Southern Open

SOUTHERN OPEN TOURNAMENT 2026

We are excited to announce the Southern Open Tournament 2026!

This tournament is suitable for all levels and is designed to give everyone the opportunity to experience competition in a welcoming, supportive and encouraging environment.

Join us at Shoreham Academy for a fantastic day where fighters of all skill levels can demonstrate their abilities, gain valuable competition experience and share their passion for martial arts.

EVENT CATEGORIES

To ensure a fair and competitive environment, athletes will be placed into categories based on their total training experience.

Training experience should be calculated from the date the athlete first started training and must include any previous martial arts or kickboxing experience gained at other clubs.

FIRST-TIME COMPETITORS

Eligibility:

* Must never have taken part in a kickboxing competition before.
* NO SQUAD MEMBERS.
* NO BLACK BELTS.

This category is specifically designed to give genuine first-time competitors a safe, fair and supportive introduction to competition. The focus is on gaining experience, learning the rules, enjoying the competitive environment and building confidence on the mat.

NOVICE

0–24 months’ total training experience

Athletes should have no more than 24 months of total training experience.

INTERMEDIATE

25–36 months’ total training experience

ADVANCED

36+ months’ total training experience

Coaches and parents are encouraged to demonstrate honesty and integrity when entering athletes into categories to ensure fair competition across all levels.

If you have a fighter who, despite their length of training experience, you genuinely believe is not suited to the Advanced category, please discuss this with us before entering.

EVENT DETAILS

Sunday 15th November 2026
Shoreham Academy
Free parking available

We encourage everyone to come along, enjoy the day and support all the students taking part.

Due to the nature of the tournament, we are unable to provide exact timings for individual categories. We will aim to run the day broadly in age order.

Little Ninjas (4–6 years) – AM
First-Time Competitors (All Ages) – AM
Cadets (7–11 years) – AM & PM
Teens (11+ years) – PM
Adults (All) – PM
Southern Open Belt Challenge – PM

COMPETITION DISCIPLINES

Points Fighting
Light Continuous (Tatami)
Martial Boxing

WEIGH-INS

Weight allowance: 0.5kg

If there are insufficient participants in a division, that division may be cancelled or alternative arrangements may be offered.

If we are unable to provide a suitable alternative, a refund will be issued.

No refunds will be given if a competitor is unable to attend on the day.

DISCLAIMER

Martial arts is a contact sports and, while the safety of all competitors is our priority, participation involves inherent risks.

By registering for this event, participants and their parents/guardians acknowledge these risks and accept responsibility for their participation.

The Southern Open Tournament is committed to providing a well-organised, safe, fair and enjoyable environment for everyone taking part. Participation is undertaken at your own risk.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!

We look forward to welcoming athletes from KBF and other friendly clubs to this exciting tournament as we continue to raise the standard of martial arts competition across the South Coast.

Whether this is your first-ever competition or you are an experienced competitor, we want the Southern Open to be a positive, exciting and memorable experience.

Let’s make the Southern Open Tournament 2026 the best one yet!

REFRESHMENTS: Food & Drink is available on the day.

Please note: Refreshments are CASH ONLY.

Southern open Tournament:

We are excited to announce the Southern Open Tournament.

This tournament is suitable for all levels and is designed to give everyone a competition experience but in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Join us at the Shoreham Academy for an unforgettable experience where fighters of all skill levels can demonstrate their abilities and passion for martial arts.

This competition will cover a variety of disciplines and will feature the following events:

Event Categories:
To ensure a fair and competitive environment, athletes will be divided into the following categories based on months of training experience: from the day they started training at you're club and to take into account of any previous experience from other club.

FIRST TIME COMPETITORS:
NOVICE: 0-24 MONTHS
ADVANCED: 24 MONTHS +
Eligibility: - NO SQUAD MEMBERS
This category is for the athletes who have never taken part in any kickboxing competetion before. It is designed to give first time competitors a safe and supportive introduction to the competitive environment. The focus is on gaining experience, learning the rules and building confidence on the mat.

NOVICE
Eligibility:
No more than 0-24 months of training experience.
Please ensure fairness and integrity when making these decisions.

INTERMEDIATE
Eligibility:
26 to 36 months of training experience.

ADVANCED
Eligibility:
36+ months of training experience.

Coaches & parents are encouraged to demonstrate integrity when entering athletes into categories to ensure fair competition across all levels. If you have a fighter whom you believe is not at advanced level, despite their experience, please discuss with us in advance.

Event Schedule:
Sunday 1st March 2026: Shoreham Academy- Free Parking.

Schedule - Please do come and enjoy the day and watch all the students who are taking part, we can not offer a exact detailed timing schedule but will aim to go in age order,

Little Ninjas 4-6yrs - AM
First Timers (ALL) - AM
Cadets 7-11yrs - AM & PM
Teens 11+ - PM
Adults - ALL - PM
Southern Open Belt Challenge - PM

Points Fighting & Light Continuous (Tatami)

Weigh-Ins:

For KBF fighters, this will happen during classes. For fighters from other clubs, please submit the weights no later than 15th February.

Weight Allowance: There is a 0.5kg allowance.

If there are insufficient participants in a division, it may be cancelled. Refunds will be provided if no alternative arrangements can be made. No refunds will be made if you are unable to attend the day.

Disclaimer:
Martial arts are contact sports and while safety is our priority, inherent risks are involved. By registering for this event, participants and their guardians acknowledge these risks and accept full responsibility.
The KBF Interclub Tournament is committed to providing a well-organised, safe, and enjoyable environment for all. Participation is undertaken at your own risk.

We look forward to welcoming athletes from KBF and other friendly clubs to this exciting tournament as we continue to raise the level of martial arts competition on the South Coast. Let’s make the Southern Open Tournament 2026 the best one yet!

Refreshments- CASH ONLY

COACHES

Coach entry is complimentary within the following club allocation:

1–9 students entered – 1 coach FREE
10–20 students entered – 2 coaches FREE

Any additional coaches outside of the allocated allowance will be charged £10 per coach.

We kindly ask clubs to keep the number of attending coaches within their allocated allowance where possible.

SPECTATOR ENTRY- CASH ONLY

Spectators are very welcome to come along and support all of the competitors throughout the day.

Under 3 years – FREE
Ages 3–6 years – £5
Ages 7+ – £10