QLD Chito-Ryu Karate State Titles (Sunshine Coast)

This tournament is open to all students of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do.

When: Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Where: Pacific Paradise State School (Sunshine Coast)
Entry Fee: $40 per person or $100 per family
Entries Closes: Sun, 13 Oct 2024

Quick Links

  1. Why Compete?
  2. We Ask Some Karate Kids – “What do you like most about tournaments?”
  3. Tournament Rules
  4. Events & Divisions
  5. Do You Have Any Questions?
  6. Register Now Online (via Kihapp)

Why Compete?

Tournaments are a great way to grow your skills and see how you perform under pressure. All students are encouraged to participate, either as a competitor or as a volunteer to help run the event.

Local tournaments are a great stepping stone for those who are interested in competing internationally at the Soke Cup. The Soke Cup brings together the top Chito-Ryu competitors from around the world and is usually held every 3 years.

The next Soke Cup will be held on the Gold Coast in 2026. Even if you’ve never competed before, this tournament could be your first step towards earning a place on the Australian team. Even if that’s not a goal just yet, this is a great opportunity for match practice and an opportunity to put your skills to the test under tournament conditions.


We Ask Some Karate Kids – “What do you like most about tournaments?”


Tournament Rules

This tournament will operate under the ICKF Tournament Rules (Revised – 1 Feb 2017), with a few adjustments as detailed below.

The Kumite & Little Chamions Basic Skills events will operate using a knockout style draw. Kata, Team Kata & Kubujutsu events will operate using the score card system.

Kumite (sparring) – head contact & head gear:

  • Juniors U/14 yrs will not wear head gear.  Non-contact head attacks can score.
  • Juniors 14-17 yrs will wear head gear.  Light contact head attacks can score.
  • Adults 18 yrs & above will wear head gear.  Controlled contact head attacks can score.

Kumite (sparring) – match duration

  • U/14 yrs – 1 min 30 sec
  • 14 yrs & above – 2 mins

In this tournament there will be a special event just for Little Champions (children 4-7 years). Little Champions Basic Skills – Tournament Event. Here’s an overview of the event including video examples demonstrating the routines and the competition format.

Some additional resources for referees & officials:


Events & Divisions

All students will have the opportunity to compete against others of a similar age & level in a number of different events:

  • Little Chamions Basic Skills (4-7 yrs only)
  • Individual Kata (Sequence performance)
  • Team Kata (Teams of 3)
  • Kumite (Sparring)
  • Kobujutsu Kata (Weapon performance)

If there are sufficient numbers of entries, events will be broken up into the following divisions. However, if there are insufficient entries to run a division, divisions may be combined or adjusted.

Little Champions Basic Skills (4-7 Yrs Only)

  • 4-5 Years, All Levels
  • 6-7 Years, White – Orange Stripe Belt
  • 6-7 Years, Green Stripe Belt & Above

Individual Kata (Sequence performance)

  • 4-9 Years, LC White – Orange Belt (10th Kyu)
  • 8-9 Years, Green Belt (9th Kyu) & Above
  • 10-13 Years, White – Green Belt (8th Kyu)
  • 10-13 Years, Blue (7th Kyu) & Above
  • 14-17 Years, White – Green Belt (8th Kyu)
  • 14-17 Years, Blue (7th Kyu) – Purple Belt (4th Kyu)
  • 14-17 Years, Brown (3rd Kyu) & Above
  • Adults (18-39 Years), White – Green Belt (8th Kyu)
  • Adults (18-39 Years), Blue (7th Kyu) – Purple Belt (4th Kyu)
  • Adults (18-39 Years), Brown (3rd Kyu) & Above
  • Masters (40 Years +), White – Green Belt (8th Kyu)
  • Masters (40 Years +), Blue (7th Kyu) – Purple Belt (4th Kyu)
  • Masters (40 Years +), Brown (3rd Kyu) & Above

Team Kata (Teams of 3)

Team kata divisions are determined by the rank of the most senior person in the team.

  • All ages, Beginner (White – Green Belt)
  • All ages, Intermediate (Blue – Purple Belt)
  • All ages, Advanced (Brown – Black Belt)

Kumite (Sparring)

  • 4-5 Years, Male
  • 4-5 Years, Female
  • 6-7 Years, Male
  • 6-7 Years, Female
  • 8-9 Years, Male
  • 8-9 Years, Female
  • 10-11 Years, Male
  • 10-11 Years, Female
  • 12-13 Years, Male
  • 12-13 Years, Female
  • 14-15 Years, Male
  • 14-15 Years, Female
  • 16-17 Years, Male
  • 16-17 Years, Female
  • 18-39 Years, Male, U/70kg
  • 18-39 Years, Male, O/70kg
  • 18-39 Years, Female
  • 40-59 Years, Male
  • 40-59 Years, Female

Kobujutsu Bo Kata (Weapon performance)

  • Kids & Teens (17 Yrs + Under), Open Rank
  • Adults (18-39 Yrs), Open Rank
  • Masters (40 Yrs +), Open Rank

Do You Have Any Questions?

If you’ve got any questions about the tournament, please be sure to speak to your dojo instructor(s).


Entries Closes: Sun, 13 Oct 2024