Tomodachi Kata Cup

LET'S MAKE KATA BIG!
The 7th Tomodachi Kata Cup welcomes all (Shin)Kyokushinkai organisations.

- 20 categories (individual & team)
- Juniors and adults of all levels (min. 8^th kyu)
- Flag system
- Max. 200 participants (First come, first serve)
- 3 tatami mats 8x8m

GOLDEN LEAGUE
Adults (+18) who have competed in Adult European or World Championships within the last two years or those who want to challenge themselves, compete in this separate high-level category.

RULES
The list of compulsary and free katas according to each category can be found on www.tomodachi-dojo.ch -> Tomodachi Events -> Tomodachi Kata Cup
Competitors must show the katas as defined. It is allowed to perform the same kata in the finals, semifinals and the 3^rd & 4^th place round (exception: Golden League). If less than 4 participants/teams are registered, two categories can be put together. In this case compulsory and free katas stay the same according to the grade.

The key date for age classification is the age at tournament day (U16 = not yet 16 years of age). Participants at the age of 14 and 15 are allowed to additionally participate in the +16 categories. To save time, we reserve the right to have the lower belt U16 individual categories perform their kata simultaneously. If so, this would only be the case in the preliminary rounds.

A lower belt competitor is allowed to compete in a higher belt category, however has to choose only 1 individual and/or 1 team category.

REGISTRATION
Before February 7th, 2025
CHF 40.- (individual), CHF 50.- (team)

REFEREES
A wide range of referees from different Kyokushin organisations and the supervision of the tournament main referee secure a fair evaluation. Whenever possible referees will be substituted if competitors from the same dojo are competing. We welcome referees starting from 2^nd kyu.

Being a referee in the morning as well as a competitor in the afternoon is possible. Referees can wear their organisation’s uniform. Drinks and food will be provided.

HOTEL & TRANSPORT
Here are some hotel suggestions:
1) Hotel Rondo, Wil (self check-in, no breakfast)
2) Flexymotel Wil (self check-in, no breakfast)
3) Hotel Schwanen, Wil
4) Hotel Münchwilen, Münchwilen

If you fly, travel to Zurich and rent a car. Eschlikon is a 45 minute ride from the airport.

We wish all competitors a successful preparation and good luck. Enjoy the process.

Osu,
An & Luigi Polimeno
SKS Shinkyokushin Karate Switzerland
www.tomodachi-dojo.ch