Tribute to a Grand Master

On September 23, 2006 O'Sensei Michael DePasquale, Sr. passed away. The world has lost a martial arts legend and pioneer. A loving husband, father and teacher he will be sadly missed by all.

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2011 Legion of Honor

Nominees were honored at the IFOJJ Martial Arts University Legion of Honor Awards Dinner November 12th, 2011. View Photo Gallery Here. 

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Special Police & Military Award - Depasquale Sr.'s Gold - Shield Award

• The Michael DePasquale Sr. Gold Shield Award is presented to all law enforcement officers who presently serve or have served their community.
• The Military Service Award presented to all active, inactive, or retired military personnel.
• Please bring verification of military or law enforcement history.

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Legion of Honor Budo Spirit Award continues

As a special recognition to those Martial Arts Pioneers and masters that have passed on the IFOJJ has created the Budo Spirit Award. If you would like to suggest a fallen martial arts pioneer or master for this award please visit our Nomination page.

Announcing The 2012 IFOJJ MAU
Summer Symposium Camp

The International Federation of Jujutsuans is proud to hold the 2012 IFOJJ MAU Weekend of Warriors Camp on the weekend of July 20th, in Tappan NY . As you all know last years event was a huge success and we plan to continue to build on that success this year. View Photo Galleries of 2011 Martial Art University Here. 

Martial Arts University

Inside Martial Arts TV Features MAU...

InsideMartialArts.tv films at Martial Arts University. Watch this video with footage of the many instructors and martial artists in attendance at this years great event.

Great New Location

German Masonic Park, Tappan, NY.

This year we will hold a 2012 IFOJJ MAU Weekend of Warriors Camp in Tappan NY on the Weekend of July 20th.   View photos of the location here. 

IFOJJ Legion of Honor

In 2005, the IFOJJ announced it’s first inductees into their Legion of Honor. All honorees were nominated by their peers and reviewed by the IFOJJ board of directors. At the time three levels of awards were presented; Shogun (Grandmaster award), Samurai (Master Award), and Bushido (Instructor Award). Pictured to the right are the first recipients of the Shogun Award. From right to left, Jesus Bonilla, Joe Miller, Larry Garron, Michael DePasquale, Jr., Jimmy Young, Joe Bonacci, Joe Hess, Gary Alexander, and Walt Lysak, Sr. 

There will be no Legion of Honor awards at this event and that will be reserved for the MAU Legion of Honor Banquet which will take place in 2013; date to be announced after the 2012 IFOJJ MAU Weekend of Warriors Camp on the weekend of July 20th, in Tappan NY .

View 2011 Legion of Honor Photo Gallery Here.