The International Ju-Jitsu Federation (JJIF) and Double D - adidas Combat Sports licensee have signed a partnership agreement officially designating adidas Combat Sports as a premium partner and master supplier of the sport of ju-jitsu.
Well-established in martial arts disciplines, Double D - adidas Combat Sports will, through this collaboration, contribute significantly to the growth and visibility of ju-jitsu on the international stage.
JJIF President Panagiotis Theodoropoulos said:
"Double D – adidas Combat Sports is a globally recognized brand known for quality and innovation. This partnership ensures that JJIF athletes will benefit from top-level equipment to support both their safety and performance."
JJIF Director General Joachim Thumfart added:
“This agreement opens exciting opportunities to work closely with a leader in the sports industry and will help promote ju-jitsu to new audiences around the world.”
Statement – Double D, licensee adidas for Combat Sports
This new partnership marks an important milestone in the development of ju-jitsu. Through this agreement, adidas Combat Sports confirms its long-term commitment to the sport and its athletes by providing certified, reliable, and high-performance equipment. Designed in close collaboration with athletes, the product lines combine advanced technical expertise with a sustainable approach tailored to the needs of modern combat sports.
Cédric Dermée, President of Double D, licensee adidas for Combat Sports, said:
"This partnership with JJIF reflects a shared ambition to elevate ju-jitsu globally. At adidas Combat Sports, the goal is to support federations and athletes with products that are developed with purpose – by athletes, for athletes – ensuring performance, safety, and innovation are always at the core."
About Double D
Since 2005, Double D – licensee adidas for Combat Sports – has been the exclusive global licensee for adidas in the field of combat sports. The company designs, develops, and distributes adidas Combat Sports equipment for judo, karate, taekwondo, boxing, MMA, and jiu-jitsu in more than 100 countries.
With proven technical expertise and a strong commitment to athletes and federations, Double D delivers high-quality, innovative, and sustainable equipment. Through its extensive presence and network of global partnerships, Double D plays an active role in promoting and developing combat sports worldwide.
The entire JJIF community is looking forward to a successful future for the sport with adidas Combat Sports as a valued partner.
