2025 - 4th Kyokushin Tezuka Cup World Karate Championships
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Dear Sir or Madam, I wish you all the very best for the future.
The Group is planning to hold its fourth World Karatedo Championships on the following dates.
Details of the conference and other information will be available on the web (https://karate-tezuka.net/), but first of all, here are the dates.
Although the official registration for the tournament will start on 1 August 2024, we have already received a large number of participation declarations, and we expect the tournament to be very active. For the first time in its history, the event will be held at two venues, making it easier for participants from all over the country and the world to attend and compete.
We understand that this is a busy time for you, but we hope that you will be able to join us.
Yoshimichi Mori, Chairman of the International Karatedo Federation Sohonbu Kyokushinkaikan Tezuka Group.
Table of Contents
This is a notice of changes section in the 2025 World Congress.
We apologise in advance for the change in your busy schedule.
The main change is that the General Division Men's and Women's Standard classes were originally to be held only in Fukuoka, but have now been changed to be held in both Fukuoka and Sendai - at both venues.
Therefore, the only difference between the Fukuoka and Sendai venues is the holding of the General Section Men's and Women's Championships.
Fukuoka venue: general section men's and women's championships held, all other classes held
Sendai venue: no General Division Men's and Women's Championships held, all other classes held
▼ Change 1
General division men's and women's standard classes changed from being held only in Fukuoka to being held in both Fukuoka and Sendai.
▼ Change 2
Change with and without protective gear for general section women, etc.
For more information, please see the Match Rules and Regulations PDF - page 3.
▼ Change 3
'Application form - page 1'
Standard classes are now held in both Fukuoka and Sendai.
'Application form - page 3'
General men's and women's classes - Miyagi venue:
'Challenge classes only' changed to 'Challenge and Standard classes only'.
Information on dates and content
| date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) |
Friday, 21 February 2025, Sendai venue: official referee certification training (with certification)
22 Feb 2025 (Sat), Sendai venue: kumite, including some general men's and women's competitions
*Only challenge classes other than (Standard and Championship) are held for general men and women in Sendai.
23 Feb 2025 (Sunday), Sendai venue: all classes of kata, including general men and women
Monday 24 February 2025, Fukuoka venue: kumite & kata for all classes, including general men and women.
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, Fukuoka venue: black belt training and dan promotion examination.
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| Application dates | 1 Aug~31 Oct 2024. |
| Participation fees (Japanese athletes) | 1 player: ¥ 10,000 1 For athletes - kumite + kata: ¥15,000 |
| Application (Japanese athletes) | *Applications should be made by filling in the application form and sending it by post to the dojo unit. *Payment should be made by registered cash envelope or bank transfer on a dojo basis. |
| Conference materials (Japanese) | Proposal for holdingrules of the gamewritten application |
| Participation fees (non-Japanese athletes) | 1 player: ¥ 10,000 *1 athlete: 10,000 yen even for kumite + kata. |
| Application (athletes from outside Japan) | Application form (for athletes from outside Japan) |
| Conference materials (English) | informationTournament Rule |
| Notes (players from outside Japan) | Please note that players from outside Japan are automatically assigned to age and grade classes by date of birth, so please only include the date of birth. For Kumite, please select "Champion Class" or "Standard Class". note (supplementary information) symbolAthletes from outside Japan cannot select the Challenge Class. Choose between 'advanced class', 'intermediate class' and 'beginner class' for the type. *Explained at the bottom of the page, also in the PDF 'Tournament Rules'. *Note: Please check the changes above as the web takes priority. |
| Method of payment (players outside Japan) | Applicant:web formApply on 31 October 2024 at. ∨ Secretariat:1 Nov - 10 Nov 2024. PDF (English) list by country and send to the delegate email. ∨ Applicant:Check the PDF files sent to you for any corrections and contact the Secretariat ∨ Secretariat:After the application is confirmed, the amount of payment is communicated ∨ Applicant:Choose to pay by card or bank transfer and pay |
| playing field |
Fukuoka Venue:Axiom Fukuoka TEL: 092-611-1717
2-1-4, Higashi-Hirao Koen, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 812-0852, Japan
note (supplementary information) symbolThe "Champion Class" for general men's and women's kumite will only be held in Fukuoka. note (supplementary information) symbolAll other classes will be held in both Fukuoka and Sendai. |
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Sendai Venue:Miyagi Sports Park (Grandi 21 Main Arena)
40-1, Aza-date, Sugaya, Rifu-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi 981-0122, Japan
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| organised by | International Karate Federation Sohonbu Kyokushinkaikan Tezuka Group |
| Congress Organising Committee | International Karate Federation General Headquarters Kyokushin Kaikan Tezuka Group Fukuoka Prefecture Headquarters (Fukuoka venue), Miyagi Prefecture Headquarters (Miyagi venue) |
| match classification | Kumite (juvenile to general male/female) and kata (juvenile to general male/female). |
| Tournament details and registration | Tezuka Group official website https://karate-tezuka.net/ |
| contact information (for enquiries) (e.g. corporate phone number) | Tezuka Group Secretariatinfo@karate-tezuka.net |
Aims and details of the World Karatedo Championships.
This is the fourth time that the World Congress has been held. We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation.
This World Championships is positioned as the pinnacle tournament to determine the strongest in the world of karate. We will organise and manage the World Championships as a suitable event for the world's best karate practitioners to gather.
It will also be run as a suitable conference for people from all over the world to gather, exchange and harmonise.
For this reason, this year's tournament is divided into three classes - Challenge Class, Standard Class and Championship Class - according to grade and weight, so that even beginners can participate and still be able to compete to determine the best of the best.
*Only "Challenge Class and Standard Class" are open to non-Japanese competitors.
The championship classes for general men and women (true world championships) were held exclusively at one venue (Fukuoka), adding a new element that will set the standard for future competitions.
The aim of the competition is not only to win or lose, but also to use it as an opportunity to pursue the essential qualities of body and mind, including civility, and to realise character development through karatedo.
Description of kumite classes
| Challenge Class | |
| The Challenge Class is not a class to determine rankings and is for the experience of the challengers only. Please apply at the discretion of the contestants and their dojo. | |
| (1) Targets | Only those who have never competed or won a prize in an international match are eligible. |
| (ii) Setting of zones. | White belts to dan holders are welcome. The plan is to have approximate matches based on karate history, kyu etc. |
| (iii) Trial | Juvenile/elementary school age 1 minute, junior high school age and above 1.5 minutes Must decision No extensions Extensions only in finals (match rules take precedence). |
| (4) Protective gear | Cushioned protective gear to guard the body from the chest to the torso is optional. However, it may not be worn at the discretion of each dojo or individual, but please refrain from protesting if your opponent is wearing it. |
| (5) Consolidation | There is a possibility for integration between challenge classes. There is no integration with other classes. |
| (6) Kumite techniques | Upper knee kick None of them. |
| (vii) Held | All classes held at both Fukuoka and Miyagi venues. |
| standard class | |
| (1) Targets | all members (unanimity) |
| (ii) Setting of zones. | None in particular. White belts who have never competed in an external match can also compete. |
| (iii) Trial | Compliance with terms and conditions |
| (4) Protective gear | Chest guards (cushioned protective gear that guards from chest to torso) may not be worn (see rules for details). |
| (5) Consolidation | Depending on the number of participants and their history of competition, there may be a merger with the Championship. |
| (6) Kumite techniques | Upper knee kick No primary schools and below Yes junior high school and above (match rules take precedence) |
| (vii) Held | General men's and women's standards are held only at the Fukuoka venue; non-general men's and women's standards are held at both the Fukuoka and Miyagi venues. |
| championship class | |
| This is the highest class that determines the best of the best. | |
| (1) Targets | Third-place finishers or above in tournaments, excluding dojo exchange matches. |
| (ii) Setting of zones. | Not otherwise specified. |
| (iii) Trial | Compliance with terms and conditions |
| (4) Protective gear | Chest protectors (cushioned protective gear that guards from chest to torso) may not be worn (see rules for details). |
| (5) Consolidation | Depending on the number of participants and their history of competition, there may be a merger with the Standard Class. |
| (6) Kumite techniques | Upper knee kick Elementary school and below None Junior high school and above Yes |
| (vii) Held | General Men's and Women's Championships are held at the Fukuoka venue only; Championships other than General Men's and Women's Championships are held at both the Fukuoka and Miyagi venues. |
*If both men and women wear T-shirts, they must be white.
*Men's athletes must wear the foul cup inside their underdress. Failure to wear it will result in disqualification.
Type class description.
| Elementary class | Taiji I - Heian I |
| Intermediate class | Heian II - Heian V |
| advanced class | freestyle (e.g. swimming event) |
If you choose beginners' kata, you can choose one kata from Taichi 1, Taichi 3 or Heian 1 to test. Please note that you will not know which kata you will be testing at the time of application.
(ii) The same applies to intermediate level.
(iii) For advanced level, please compete in kata other than beginner and intermediate kata.
(iv) If a T-shirt is worn by a player, it must be white.
Combinations may be consolidated or eliminated depending on the number of competitors.