26th SKDUN World Shotokan Karate Championships

Brown and Black belts only (3rd Kyu and above)

KATA RULES:

All rounds by points system (Tensu hoshiki).
Limit of participation: Max of 6 competitors per country per category (Children and Minicadets are alowed 10 competitors per country per category and Cadets: 8 competitors). The organising country can register one more competitor.

The competitors in each category will compete in the elimination rounds down to 8 competitors (two competitors at the same time, AKA / SHIRO).

In semi-finals, these 8 competitors will perform Tokui kata (their choice from the approved list), then 4 competitors with the highest scores will perform a different Tokui kata in the final round (for 1st, 2nd and 3rd medal place).

In the case of a draw in the semi-final and final rounds, competitors must perform a different kata to the ones performed in all previous rounds.

For choice of Tokui kata see the approved kata list appropriate to the competitors range (it can be found in the SKDUN rule book on the SKDUN website).

KATA CATEGORIES:

KATA INDIVIDUAL

001. CHILDREN (10 – 11 years) boys
002. CHILDREN (10 – 11 years) girls
003. MINICADETS (12 – 13 years) boys
004. MINICADETS (12 – 13 years) girls
005. CADETS (14 – 15 years) men
006. CADETS (14 – 15 years) women
007. JUNIORS (16 – 17 years) men
008. JUNIORS (16 – 17 years) women
009. YOUTHS (18 – 20 years) men
010. YOUTHS (18 – 20 years) women
011. SENIORS (Over 21 years) men
012. SENIORS (Over 21 years) women
013. VETERANS (40 – 49 years) men
014. VETERANS (40 – 49 years) women
015. VETERANS (50 – 59 years) men
016. VETERANS (50 – 59 years) women
017. VETERANS (over 60 years) men
018. VETERANS (over 60 years) women
Categories 1 – 6: Children, Minicadets and Cadets

Elimination rounds – Sentei kata: Bassai Dai and Jion


Semi-final (the top 8 competitors): Tokui kata

Final round (top 4 competitors): different Tokui kata

Categories 7 – 16: Juniors, Youths, Seniors and Veterans


Eliminations rounds – Sentei kata: Bassai Dai, Enpi, Jion, Hangetsu and Kanku Dai


Semi-final (the top 8 competitors): Tokui kata

Final round (top 4 competitors): different Tokui kata

KATA TEAMS

Kata teams may include ONE 4th kyu. All rounds by point system (Tensu hoshiki)

Elimination rounds – Tokui kata; Final round (4 teams) – different Tokui kata

In the case of a draw, teams must perform a different kata to the ones performed in previous rounds.

Limit of participation: Max of 2 teams per country are accepted in each category.

The Tokui kata must be selected from the approved list and be appropriate for the lowest grade in the team.

For choice of Tokui kata see the approved kata list and competitors range (you will find it in the SKUDN rule book).

CADETS TEAMS (Minicadets + Cadets) (12 – 15 years)
019. CADETS MALE
020. CADETS FEMALE
021. CADETS MIXED
Cadet team may include one competitor from children category (10-11 years old)
JUNIORS TEAMS (Juniors + Youths) (16 – 20 years)
022. JUNIORS MALE
023. JUNIORS FEMALE
024. JUNIORS MIXED
Junior team may include one competitor from cadet category (12-15 years old)
SENIORS TEAMS (Over 21 years)
025. SENIORS MALE
026. SENIORS FEMALE
027. SENIORS MIXED
Senior team may include one competitor from junior category (16-20 years old)
VETERANS TEAMS (Over 40 years)
028. VETERANS MALE
029. VETERANS FEMALE
030. VETERANS MIXED
Veterans team may include ONLY one competitor from seniors but over 30 years old

11th SKDUN World Kohai Cup

Competition for kohai grades (9th – 4th Kyu)

KATA RULES:

Elimination rounds by flag system (kohaku hoshiki).

The competitors in each category will compete in one elimination round down to 8 competitors (two competitors at the same time, AKA / SHIRO).

Kata chosen by referee. In the case of draw, competitors must perform a different kata to the one performed in the previous round.

Final round by point system (tensu hoshiki), the 8 competitors will perform Tokui kata (their choice from the approved list), top 3 scorers will decide 1st, 2nd and 3rd medal place.

No limit of participation. In case of large number of participants in any category they may be divided into further categories by grade. These new categories will be announced at the event.

KATA CATEGORIES:

KATA INDIVIDUAL

CHILDREN (7 – 9 years)
KOHAI 001. Boys 9 – 7 kyu
KOHAI 003. Girls 9 – 7 kyu
CHILDREN (10 – 11 years)
KOHAI 005. Boys 9 – 7 kyu
KOHAI 007. Girls 9 – 7 kyu
MINICADETS (12 – 13 years)
KOHAI 009. Male 9 – 7 kyu
KOHAI 011. Female 9 – 7 kyu
CADETS (14 – 15 years)
KOHAI 013. Male 9 – 7 kyu
KOHAI 015. Female 9 – 7 kyu
JUNIORS (16 – 17 years)
KOHAI 017. Male 9 – 7 kyu
KOHAI 019. Female 9 – 7 kyu
YOUTHS/SENIORS/VETERANS (over 18 years)
KOHAI 021. Male 9 – 7 kyu
KOHAI 023. Female 9 – 7 kyu

KOHAI 002. Boys 6 – 4 kyu
KOHAI 004. Girls 6 – 4 kyu

KOHAI 006. Boys 6 – 4 kyu
KOHAI 008. Girls 6 – 4 kyu

KOHAI 010.Male 6 – 4 kyu
KOHAI 012. Female 6 – 4 kyu

KOHAI 014. Male 6 – 4 kyu
KOHAI 016. Female 6 – 4 kyu

KOHAI 018. Male 6 – 4 kyu
KOHAI 020. Female 6 – 4 kyu

KOHAI 022. Male 6 – 4 kyu
KOHAI 024. Female 6 – 4 kyu

The categories may be further divided in the case where there is a large number of participants. Example:

001A - Boys 9 kyu
001B - Boys 8 kyu
001C - Boys 7 kyu

Categories for 9th to 7th kyu:

Elimination round – Sentei kata: Taikyoku Shodan and Heian Shodan.

Final round (top 8 competitors) – Tokui kata: Choice from Taikyoku Shodan, Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan and Heian Sandan.

(In the case of a draw, competitors may perform the same kata).

Categories for 6th to 4th kyu:

Elimination round – Sentei kata: Heian Shodan, Heian Nidan, Heian Sandan.

Final round (top 8 competitors) – Tokui kata: Choice from all Heian kata plus Tekki Shodan.

KATA TEAMS

All rounds by point system (Tensu hoshiki). Elimination round – Tokui kata; Final round (4 teams) – different Tokui kata. In the case of a draw, they can repeat kata. No limit of participation.

KATA TEAMS CHILDREN (7 – 11 years, 9 – 3 kyu)

KOHAI 025. Kata team boys

KOHAI 026. Kata team girls

KOHAI 027. Kata team mixed

KATA TEAMS CADETS (12 – 15 years, only 9 – 4 kyu)

KOHAI 028. Kata team male

KOHAI 029. Kata team female

KOHAI 030. Kata team mixed

Cadet team Kohai may include one competitor from children category (8-11 years old), but not brown belt.


Equivalent kyu grades: The colour of the belt has not been used because of the differences between countries/association. The kyu grade levels are in descending order, i.e. the highest number is the lowest grade. For clarification on kata choice requirements for each kyu grade, please contact the Chief referee (colin.putt@skdun.org)


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