This tournament is open to all students of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do.
When: Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Where: Currimundi Recreation Centre (Sunshine Coast) VENUE CHANGE
DRAFT Tournament Schedule & Event Draws is now available (see link below). All participants are encouraged to check that they are entered into the correct event. And if there are any scheduling conflicts, please let tournament organisers know as soon as possible.
Please note: Times are an estimate only & subject to change. Events may run early or late. Please listen for announcements for when your event is called to the marshalling area.
Kumite Protective Equipment: All kumite competitors must bring their own personal protective equipment: gloves, shin/instep protectors, mouth guard, groin guard (male). Body gear will be worn by all kumite competitors, this will be provided if you do not have your own. Head gear will be worn for all divisions 14 yrs + above, this will be provided if you do not have your own.
Canteen: There will be no canteen at this tournament. No food or drinks allowed inside the venue, other than water.
Entry Fee: $40 per person or $100 per family (How to pay…)
Entries Closes: Sun, 13 Oct 2024
Quick Links
- Why Compete?
- We Ask Some Karate Kids – “What do you like most about tournaments?”
- Tournament Rules
- Events & Divisions
- Do You Have Any Questions?
- Register Now Online (via Kihapp)
- Entry Fees – How to Pay
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 Bo Kata (Weapon performance)
- Kobujutsu Sai 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
Team Kumite (Sparring)
- 14-17 Years Mixed Team Kumite (2 Boys & 1 Girls Per Team)
- 18-59 Years Mixed Team Kumite (2 Men & 1 Women Per Team)
Kobujutsu Bo Kata (Weapon performance)
- Kids & Teens (17 Yrs + Under), Open Rank
- Adults (18-39 Yrs), Open Rank
- Masters (40 Yrs +), Open Rank
Kobujutsu Sai 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
Entry Fees – How To Pay
Entry Fee: $40 per person or $100 per family
Payment Due: Sun, 13 Oct 2024
Please make direct bank deposit payment by the due date to the following bank account:
Account Name: ICKFA-SC Inc.
Acc Num: 136 535 382
BSB: 633-000
Please reference transaction with name and what you’re paying for, eg. “Your name – tournament”.