Tomodachi Kata Cup

LET'S MAKE KATA BIG!

The 8th Tomodachi Kata Cup welcomes all (Shin)Kyokushinkai organisations.  

- 22 categories (individual & team)
- Juniors and adults of all levels (min. 8th kyu)
- Flag system
- Max. 220 participants (First come, first serve)
- 3 tatami mats 8x8m

RULES
Competitors must perform the prescribed kata from the respective round. With this transparent and fair system Aka & Shiro perform the same kata. The list of katas is found in the "Invitation 2026" document on www.tomodachi-dojo.ch -> Tomodachi Kata Cup

There are two third places. It is allowed to start the kata a second time.

The key date for age classification is the age at tournament day (U16 = not yet 16 years of age). Registration with wrong age or grade can lead to disqualification. Participants at the age of 14 and 15 are allowed to additionally participate in the +16 categories. +40 participants can choose to compete either in the +16 categories, Golden League or +40 category.

A lower belt competitor is allowed to compete in a higher belt category.

To save time, we reserve the right to let the lower belt U16 individual categories perform their kata simultaneously. If so, this would only be the case in the preliminary rounds and quarterfinals.

Golden League
Adults (+18) who have competed in adult European or World Championships within the last two years or those who want to challenge themselves, compete in this separate high-level category. It is not allowed to start the kata a second time. Not finishing the kata leads to disqualification.

Team
Competitors can only register in one team. Exception: Juniors from the age of 14yrs can additionally compete in the +16 team category in the afternoon.

“Tomodachi Kata Cup rules” (in German) are relevant in case of discussions.

REGISTRATION
Before February 7th, 2026
CHF 40.- (individual), CHF 50.- (team)
An invoice will be sent 2 weeks prior to tournament date.

REFEREES
A wide range of referees from different Kyokushin organisations and the supervision of the tournament main referee secure a fair evaluation. Whenever possible referees will be substituted if competitors from the same dojo are competing. We welcome referees starting from 2nd kyu.

Being a referee in the morning as well as a competitor in the afternoon is possible. Referees can wear their organisation’s uniform. 

Drinks and food will be provided.

HOTEL & TRANSPORT
Here are some hotel suggestions:
1) Hotel Rondo, Wil (self check-in, no breakfast)
2) Flexymotel Wil (self check-in, no breakfast)
3) Hotel Schwanen, Wil
4) Hotel Münchwilen, Münchwilen

If you fly, travel to Zurich and rent a car. Eschlikon is a 45 minute ride from the airport.

We wish all competitors a successful preparation and good luck. Enjoy the process.

Osu,
An & Luigi Polimeno
SKS Shinkyokushin Karate Switzerland
www.tomodachi-dojo.ch