MOLDOVA OPEN CUP

1st Edition – International Fullcontact Karate Tournament

OSU,

We are honored to invite your club to participate in the Moldova Open Cup – 1st Edition, an international Fullcontact Karate competition held under the rules of the Fullcontact Karate Organization and organized by Shogun Dojo Club, under the auspices of the National Shinkyokushinkai Karate Federation of Moldova.

A competition intended for children, cadets, juniors and seniors in the following categories: Advanced – A (+8 kyu)* and Beginners – B (no kyu, 10th, 9th kyu).*

All children born between 2020 and 2016 will be awarded and will be grouped in categories of 3–4 participants. Beginners, starting with categories 2015–2014, will be grouped in categories of a maximum of 8 participants.

The maximum number of athletes in an advanced category will be 12 participants.

Event Overview

📅 Date: June 6, 2026
📍 Venue: Sports Complex Pănășești, Republic of Moldova

The competition is open to all martial arts clubs, regardless of style, willing to compete under full-contact rules.

Participation Fees

Kumite: 800 MDL (40 EUR)
Kata: 500 MDL (25 EUR)
Both disciplines: 1000 MDL (50 EUR)

Awards & Benefits

1st, 2nd, 3rd place: Trophy, Medal, Diploma
Two 3rd places awarded

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Boys - U-6 2020-2021 -- -20 kg, -25 kg, +25 kg.

Girls - U-6 2020-2021 -- -20 kg, -25 kg, +25 kg.

Boys - U-8, 2019-2018 -- -20 kg, -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, +35 kg.

Girls - U-8, 2019-2018 -- -20 kg, -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, +35 kg.

Boys - U-10, A/B, 2017-2016 -- -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, +40 kg.

Girls - U-10, A/B, 2017-2016 -- -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, +35 kg.

Boys - U-12, A/B, 2015-2014 -- -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, +45 kg.

Girls - U-12, A/B, 2015-2014 -- -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, +45 kg.

Boys - U-14, A/B, 2013-2012 -- -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg.

Girls - U-14, A/B, 2013-2012 -- -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg.

Boys - U-16, A/B, 2011-2010 -- -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, +70 kg.

Girls - U-16, A/B, 2011-2010 -- -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg.

Boys - U-18, A/B, 2009-2008 -- -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -75 kg, +75 kg.

Girls - U-18, A/B, 2009-2008 -- -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, +60.

Veterans (+40 years) -- -80 kg, +80 kg.

Senior men (+18 years) -- -70 kg, -80 kg, -90 kg, +90 kg.

Senior men (+18 years) -- -70 kg, -80 kg, -90 kg, +90 kg.

Senior women (+18 years) -- -55 kg, -60 kg, +60 kg.

PLEASE BE ADVISED!!!

All direct kicks to the jodan level are allowed, for all age categories, under the rules of the Fullcontact Karate Organization.

FIGHTING TIME FOR EACH AGE CATEGORY:

Children 2019-2016 - 1 min - 1 min - Weight ( 1 kg ) - 1 min

Children 2015-2012 - 1:30 sec - 1min - Weight ( 2 kg ) - 1 min

Cadets&Juniors 2011-2008 - 2 min - 2 min - Weight ( 3 kg ) - 1 min

Adults - 3 min - 2 min - Weight ( 3 kg ) - 2 min

Registration

🗓 Deadline: May 21, 2026

Each club must submit:

Official registration form
Valid ID documents
Medical certificate (fit for full-contact competition)
Parental consent (for minors) (Kindly contact us via email at shogunbacioi@yahoo.com to receive the parental consent form.)
At least one certified referee

Contact

Organizer:
President of Shogun Dojo Club - Senpai Ion Ursu
📞 +373 79 81 49 81
📧 shogunbacioi@yahoo.com

More information

For further information regarding kata categories and general inquiries, please contact us via email at shogunbacioi@yahoo.com

or by phone at +373 79 81 49 81 (available on Viber, WhatsApp, and Telegram).

We look forward to welcoming you to Moldova!

OSU!

Moldova Open Cup

06/06/2026

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