Multiple JJIF world champion Bertrand Amoussou jointly ran a recent seminar involving the new head impact free rules ©JJIF

Multiple Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) world champion Bertrand Amoussou jointly conducted a workshop in Greece for the new "head impact free" variation of contact ju-jitsu which promises to revolutionise the sport.

The event attracted more than 50 participants from the host nation and Romania.

Amoussou, a former French national judoka, is also a Board member of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation and a director of development for Ju-Jitsu France.

"The head impact free contact ju-jitsu ruleset is a ground-breaking innovation that has the potential to change the face of ju-jitsu as we know it," the JJIF said.

"This exciting new development will provide opportunities for athletes of all levels to explore the limits of their abilities in a safe and controlled environment."

The recent JJIF seminar in Greece involving the new head impact free rules attracted more than 50 athletes from the host country and Romania ©JJIF
The recent JJIF seminar in Greece involving the new head impact free rules attracted more than 50 athletes from the host country and Romania ©JJIF

The seminar was organised by Ioannis Dimitropoulos from Ronin Combat Ju Jitsu in Thessaloniki, and included input from JJIF director general Joachim Thumfart and JJIF Board member Maria Charitopoulou.

On the second day of the event, participants had the chance to gain experience by sparring with each other.

All are now looking forward to the World Cup in Contact Ju-Jitsu in Thailand, from May 23 to 24.

The first official contact ju-jitsu tournament took place at the 2017 Asian Championship in Hanoi.

"The new and unique head impact free contact ju-jitsu rules offer the chance of a natural evolution for athletes interested in more contact aspects of ju-jitsu while avoiding complicated and expensive medical protocols often associated with full contact fighting sports," the JJIF added.

The safety element of the new head free impact variant of contact ju-jitsu makes it ideal as a youth sport, it is claimed ©JJIF
The safety element of the new head free impact variant of contact ju-jitsu makes it ideal as a youth sport, it is claimed ©JJIF

"This makes it a suitable youth sport.

"The new head impact free contact ju-jitsu ruleset brings a fresh and exiting perspective to this age-old sport.

"By removing kicks and punches to the head, this new ruleset allows for a more safe and controlled environment while still providing the opportunity to engage in full contact sparring.

"This allows athletes to explore the full potential of their techniques and skills without having to worry about serious injuries often associated with head strikes."