IBK Ludovika World Cup

IBK Ludovika WORLD CUP

Budapest, Hungary

Saturday, October 11, 2025

• INFO: IBK Ludovika WORLD CUP 
• Organizer:
  International Budokai Hungarian Federation
• Venue:
  Ludovika Arena
  1089 Budapest, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25. 
• Main Patron of the Competition:
  Shihan Dr. János Mészáros, 8th Dan, President of the Hungarian Karate Federation
• Invited Guests:
  Kancho Gerard Gordeau, 9th Dan, President of International Budokai
  Shihan Lammert Meinema, 6th Dan, International Budokai
  Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of Defence
  Dr. Ádám Schmidt, State Secretary for Sports
  Gábor Schmidt, Deputy State Secretary for Sports Administration and Development
  Brigadier General András Horváth, Deputy Director General of TEK
  Major General Dr. Gábor Kovács, Dean of the Faculty of Law Enforcement, NKE
  Brigadier General Dr. László Christian, President of the NKE Ludovika Sports Association
  Dr. Balázs Bódai, Vice President of Operations, NKE Ludovika Sports Association
  Dr. Tamás Freyer, Vice President for Professional Affairs, NKE Ludovika Sports Association
• Chief Referee:
  Shihan Róbert Máté, 5th Dan
• Competition Rules and Protective Equipment:
  According to the International Budokai Hungarian Federation Knock Down Competition Rulebook
• Event Schedule:
  Friday, October 10, 2025
  16:00 - 20:00 – Registration, Weigh-in
  (Location: Ludovika Shooting Club, Ground Floor, 1089 Budapest, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25.)
  
  Saturday, October 11, 2025
  08:00 - 08:45 – Judges’ Meeting
  09:00 - 12:00 – Kata Competition
  12:00 - 13:00 – Official Opening Ceremony
  13:00 - 13:30 – Kata Results Announcement
  13:30 - 18:00 – Kumite Competition
  From 20:00 – Sayonara Party (Pre-registration required)
• Registration Fees:
  Kumite: €50/person
  Kata: €50/person
  Kumite & Kata: €80/person

Important:
Late or on-site registration will NOT be accepted!
We ask all club leaders to provide the exact weight of each competitor during the registration process. Competitors who exceed the weight limit will not be allowed to participate in the competition. Thank you for your understanding!

• Participation Requirements:
  Registration must be received before the registration deadline.
  A valid Budo Pass for 2025, including a valid “fit to compete” medical certificate and belt grade entry.
  Presence and approval at the on-site medical check.
  Valid competition license for the year 2025.

Wishing you a successful preparation!!

Shihan Pal Nemeth - Competition Organizer

Shihan Mate Robert - Chief Referee

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