Ready to Rise? Join the Kumite Challenge!
Tournament Information
Are you ready to test your skills and rise to the challenge?
Join us at the 1st Open Kyokushin Karate Novice Tournament, a semi-contact competition designed to help young karatekas gain experience and prepare for future tournaments.
The 1st Open Kyokushin Karate Novice Tournament at HAITO Karate, titled “Rising to the Challenge”, emphasizes discipline, fairness and opportunity for new fighters. All participants must wear a clean white GI (kimono) and any logo is allowed, ensuring that sleeves and trousers are fully extended and not rolled up. Standard white elasticated shin and instep pads are mandatory, contestants must use approved fist-mitts, as specified by the organizers and males have to wear groin guards. ALL THESE ITEMS HAVE TO BE PRESENTED UPON THE CHECK-IN/WEIGHT-IN for inspection during the check-in/weigh-in. The scoring system is adjusted for novice competitors, with a lower threshold for strikes to the legs and body compared to adult competitions. Light contact with the head guard is allowed only with specific kicks, potentially earning a Wazari (point).
Where?
Our HAITO Karate Dojo.
Full Address:
UNIT 3, Wharf Road Industrial Estate,
Wharf Rd, Woodston,
Peterborough PE2 9PS
Free parking is available all day in the car park (please do not block other cars!) or on the road.
Unfortunately, as this event will take place on the 1st floor, we do not have access for wheelchairs.
When?
19th of October, 2024.
All participants have to check in, weigh in, show off the sparring kit for approval and sign the forms by the parents/guardian/instructor on the day between 9.00 am and 9.40 am.
For Who?
Age Groups:
Kids - (Ages 5-9)
Juniors - (Ages 10-15)
Participant Requirements:
Minimum 3 months of martial arts experience and/or 10th KYU (first belt).
Belt Rank Limit:
No higher than 6th KYU in Kyokushin Karate (or equivalent).
Limited Competition Experience:
Competed in no more than one external tournament in the past.
Open to members of all associations and clubs:
Non-HAITO or Kyokushin Karate members are welcome! Simply sign a disclaimer confirming you meet the experience and competition guidelines.
Registration deadline for Competitors and Spectators
Competitor Registration Deadline:
Register by the 14th of October, 2024 midnight
Registration might close sooner if we reach the maximum number of competitors allowed.
Spectator Ticket Deadline:
Purchase any ticket online by the 17th of October at midnight.
Family tickets are exclusively online and will not be sold at the venue.
Post-deadline, only single tickets will be available for purchase at the venue on the event day for £5 each. Children under the age of 5 can enter free of charge.
UNIT 3, Wharf Road Industrial Estate, Wharf Rd, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 9PS