Kōhai Challenge Jul 2025

Registration is by invitation only.
Hosted by:

Shotokan-ZA, Elmarie van Zyl
admin@shotokan.org.za
0829344670


Registration deadline:

Thu Jul 23, 2026 23:59 SAST 13 days ago


Entry fees:

R150 per competitor

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General Information

Event Date: 25 July 2026
Venue: Kyalami Dojo
Age Group: 04-12 years
Belts: White to Orange
Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026
Payment Due: 20 Jul 2026

Entry Fee: R150 per competitor

Time: 08h00, but a schedule will be available.

This is a fun event for all children in the novice categories.
Medals will be awarded to 1st. 2nd and 3rd places.
Participation certificates for all other competitors.

Categories:
- KATA & JURUKEN (sparring against a punching bag).
- Male and Female separate

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KATA & JURUKEN
Age Groups Belt Groups
4yrs Kiddies
5yrs Kiddies
6yrs Kiddies / Pre-Yellow
7yrs Kiddies/White / Pre-Yellow / Yellow / Orange
8yrs White / Pre-Yellow / Yellow / Orange
9yrs White / Pre-Yellow / Yellow / Orange
10yrs White / Pre-Yellow / Yellow / Orange
11yrs White / Pre-Yellow / Yellow / Orange
12yrs White / Pre-Yellow / Yellow / Orange

KATA
Kata that may be performed:
• Yoji Kata
• Kihon Kata
• Taikyoku Shodan
• Heian Shodan
• Heian Nidan
• Heian Sandan
Counting will be allowed.
Scoring will be done by points.

JURUKEN
• 4 to 8 years (30 seconds time limits);
• 9 to 12 years (60 seconds time limits).

The competitor will do sparring against one of the big standing punching bags and will be judged on the amount of proper/effective attacks (punches, strikes and kicks); their technique and their spirit.
Two (2) competitors will go on together and the flag system will be used to indicate the winner.
Protection gear: white or red bubble mitts.

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PAYMENT:

NO INDIVIDUAL PAYMENTS! Payment must be done by each Dojo Head.
Account: Elmarie van Zyl
Bank: FNB
Acc Nr: 6277 3943 496
Branch Code: 256 955
Reference: KOHAI-Student Name

PAYMENT and POP DUE: 20 Jul 2026

If we do not have your proof of payment by 20 Jul 2026, the competitor will be de-registered and will not be able to compete.

Email proof of payment to elmarie@evzkarate.co.za

NO LATE PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

NO refunds will be given for no-shows or competitors unable to compete due to illness on the tournament day.

Kyalami Shotokan Dojo