Scottish International Open

Welcome to the Scottish International Open 2026
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Important Information – Please Read Carefully

Weigh-Ins:
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
All competitors must weigh in during this time. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from all categories without a refund.

Medicals:
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Required for all Ring Sport/Full Contact fighters only.
If you miss your medical, you will not be permitted to compete in ring events, and no refunds will be issued.

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Please Note:
Ring events are open to all levels of ability and experience.

Anyone who has registered for the Novice categories but found to be training longer than 1 year will be moved up to the open grade of that discipline.

Coaches must register on Kihapp to gain entry. Anyone registering as a coach more than once will have additional entries deleted.
1 coach per 5 fighters.

Event Schedule:
The daily schedule will be released after weigh-ins.

Equipment Requirements

General:
• Gum shields are mandatory in all disciplines.

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Point Fighting:
• Open-hand gloves (fingers and thumbs enclosed)
• Head guard (with top padding)
• Shin and kick boots (no insteps under boots)
• Groin guard: mandatory for all male categories and female juniors (14+) & adults
• Breast guard: mandatory for female juniors & adults
• Uniform: Long trousers and T-shirt/fight top (no vests)

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Light Contact & Full Contact Kickboxing:
• 10oz boxing gloves
• Head guard (top padded)
• Shin and kick boots (no insteps under boots)
• Groin guard: mandatory for all male categories and female juniors & adults
• Breast guard: mandatory for female juniors (14+) & adults
• Mats: Long trousers and T-shirt/fight top (no vests)
• Ring: Long trousers
• Males: no top
• Females: vest top

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Low Kick, K1 (Mat & Ring) & Thai Boxing:
• 10oz boxing gloves
• Head guard (top padded)
• Shin and kick boots or shin and insteps
• Groin guard: mandatory for all male categories and female juniors & adults
• Breast guard: mandatory for female juniors (14+) & adults
• Mats: Shorts and T-shirt/fight top (no vests)
• Ring: Shorts
• Males: no top
• Females: vest top

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Boxing (Mat & Ring):
• 10oz boxing gloves
• Head guard
• Groin guard
• Mats: Shorts and T-shirt/fight top (no vests)
• Ring: Shorts
• Males: no top
• Females: vest top

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Rules:
Please review the full WKA rules here:
WKA Rulesets
https://wkainternational.com/official-rules/
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Disclaimer:
Martial arts is a contact sport. While we prioritise safety, participants acknowledge the inherent risks involved and accept full responsibility by registering. The WKA is dedicated to providing a well-organised and safe environment; however, participation is at your own risk.