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1st London Open Karate Championship 2026 - Event Details

1. Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026
  • Time: 09:30 - 18:00
  • Venue: Moberley Sports Centre, 25 Chamberlayne Road, London, NW10 3NB

2. Travel & Accommodation

Airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and Luton.

Venue Transport: The easiest way to reach the venue is by public transport. You can plan your journey here.

Official Hotel: There is no official hotel for this event. Numerous hotels, hostels, and Airbnb options are available near the venue and in central London.

Suggested Hotels:

4. Registration & Check-In

  • Registration Period: 10th November 2025 to 11th January 2026
  • How to Register: Online at www.tokeikyokushinkai.com
  • Check-In & Weigh-In: Friday, 6 February 2026 (12:00 - 20:00)
  • Check-In Location: Tokei Martial Arts and Fitness Centre, 28 Magdalen St, London SE1 2EN
  • Required Documents: Valid passport or ID, IKO membership card, insurance, a medical certificate, and signed waiver forms.

6. Rules & Regulations

  • The event will follow official IKO international Kata and Kumite rules.
  • Uniform (Dogi): The Dogi must only have the kanji on the left chest. No other symbols are permitted.
  • Coaches: Teams are limited to one coach for every four competitors.
  • Categories: Some categories may be combined or removed if there is a lack of competitors.

7. Protection Requirements

Head guards and body protectors will be provided. Fighters may use their own personal gear if it is approved by the organiser during check-in.

CategoryRequired Protections
Boys (8-15)Headgear (with face cover), body protector, fist guards, shin/instep pads, groin cup, knee protection.
Girls (8-15)Headgear (with face cover), body protector, fist guards, shin/instep pads, girls' groin guard, knee protection.
Boys (16-17)Headgear (no face cover), fist guards, shin/instep pads, groin cup, knee protection. (Mouthguard optional).
Girls (16-17)Headgear (no face cover), breast pads, fist guards, shin/instep pads, girls' groin guard, knee protection. (Mouthguard optional).
Men (+18)Groin cup. (Mouthguard optional).
Women (+18)Breast pads, women's groin guard. (Mouthguard optional).
Senior Men (+40)Headgear (no face cover), fist guards, shin/instep pads, groin cup, knee protection. (Mouthguard optional).
Senior Women (+35)Headgear (no face cover), fist guards, shin/instep pads, women's groin guard, knee protection. (Mouthguard optional).

8. Age Group Categories

Age GroupKumite Categories & DurationKata Rounds
8-9 YearsBoys: -35, -40, +40kg | Girls: -30, -35, +35kg
Elim: 90s. Final: 90s > 90s.
Taikyoku Sono San / Pinan Sono Ichi
10-11 YearsBoys: -40, -45, +45kg | Girls: -35, -40, +40kg
Elim: 90s. Final: 90s > 90s.
Pinan Sono Ni / Pinan Sono San
12-13 YearsBoys: -45, -50, +50kg | Girls: -40, -45, +45kg
Elim: 90s. Final: 90s > 90s.
Yantsu / Gekisai Sono San
14-15 YearsBoys: -55, -60, -65, +65kg | Girls: -50, -55, +55kg
Elim: 90s > 90s. Final: 2m > 2m.
Tsuki No Kata / Gekisai Sono San
16-17 YearsBoys: -55, -65, -75, +75kg | Girls: -55, -65, +65kg
Elim: 2m > 2m. Final: 2m > 2m.
Gekisai Sono San / Bassai
Men & Women (+18)Men: -70, -80, -90, +90kg | Women: -55, -65, +65kg
Elim: 2m > 2m. Final: 3m > 2m > 2m > weight > 2m.
Bassai / Kanku
Seniors / VeteransMen (+40): -85, +85kg | Women (+35): -65, +65kg
Elim: 90s > 90s. Final: 90s > 90s.
Saifa / Seienchin

9. Mandatory Protection Gear

Protection for Girls and Women

GIRLS (12-17) & WOMEN

Groin Protector for Boys and Men

BOYS & MEN

Protection for 16-17 year olds and Seniors

16-17 Y.O. & SENIORS

Protection for 8-9 year olds

8-9 YEARS OLD

Protection for 10-15 year olds

10-15 YEARS OLD

Additional Information

The detailed tournament programme will be announced after the 11th January 2026.

Contact & Organiser

IKO Great Britain and Tokei Kyokushinkai Karate

Sensei Sithembiso M. Majozi

admin@tokeikyokushinkai.com