. Our association is comprised of a wide range of different ryu, styles of ju (or Jiu, Gentle or Flexible) jitsu (Art). Each ryu brings its own unique character that contributes a positive influence to the martial arts community.