UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION (USJJF) is the USA JU-JITSU MEMBER of TAFISA..!!

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TAFISA World Congresses are open to all Sport for All organisations and enthusiasts, TAFISA Members and non-members alike. The TAFISA General Assembly, at which TAFISA National Members set the Agenda for TAFISA, forms part of the World Congress.  

The Congresses are a Vibrant, Dynamic and Interactive Experience Typically bringing around 400 Participants From more Than 50 Countries Together To Discuss, Debate and Experience the Latest The Sport For All Movement Has To Offer, and Determine Its Future Direction.
TAFISA WORLD CONGRESSES ARE THE PINNACLE OF THE GLOBAL SPORT FOR ALL MOVEMENT CALENDAR, AND A FLAGSHIP EVENT FOR TAFISA.
TAFISA strives to raise awareness about the benefits of Sport for All and physical activity..!!

As the world is facing an unprecedented epidemic of physical inactivity, which threatens our future and that of the next generations, TAFISA endeavours to reintroduce physical activity into the everyday life in order to bring joy, health, social interaction, integration and development to communities and citizens around the globe, through the promotion of Sport for All.
The 25th TAFISA World Congress was concluded on Saturday 18 November with a splendid Gala Dinner at the Floating Island convention center in Seoul, Korea. 
What an absolute success for a TAFISA World Congress! The 450 participants coming from 80 countries brought back friendships, vibrant memories and valuable knowledge back home, as can attest some of the words heard during the Congress: 
"This event was amazing, I am looking forward to Tokyo 2019!"
"I have met so many interesting people, I have used up all my name cards."
"TAFISA people are nice people"
"Amazing few days. Lots of amazing presentations, new friends and exciting future opportunities. Thank you!"

From Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th November 2017, the Congress participants attended various inspiring events, starting with the grandiose Opening Ceremony with keynote speeches from Sam Ramsamy, Chairman of the IOC's Sport and Active Society Commission and Ruth Maphorisa, co-Chair of IWG on Women in Sport. This set the tone for an exciting and innovative Congress, which included a brilliant House of Commons debate, six thematic parallel sessions, an interesting TAFISA Workshop; with participants actively contributing with questions and remarks to complement more than 50 different speakers. 
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The Congress was also the occasion for TAFISA Vice-President Catherine Forde to introduce TAFISA's new strategy "Mission 2030: For a Better World Through Sport for All" to the audience, a resource meant to be used by the global Sport for All Movement and all those who want to make a difference during the next decade.

USJJF congratulates the Organising Committee and Sport for All Korea Association (SAKA) for their flawless organisation and hosting of a historic Congress, setting the bar very high for the Congresses to come. Our thanks are also extended to all TAFISA members, supporters and friends who joined this global Sport for All event and we hope to see you all in Tokyo, Japan for the 26th TAFISA World Congress 2019!

DEAR TAFISA MEMBER - UNITED STATES JU-JITSU FEDERATION,
 
it was great to see so many familiar faces at our World Congress in Seoul in November. To learn more about the Congress please visit http://www.tafisa.org/news/25TAFISACongress.
Already today we look forward to seeing you again in Tokyo in 2019!
 
With this mail we want to inform you of the main outcomes of the General Assembly which took place on November 16th   as part of the Seoul Congress:
 
  1. Minutes
Please find the detailed minutes of the General Assembly enclosed. In addition, it is posted on our website: http://www.tafisa.org/sites/default/files/pdf/TAFISA%20GA2017/2017_TAFISA%20GA_Minutes_Web.pdf
 
  1. TAFISA Mission 2030  TAFISA’s Mission 2030: A Better World through Sport for All will be the guiding document for a global campaign to fight the worldwide physical inactivity epidemic. It is a sussinct, action-oriented document, introducing the critical global issue of Sport for All and physical (in)activity, and addressing some 12 key themes and how to maximise the contribution of Sport for All on the road to achieving a better world by 2030. This document was approved by the TAFISA General Assembly and is attached to this mail. You can also find it here: http://www.tafisa.org/sites/default/files/pdf/TAFISA%20GA2017/Att%2010_TAFISA%20GA_Mission%202030%20Paper.pdf
 
  1. New TAFISA Board of Directors
A new Board of Directors was elected for the next 4-year term (2017 - 2021). For the names and positions please visit: tafisa.org/board-directors. Our special thanks go to the previous Board Members!
 
  1. New Vision & Mission
Following strategy workshops in June 2016 and 2017, multiple meetings of the TAFISA Executive Board, Board of Directors and key strategic advisors, and essential feedback from the TAFISA Member Survey 2017, the below Vision and Mission statements have been approved by the General Assembly:
  • For a Better World through Sport for All
  • To lead the Global Sport for All Movement
 
  1. Revision of Statutes & New Bylaws
As TAFISA prides itself in following the principles of good governance and transparency, and in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights the General Assembly unanimously approved the Revision of Statutes. Moreover, to secure full transparency for TAFISA actions five sets of bylaws were approved, too. You can find the revised statutes attached - all documents are uploaded here: http://www.tafisa.org/statutes-and-policy-papers
 
  1. Auditor’s Report
The  Auditors  Report  2015  and  2016 was presented  orally by auditors Schneeloch, Germany, and Kang, Korea. As  the  main  conclusion  of  both  audits, the  auditor found that  all  information  provided,  both in response to legally mandated questions and detailed spot checks, revealed no irregularities, raised no ‘red flags’, and gave no reason to question the due and proper management of TAFISA’s financial operations in 2015 and 2016. The General Assembly unanimously approved the auditors proposal to discharge the Board of Directors with respect to their financial management of TAFISA. The full reports can be found here: http://www.tafisa.org/25th-tafisa-world-congress/General-Assembly
 
  1. Approval of new Membership Fee
The suggested change in membership fees for 2018 and 2019 was accepted by the General Assembly. Please see General Assembly minutes for details.
 
  1. TAFISA World Congress 2021
The TAFISA General Assembly elected Ljubljana, Slovenia, represented by the National Olympic Committee of Slovenia and Sports Union Slovenia, to host the 27th TAFISA World Congress in 2021.
 
We hope with this summary you have a good overview of the decisions made in Seoul. For more information please refer to the attached General Assembly minutes.
 
Thank you again for your ongoing support!
With best regards,
 
Wolfgang Baumann
TAFISA Secretary General
 
Member IOC Sport & Active Society Commission
ICSSPE Vice President