Organizer:

Shinkyokushin Karate Kobierzyce Association

Tournament Partners:

Kobierzyce Municipality

Kobierzyce Sports and Recreation Centre

Date and Venue:

April 25, 2026, Sports and Entertainment Hall, 20 Dębowa Street, Kobierzyce, 10:30 a.m.

Chief Tournament Judge:

Shihan Wojciech Radziewicz, 5th dan

Registrations

General Terms of Participation and Admission to the Tournament

Competitors must pay a registration fee of PLN 120 or €30. The registration fee must be paid by a bank transfer to the Shinkyokushin Karate Kobierzyce Association's bank account:

Stowarzyszenie Shinkyokushin Karate Kobierzyce

Address: Debowa 20, 55-040 Kobierzyce

BANK: BNP PARIBAS SA

IBAN: PL10 1600 1462 1732 0627 5000 0001

SWIFT: PPABPLPKXXX

TRANSFER TITLE: Kobierzyce CUP registration fee

Every competitor needs to possess a valid personal accident insurance provided by their home club.
Teams consisting of any number of competitors may participate in the Tournament.
If there are too few competitors in specific weight categories, there is a possibility of merging with another weight category.
Each team must provide at least one referee.
There will be on 3 or 4 Tatamis.
Trophies and diplomas will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in all categories. There will be no fights for the 3rd place.
Each registered team is required to have their own helmets and chest protectors (hogus).
Competitors must have their own white cotton shin and instep guards, white cotton fist guards, and groin protectors.
In all categories, strikes on the gedan area are allowed.
In the age categories 2019 – 2018 and 2017 – 2016, only the following techniques are allowed to the Jodan area: Mawashi Geri, Uchi Mawashi Geri, and Kake Mawashi Geri, with controlled impact force.
In all other categories, all kicking techniques are permitted according to WKO regulations, but with controlled impact force.
Individual participants that do not present themselves when called within 1 minute will be disqualified.

Required Documents

Boys: -55, -60, -65, -70, -75, +75 kg
Girls: -55, -60, -65, +65 kg
Protectors: grid head guard, shin & instep guards, fist guards; girls: chest; boys: groin
Bout time: 2’ + 2’
Contact: full contact; semi contact to Jodan

Boys: -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, +65 kg
Girls: -45, -50, -55, -60, +60 kg
Protectors: Hogu, grid head guard, shin & instep guards, fist guards; boys: groin
Bout time: 2’ + 2’
Contact: full contact; semi contact to Jodan

Boys: -35, -40, -45, -50, -55, +55 kg
Girls: -40, -45, -50, +50 kg
Protectors: Hogu, grid head guard, shin & instep guards, fist guards; boys: groin
Bout time: 1.5’ + 1’
Contact: full contact; semi contact to Jodan

Boys/Girls: -30, -35, -40, +40 kg
Protectors: Hogu, grid head guard, shin & instep guards, fist guards; boys: groin
Bout time: 1.5’ + 1’
Contact: full contact; semi contact to Jodan

Boys/Girls: -30, -35, +35 kg
Protectors: Hogu, grid head guard, shin & instep guards, fist guards; boys: groin
Bout time: 1’ + 1’
Contact: semi contact

Boys/Girls: -25, -30, +30 kg
Protectors: Hogu, grid head guard, shin & instep guards, fist guards; boys: groin
Bout time: 1’ + 1’
Contact: semi contact

Tournament Schedule

5:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m. Main participants' verification (weight, medical examinations, and parental consent).

7:00 a.m. – 09:30 a.m. Participants' verification (weight, medical examinations, and parental consent).

09:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Generating draws, referees and team leaders' briefing.

10:30 a.m. – The official start of the tournament.

You are cordially invited to participate in the tournament!

Kobierzyce Cup 2026