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 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).
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 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)