FAGRI-IGRAF

What FAGRI-IGRAF does

FAGRI-IGRAF (Fédération d'Aïkijujutsu Gyokushin Ryu International) is a non-profit international martial arts federation headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan, founded in 2016 by WASHIZU Terumi Sensei following the death of his teacher MOCHIZUKI Minoru Sensei. The federation teaches Gyokushin Ryu Aikijujutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art synthesizing Aikijujutsu, Judo, Karate, and Kenjutsu, and operates through a federated structure of wholly-owned regional divisions and affiliated dojos across Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Core offerings consist of in-person instruction at affiliated dojos, annual international training camps known as Gasshuku (rotating between Shizuoka, Montreal, Bali, Huntsville, and other locations), structured rank examinations from shodan through higher dan grades, and online seminars introduced during COVID-19 as the Aik-E-Camp program. The organization monetizes through four streams: annual membership fees (subscription), event participation fees (e.g., CA$500 for Gasshuku 2026 with a CA$150 member discount), rank examination fees, and commemorative merchandise. The 2024 Gasshuku attracted 70 budokas aged 11 to 80 from around the world.

The federation's commercial footprint is sub-scale (under $1M estimated annual revenue) with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no technology or AI component. Distribution is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, regional shibucho (branch chiefs) at the 8th-dan shihan level, university clubs (Baylor, Stetson), and a multilingual website (English, French, Japanese). In 2025 the federation rebranded the 'A' in FAGRI from 'Aikido' to 'Aikijujutsu' to more accurately reflect the art's Daito Ryu heritage and lineage from UESHIBA Morihei.

Name

FAGRI-IGRAF

Legal name

Fédération d'Aïkijujutsu Gyokushin Ryu International

Website

https://fagri-igraf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FAGRI-IGRAF is a non-profit international martial arts federation headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan, teaching Gyokushin Ryu Aikijujutsu through a global network of affiliated dojos, annual international training camps (Gasshuku), rank examinations, and online seminars across eight countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Martial Arts Schools (Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, etc.) (HSADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grappling & Submission Arts Training (Judo, BJJ, Wrestling) (HSADADAC), Weapons & Historical Martial Arts Training (Kobudo, FMA, HEMA) (HSADADAF), Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts) (MPAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Martial arts federation
• Japanese martial arts
• Aikijujutsu training
• Martial arts certification
• Traditional martial arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Shizuoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event participation fees: Revenue generated from participation fees for international training camps (Gasshuku), regional clinics, and seminars. Fees vary by event and membership status.
2. Membership fees: Annual membership fees for federation members, with discounted event pricing for members.
3. Merchandise sales: Sale of commemorative merchandise such as t-shirts and hoodies for Gasshuku events.
4. Examination fees: Fees for rank examinations conducted under the supervision of senior instructors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FAGRI-IGRAF is an international martial arts federation that provides instruction, grading certification, and a global community for Gyokushin Ryu Aikijujutsu — a traditional Japanese martial art synthesizing Aikijujutsu, Judo, Karate, and Kenjutsu based on Nihon Sogo Budo. It operates a network of affiliated dojos across eight countries and organizes annual international training camps (Gasshuku), regional seminars, and rank examinations under the direction of WASHIZU Terumi Sensei (Daihyō). The federation also offers online seminars (Aik-E-Camp) for remote practitioners and structured dan-level rank certification.

Product overview

FAGRI-IGRAF (Fédération d'Aïkijujutsu Gyokushin Ryu International / International Gyokushin Ryu Aikijujutsu Federation) is a traditional martial arts organization, not a technology company. The federation's offerings consist of instruction in Gyokushin Ryu Aikijujutsu—a synthesis of Aikijujutsu, Judo, Karate, and Kenjutsu—and associated training programs. Core offerings include the Gasshuku annual international training camps, a network of affiliated dojos worldwide, rank examinations and certifications, and the Aik-E-Camp online seminar program launched in 2020. The Hombu Dojo (Gakunan-Juku) in Shizuoka, Japan serves as the headquarters under WASHIZU Terumi Sensei.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gyokushin Ryu Aikijujutsu Traditional Japanese martial art taught by the federation, based on a synthesis of Aikijujutsu, Judo, Karate, and Kenjutsu. The style emphasizes principles of mutual welfare and prosperity and the efficient use of energy, available to practitioners of all levels from beginners through advanced.
• Gasshuku (Annual International Training Camps) Annual international training camps conducted under the direction of WASHIZU Terumi Sensei, held in various locations worldwide including Shizuoka (Japan), Bali, Montreal, Huntsville (Alabama), and elsewhere. Open to students of all levels and priced at CA$500 for the 2026 event with member discounts.
• Gakunan-Juku (Hombu Dojo) Headquarters dojo of the federation located at 846 Mukōshikiji, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken 421-0101, Japan (Phone: 054(259)2162). Serves as the central training location under WASHIZU Terumi Sensei (Daihyō) for the international federation.
• Rank Examinations and Certifications Structured examination system for promoting through dan (black belt) ranks, supervised by qualified shihan. Examinations are conducted at division level with progression from shodan through higher ranks under federation standards.
• Aik-E-Camp (Online Seminars) Virtual training seminars providing online instruction to federation members and practitioners worldwide. Features live video conference sessions and pre-recorded instructional content from senior instructors (shihan and shihan dai level). Priced at $100 USD for IGRAF members and $180 USD for non-members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 participants from ages 11-80 attended the 2024 Gasshuku in Shizuoka

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USGRAF (United States Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSGRAF is the official division of FAGRI-IGRAF in the United States, organizing regional events, training camps, and certifying practitioners under the federation's standards.
• AAGR (Académie d'Aïkijujutsu Gyokushin Ryu)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAAGR is the Canadian division of FAGRI-IGRAF, led by Christian PATENAUDE shihan, providing training and certification for Canadian practitioners.
• AGRAF (Australia Gyokushin Ryu Aikido Federation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAGRAF is the Australian division of FAGRI-IGRAF, led by Jon MARSHALL shihan, organizing events including the 2019 Gasshuku in Bali.
• Melbourne Budo Academy (MBA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMBA, led by Jon MARSHALL shihan, is an affiliated dojo and key partner in the Australia division.
• École Française de Nihon Taï-Jitsu (EFNTJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAGRI-IGRAF collaborated with EFNTJ for the 60th anniversary celebration of Nihon Tai-Jitsu in 2017, with WASHIZU Sensei directing training sessions at INSEP in Paris.
• Taki no KanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian martial arts organization that co-organizes the BudoSpring event, an international martial arts festival featuring high-level instructors from Italy and abroad.
• International Koryu Budo Seifukai OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the BudoSpring event, supporting traditional Japanese martial arts education.
• Baylor Aikido ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated dojo in Waco, Texas, USA, led by Matt GILLIARD shihan dai.
• Stetson University Aikido Club (SAC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity-affiliated dojo in DeLand, Florida, USA, organized the Aik-E-Camp 2020 online seminar.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dai Nippon Butoku Kai: Historic Japanese martial arts preservation organization founded in 1895, dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Japanese martial arts (Budo). Provides rank certification across multiple martial arts disciplines. Comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF in mission and function as a traditional Japanese martial arts umbrella organization overseeing rank certification and heritage preservation.
• Aikikai Foundation (Aikido World Headquarters): The parent organization of the International Aikido Federation and the largest Aikido body worldwide, founded by UESHIBA Morihei. Operates as the global authority for Aikido instruction and certification, with thousands of dojos globally. Directly comparable as a traditional Japanese martial arts federation tracing lineage to UESHIBA Morihei, the same founder connected to FAGRI-IGRAF's heritage through MOCHIZUKI Minoru.
• Shorinji Kempo Federation: International federation for Shorinji Kempo, a Japanese martial art combining self-defense techniques with philosophical development. Operates dojos across dozens of countries with millions of members. Comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF in model as a traditional Japanese martial arts federation with global dojo network, international seminars, and structured rank progression.
• International Aikido Federation (IAF): International federation affiliated with the Aikikai, coordinating Aikido organizations across dozens of countries. Conducts international seminars, rank certifications, and congresses. Comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF as an international traditional Japanese martial arts federation providing structured certification and global event coordination.

Direct peers

• Yoseikan Budo Worldwide: International federation for Yoseikan Budo, the martial art system founded by MOCHIZUKI Hiroo (son of MOCHIZUKI Minoru) and previously developed by MOCHIZUKI Minoru himself. Operates affiliated dojos across multiple countries with international seminars and rank certification. Directly comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF as the lineage successor organization sharing the same MOCHIZUKI Minoru roots.
• Birankai International: International Aikido organization founded by T.K. Chiba Shihan, with dojos across North America, Europe, and Asia. Emphasizes traditional Aikido training, international seminars, and rank certification under a lineage-based authority. Directly comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF in structure: a federation organizing international training events with certified instructors across multiple countries.
• Yoshinkan Aikido Headquarters: Official headquarters of Yoshinkan Aikido, founded by Gozo Shioda, a direct student of UESHIBA Morihei. Operates as an international organization with affiliated dojos worldwide and conducts intensive training programs. Comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF as a lineage-based traditional Japanese martial arts organization tracing to UESHIBA Morihei and structured around a Hombu Dojo with global satellite dojos.
• Bujinkan: International martial arts organization founded by Masaaki Hatsumi, teaching Budo Taijutsu and nine traditional Japanese martial arts schools. Operates as a global federation with dojos across 50+ countries. Directly comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF as a traditional Japanese martial arts federation emphasizing lineage authenticity, international seminars, and structured rank certification.

Emerging players

• International Ninjutsu Society: Organization dedicated to the study and preservation of traditional Japanese ninjutsu and historical martial arts. Conducts seminars, certifications, and research into traditional Japanese combat systems. Comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF as a niche traditional Japanese martial arts organization emphasizing historical authenticity and international community building.

Regional players

• United States Aikido Federation (USAF): National federation governing Aikido in the United States under Aikikai affiliation. Operates through regional dojos and certified instructors with structured rank examinations. Comparable to FAGRI-IGRAF's USGRAF division in role and structure as a national-level Aikido federation coordinating training and certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fagri.igraf

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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