BS CUP 2026

It all starts here

Guest of Honor
Shihan Angel Alvado – 7th Dan (Spain)

Karate Tournament – Moderated Knock Down & Knock Down
📅 Saturday, 11 April 2026
📍 Copenhagen, Denmark

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

BS Cup is a tournament for everyone – both experienced and inexperienced fighters.

• Classes for inexperienced fighters are reserved for fighters with very limited experience (maximum two tournaments prior to this event).
• Experienced fighters aged 18+ may compete in either Knock Down or Moderated Knock Down.
• Participants will be matched by grade, weight, experience, and age.
• Fighting classes will be created after registration closes.
• Minimum age for participation: 8 years.
• Only Moderated Knock Down is allowed for fighters under 18.
• Gloves are mandatory for fighters under 18 in classes without vest.
• There are no semi-contact classes.
• Separate classes for experienced and less experienced senior fighters.
• Fixed weight classes in Knock Down (additional classes may be added if needed).

Weight Rules

• Weight in Moderated Knock Down is measured with dogi.
  A deviation of more than 3 kg results in disqualification.
• In Knock Down, weight is measured without dogi and must match the fixed weight class.

CLASSES

Disciplines: Moderated Knock Down & Knock Down

Participants will be divided into classes based on:

• Grade
• Weight
• Experience
• Age

Competition format: Cup system — first match pairs fighters with similar experience.

Typically around 25 classes, including Senior 40+.

Knock Down Weight Classes

Men

• -70 kg
• 70–80 kg
• +80 kg
• Senior +40 (open)

Women

• -65 kg
• +65 kg
• Senior +40 (open)

Additional classes may be added depending on number of participants.

RULES

Moderated Knock Down

• Full contact to body and legs allowed.
• Only controlled (marked) kicks to the side of the head allowed.
• No full contact to head.
• No punches or front kicks to the head.
• Fighting time: 2 minutes, with possible extension:
  Over 16 years: +2 minutes
  Under 16 years: +1 minute
• If wearing vest, attacks outside vest area are not allowed.

Knock Down

Follows WKB International Knock Down rules, with one exception:

• Fighters must wear white shin/instep protection.

SCHEDULE

📅 Saturday, 11 April 2026

• Weigh-in: 07:30 – 09:00
  (Or Friday at 19:00)
• Competition starts approx.: 10:00

⚠️ Remember to bring medical certificate for weigh-in.

PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Required for all:

• White shin guards
• Groin protector (men)
• White karate dogi

Additional rules:

• Women over 16 must wear chest protector
• Fighters under 18 must use helmet
• Fighters under 18 must use gloves in classes without vest
• Inexperienced fighters under 16 must use vest + helmet
• Fighters aged 14–15 (experienced) fight without vest
• Fighters under 14 must use vest + helmet

Participants must bring their own:

• Helmet
• Shin guards
• Groin protector
• Chest protector

Vests may be provided by the organizer, but bringing your own is recommended.
Mouthguard is optional but strongly recommended.

LOCATION

BS Karate
TK Ungdomsgård
Tuborgvej 185
2400 Copenhagen NV
Denmark

REGISTRATION

• Registration deadline: Thursday, 26 March 2026
• Registration must be done collectively by the club
• Payment required upon registration
• Late registrations will not be accepted
• Participation confirmed only after payment received

Age = age on competition day
Weight (Moderated Knock Down) = with dogi (max deviation 3 kg)

PRICE

DKK 230 / SEK 340 / NOK 365 / EUR0 31

Payment options

Bank transfer
Danske Bank
Reg: 4420 – Account: 4160363517
IBAN: DK18 3000 4160 3635 17
SWIFT/BIC: DABADKKK
(Use EUR for international transfers)

Sweden: Swish +46 707678941
Denmark/Norway/Finland: MobilePay +45 2883 8215

SPECTATORS

🎟️ Free admission — Come and support the fighters!

SHOP

Food & drinks available:

• Sandwiches
• Tea & coffee
• Energy bars
• Soft drinks

Equipment available for purchase:

• Gi’s
• Belts
• Protection gear

Payment: Cash / MobilePay / Swish

INFORMATION

📧 info@bskarate.dk
🌐 www.bscup.dk
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