ISMAA Open Championships 2026

this event is open to all Karate-ka no matter what affiliation you belong to. There are categories for beginners and experienced students so something for everyone.

This Competition will be a qualifier for the GMAT Selections for the World Championships 2027 in Puerta Rico.

1ST,2ND and 3rd place will see you qualify for selections, if you qualify and would like to try and select you must attend the southern regional squad sessions as well held each month in Bournemouth. (please remember you do not have to do this if you do not want too, also self funding for the European games is required unless you can get sponsorship for your self)

Rules will be as follows

Full gi's must be worn, gum shields compulsory, wkf (style) approved hand pads, wkf (style) leg pads or elastic shin/instep.
chest guards / groin guards are advised but personnel choice, head guards optional for under 18's.

Please note that with Individual categories for your current age can be entered.

Please Register ALL pairs and team categories on register team

kata:

3 judges
up to 4th kyu: only 1 kata needed. can repeat if needed. ( ANY PINAN, HIENAN or GEKISAI DAI ACHI or GEKISAI DAI NI )
3rd kyu and above 2 katas are needed, different kata each round but can repeat one in the final if needed. (Any Kata can be performed)
Pairs / team: only 1 kata is needed. (any kata can be performed)

Weapons Forms: Strictly no Knives.

Kumite:

mirror ref / judge.
1 point - punch (head / body)
2 points (kick to the body)
3 points (head kick. sweep take down with following point)
NO head punches for under 10 yrs old, 10-15 yrs 4-6 inches away with no block will score.(no control will be penalized)
Punches must be pulled back not left out, time wasting will be an instant disqualification if warned 2 times.
kiai on all scoring points.
Focus on opponent before during and after point.
If a fight is a draw then the first person that scored will be the winner, if no score the 30 second's first to score will win.
1 foot must be on the ground when scoring.

Excessive contact will not be tolerated, everyone is to enjoy the tournament.

Referees decision is final, if you have a query go through your coach, do not argue with the referee as this will end with you being disqualified.

Kumite team

1 Male 18+, 1 female 18+, 1 cadet 15-17yrs, 1 junior 12 - 15yrs, 1 10-12 yrs

We do this different than everyone else, you compete against the other member of the team for 45 sec, with the point accumulating as you go, the team with the highest score wins.

kumite rules above apply to the team event.

Punch / kick Standing bag.
this event is for students showing techniques on a standing bag, they will be showing good form and understanding of kumite but without fighting another person. great if you are not sure of fighting but want to compete. gloves must be worn.
(please note this event is not a qualifier for the world championships)

doors open @ 9.30am, Competition will start at 10.30am with junior / cadet events. All adult and team events will be from 1pm (roughly)

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Spectators may want to bring a fold up seat if they would like a bit of comfort.