Ju-Jitsu Federation of the Philippines

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Ju-Jitsu Federation of the Philippines
Sport Ju-Jitsu
AbbreviationJFP
Founded2015
PresidentRamon "Choy" Cojuangco
Vice president(s)Jason Lima
SecretaryFerdie Agustin
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Ju-Jitsu Federation of the Philippines (abbreviated as JFP) is the national sports association (NSA) for Jujitsu in the Philippines. It was formed in 2015 and represented by 50 jujitsu clubs in the country. [1] Currently, JFP is recognized by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the Sport Jiu Jitsu International Federation (SJJIF), the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).[ citation needed ]

It was admitted as the 50th regular member of the Philippine Olympic Committee in November 2015. [2] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "POC, tinanggap ang Jiu-Jitsu Federation (POC accepts Jiu-Jitsu Federation)" (in Filipino and English). Balita. 26 December 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  2. "Jujitsu group is newest POC member". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.