What is the Punjab Ju-Jitsu Association

• It is the provincial body for Ju-Jitsu in the Punjab province of Pakistan, affiliated with the Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation (PJJF). 

• The Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation is the national governing body, recognized by the Pakistan Olympic Association and affiliated with the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) and Ju-Jitsu Asian Union. 

Structure and Key Office Bearers (Punjab Unit)

From the “Units” page of PJJF, here are the relevant leaders:

• President: Khalil Ahmed Khan 

• Secretary: Dr. Muhammad Zaid Arif 

• Treasurer: Dr. Haris Ashraf 

Roles & Functions

The Punjab Ju-Jitsu Association’s responsibilities include:

• Organizing sectional / provincial competitions for Ju-Jitsu in Punjab under the PJJF’s rules and guidance.

• Selecting athletes from Punjab for national competitions.

• Coaching, refereeing, holding seminars / training, grassroots development in schools, colleges within Punjab.

• Affiliation of local clubs, ensuring they meet certain standards.

• Participating in national championships, collaborating with PJJF for talent identification.

Context and Activity at the National Level

• The PJJF holds National Ju-Jitsu Championships (men & women), where Punjab sends teams. For example, at the 14th National Championship (Abbottabad, July 2023), Punjab was one of the provincial teams. Daily Pakistan English News

• Pakistani athletes have won medals in international Ju-Jitsu tournaments. For instance, at the 2025 Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship, Pakistan won six medals. This success depends on contributions from various provinces, including Punjab. The Express Tribune+2Geo Super+2