New Zealand Shitoryu Karate Federation Inc has the honour of inviting you to the Mabuni International Karate Open Championships 2016 

This tournament includes Development and Premier Divisions.  Development divisions are designed to give new and less experienced competitors the opportunity to try a karate tournament as well as a chance to learn from watching our more experienced competitors. Our hope is for all participants to have an enjoyable time and to be successful in this tournament whether it is because of great results or good improvement.

WHEN  -  SUNDAY 28 AUGUST 2016

WHERE - Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, Stonefields, Auckland

Competition commences at 9.00 am

Registration:   28th August 2016, Auckland Netball Centre 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Registration Fee for children under 14:  NZD $65 per person(unlimited events)

Registration Fee for adult:  NZD $75 per person (unlimited events)

Karate New Zealand $5 discount, please quote passport number

Applicants are not allowed to enter for both categories; they should either be in development or premier.

Tournament details and terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

NO LATE ENTRIES OR CHANGES TO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST 2016

NOTE SPORTDATA DOES NOT ALLOW US TO LOAD DISCOUNT FOR KNZ REGISTERED PLAYERS YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY DEDUCT THIS.

Tournament Conditions

All entry must be submitted with correct player information and the entry fees paid through Sportdata no later than the 22nd of August 2016.

ALL UNIFORM (GI) INCLUDING THE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE KNZ, OKF OR WKF APPROVED*

                COMPULSARY EQUIPMENT

• All competitors must wear a clean white GI with correct length.
• Correct size of mouth guard must be worn.
• Approved Red/ Blue gloves and foot shin protectors must be worn.
• All Red/Blue belt must be worn.
• All Female competitors age 14 and above must wear chest protectors underneath the white T-shirt or body protector.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Age 13 and under - face masks are optional.
• All male groin guard are optional. If worn must be KNZ, OKF or WKF approved.
• All body protectors are optional. If worn must be KNZ, OKF or WKF approved. 

Competition Rules

WKF rules will apply with modifications approved by organiser

KUMITE WKF RULES

Cadet (14/15) , Junior (16/17) and Senior (+18), as per WKF rules.

Bout duration:

• Cadet (14/15) male and female - bout duration 2 minutes
• Junior(16/17)male and female - bout duration 2 minutes
• Senior (+18) male - bout duration 3 minutes
• Senior (+18) Female - bout duration 2 minutes

MODIFICATIONS

• Age under 13, scoring and warnings WKF CADET RULES .

Bout duration:

• 9 and under - bout duration 1.5 minutes
• 10 to 13 - bout duration 2 minutes 

KATA RULES

Premier Divisions

All premier kata divisions per WKF rules. No repeats. 

MODIFICATIONS - Development Divisions

Cadet (14/15) , Junior (16/17) and Senior (+18), can repeat but not consecutive. 

Age 13 and under repeats allowed.