18th A.Krauklis Memorial Cup

KYOKUSHINKAI KARATE

Kumite and Kata tournament

Organizer: Latvian Kyokushin federation club “Bushido”

21st. of february 2026

Location:

Tukuma Sporta hall Pauzera street 7/ Tukums / Latvija

Organizer of the championship – Shihan Marek Lavrinovich (5th dan),

Weight and age categories will be formed in A and B categories based on the applications submitted by coaches and according to deadlines. If declared athlete exceeds his/her age or weight by more than 2 kg, the athlete will be disqualified.

Timetable:

I Judges seminar

9.00 – 9.30 am – Judges’ seminar

II 9.45 Opening ceremony

III 10.00 – 17. Memorial Cup

OBJECTIVE OF COMPETITIONS:

· Strengthening of friendly relations between sportsmen

· Popularization and promotion of healthy lifestyle and sports

· Popularization and promotion of martial arts and Kyokushinkai in Latvia

· Identification of strongest sportsmen among children

RULES

Fights will be held according to rules of EKO

PARTICIPANTS OF COMPETITIONS:

Kumite:

As decided by Championship organizer, the categories can be combined.

A Category 6kyu and higher Belts

B Category 0-7kyu

Competitions will be held on 3 tatamis.

KATA Competition:

U-8 to U-12 participants will compete in following- KATA’s: Taikyoku 1,2,3. For the 1st place- pinan sono ichi.

U-14 participants will compete in following- KATA’s: Taikyoku 1,2,3, pinan sono ichi. For the 1st place- pinan sono ni

U-16 participants will compete in following- KATA’s: Pinan 2,3. For the 1st place- pinan 4,5.

Juniors participants will compete in following- KATA’s: Pinan 2,3,4. For the 1st place- pinan 5, tcukino, yantsu.

* Participation fee is 30 EUR. Kata and kumite 45 EUR.

COMPETITION RULES

Each sportsman should wear white dogi, belt corresponding to their qualification, personal protective pads and shield under kimono, chest protector for female sportsmen to be worn under kimono to not to cover solar plexus. Soft hand protection of white color, head protection and chest guard.

The competitions are held in accordance with EKO rules.

U-8 (born 2017-2018) A and B

Boys weight categories: -20, -25, -30, +30 kg.

Girls weight categories: -20,-25,-30,+30 kg. .

U-10 (born 2016-2015) A and B

Boys weight categories: -25, -30, -35, -40, +40kg.

Girls weight categories: -25, -30, -35, +35 kg.

U-12 (born 2014- 2013) A and B

Boys weight categories: -30, -35, -40, -45, -50, +50kg.

Girls weight categories: -35, -40, -45, +45 kg.

U-14 (born 2012-2011) A and B

Boys weight categories: -35, -40, -45, -50, -55, -60, -65, +65kg.

Girls weight categories: -35, -40, -45, -50, +50kg.

U-16 (born 2011-2010) A and B

Boys weight categories: -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75, +75kg.

Girls weight categories: -50, -55, -60, -65, +65kg.

Juniors (born 2009-2008)

Boys weight categories: -60, -65, -70, -75, +75kg.

Girls weight categories: -55, -60, -65, +65kg.

Adults (born from 2007)

Men weight categories -60, -70, -80, +80kg

Women weight categories -60,-65,+65kg.

U8-U10 - no allowed low kicks

U12 -U16 B category no allowed low kicks A Category allowed low kicks.

Hiza geri allowed all categories .

DURATION OF FIGHTS:

From U8 – U-10 - 1 minute of main time.

From 12 – 14 - 1,30 minute of main time.

From U-16 - Juniors, 2 minutes of main time

Adults 3 minutes of main time.

AWARDS FOR WINNERS

1st place - cup, medal, and certificate

2nd place - medal and certificate

3rd place - medal and certificate

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. 1 - cup, the best technique

2. 1 - cup, short fight

3. 1 - cup, kyokushin spirit

Each club will be competing for the Grand Prix - big “Memorial Cup”. Which club will take most points will be the winner. The point count will be as follows: 1st place- 3 points, 2nd place – 2 points, 3rd place -1 point.

Judges Team will be formed at place. Each club or federation shall provide one or more-line judges and referee.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED UNTIL 18. 02. 2025.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 18.02.2025 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Fighters registered in kumite technology:

Mobile: + 371 29811404 Mareks

18.A.Krauklis memorial cup

2026-02-21

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