Profile
Joachim Thumfart (GER) was elected for the first time to the IWGA Executive Board for the term 2026-2030 in April 2026.
Sports Administration
Since 2018 Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) General Director
2009-2018 JJIF Director of Sport & Media (2013-2018)
2014-2024 JJAU Sports Director
2012-2014 Sports for all department German Ju-Jitsu Federation
2001-2012 General Secretary: Youth affairs German Ju-Jitsu Federation
2000-2012 Director for Technical Affairs German Ju-Jitsu Federation
1996-2001 German Ju-Jitsu Federation Athletes Commission Chairman
Sports Career
- Member of the German Ju-Jitsu national team (1990–2000)
- 3rd place European Championship JJIF Fighting Ju-Jitsu 1997
- 1st Place World Championship JJIF Ju-Jitsu Duo System 1998
- 11 times German champion in different Ju-Jitsu disciplines