Inspired Championships 2026 ‑ Part 1

🥋 2026 Inspired Champions Competition

Get ready to find out who will be crowned our 2026 Inspired Champions!

📍 Event Details
Venue: Hampton Dojo (Phorpres Close, PE7 8FZ)
Spectator Tickets: £6 (cash only, available on the door)

📅 Event Schedule

Saturday (Age 7+)
• Open Categories
• Light Continuous
• Challenge Cup

🕙 Doors Open: 2:00 PM
🥋 Start Time: 2:30 PM

Sunday

Morning (Under 7’s)
🕙 Doors Open: 9:30 AM
🥋 Start Time: 10:00 AM

Afternoon (Age 7+ Novice & Kata)
🕙 Doors Open: 1:00 PM
🥋 Start Time: 1:30 PM

🏆 How the Competition Works
All categories are fully supervised and designed to be safe, structured and appropriate for each age and level

Every student represents their training area (e.g. Hampton or South Lincs).

Points earned contribute to their team total, and the area with the highest score will be crowned Inspired Champions!

🥋 Experience Levels

Please select the correct category when registering:

Novice
White to Yellow Belt (Mini Heroes, Little Heroes, Inspired Heroes)
AND fewer than 5 competitions

Open
Warrior’s Journey & above
OR 5 or more competitions (regardless of belt)

👉 Students with 5+ competitions must enter Open.

If entered incorrectly, students will be moved to the correct category.

⚡ Categories Explained

Blocker Battle (Ages 6 & Under)
A fun, safe introduction to competition for our youngest students.
👉 This category is only for students NOT entering any sparring categories.

Students use padded blockers to score points by tapping their opponent’s legs — a great way to build confidence in a positive environment.

Points Sparring
Matches are stopped and restarted after each point. Focus is on speed, control, and clean technique.

Hands Only Points Sparring
Points sparring using hand techniques only. Available for Novice and Open.

Continuous Sparring
Matches are not stopped. Judges score based on technique, control, and overall performance.

Challenge Cup (Points)
Open to all ages and grades
• Fighters grouped fairly by age and experience
• Winner receives a cash prize
• Must also enter a standard fighting category
• Minimum 5 competitors required

The Gauntlet (4–8 Competitors)
Fast-paced and exciting:
• 10-second fights
• Score first and stay on
• No point = both fighters out

Tests speed, reactions, and decision-making under pressure.

Kata & Weapons
Students perform forms or weapon routines. Judged on technique, accuracy, and overall performance.

📩 Need Help?
Email: leah@inspiredmartialarts.co.uk