Manchester Karate Championships
3rd May 2015
Dear Parents and Instructors,
Welcome to the First Manchester Karate Championship. We are proud to be able to hold these competitions for all grades including lower grade abilities. The day is set to be a valuable experience for all children as well as lots of fun… We hope to see you all there!
Kata Rules
- All 7th Kyu below permitted
– Shio tsuki-Ju Nino-Kihon katas - All 6th, 5th, 4th Kyu permitted
– Gekisai ichi + Ni, saifa, bassai dai seiunchin katas - All 3rd Kyu above permitted
– Free choice of your style kata
Kumite Rules
- All kumite matches 1.5 minutes
- All kumite competitors must wear red or blue mitts
- Shin/instep protectors are optional
- All kumite competitors must wear a gum shield
- No contact to the face, hand or feet for age 12 and under
- Any categories above 13 years will be light skin touch contact with hand or feet
Categories
| Grade | Age | Gender | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyu 7 Below
Category Kyu 7th Below is white / yellow / orange belts. |
7 / 8 years | Boys / Girls | 1 |
| 9 / 10 years | Boys / Girls | 2 | |
| 11 / 12 years | Boys | 3 | |
| 11 / 12 years | Girls | 4 | |
| 13 / 14 years | Boys | 5 | |
| 13 / 14 years | Girls | 6 | |
| 15 / 16 / 17 years | Boys | 7 | |
| 15 / 16 / 17 years | Girls | 8 | |
| Kyu 6 / 5 / 4
Category Kyu 6th / 5th / 4th is green / purple / blue belts. |
7 / 8 years | Boys / Girls | 9 |
| 9 / 10 years | Boys / Girls | 10 | |
| 11 / 12 years | Boys | 11 | |
| 11 / 12 years | Girls | 12 | |
| 13 / 14 years | Boys | 13 | |
| 13 / 14 years | Girls | 14 | |
| 15 / 16 / 17 years | Boys | 15 | |
| 15 / 16 / 17 years | Girls | 16 | |
| Kyu 3 above
Category Kyu 3rd above is brown / black belts. |
14 / 15 years | Boys | 17 |
| 14 / 15 years | Girls | 18 | |
| 16 / 17 years | Boys | 19 | |
| 16 / 17 years | Girls | 20 | |
| 18+ years | Boys | 21 |
Entrance Fees
| Individual Kata | £ 15 |
| Individual Kumite | £ 15 |
| 2 categories (Kata + Kumite) | £ 25 |
| Spectators | £ 2 |
| Children under 5 | FREE |
| Team Event | £ 18 |
Notes:
- In any categories (Kata/Kumite) if there are less than 3 competitors, the organizers may merge or cancel events.
- It is the responsibility of the team coaches to ensure all competitors are fully licensed and insured.
For further information, please contact Sensei Steve:
Hoshindo Karate Manchester
Phone: 07708 497 223
E-mail: info.