SZA National Open Invitational Championships 2026

PLEASE CONTACT SENSEI ELMARIE VAN ZYL (admin@shotokan.org.za or 082 934 4670) TO RECEIVE THE REGISTRATION LINK VIA EMAIL!

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DATE: 24 October 2026
VENUE: Action Sports Key West, Top Floor of the Parking Area, c/o Viljoen Street & Cecil Knight Street, Krugersdorp, Gauteng.
TIME: 08h00

ENTRIES CLOSE: 16 Oct 2026 (no late entries)

AMENDMENTS CLOSE: 20 Oct 2026

PAYMENT DUE: 20 Oct 2026

ENTRY FEE: R200 per individual division & R180 per Kata or Kumite Team

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REQUIRED:
All competitors MUST complete the Competitor Indemnity and Consent form.
The link can be found in the information section to your left.

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PAYMENT:
All entry fees must be paid to the following account, by 20 October 2026!
NO INDIVIDUAL PAYMENTS!
Payment must be done by each Dojo Head.
Account: Shotokan-ZA
Bank: FNB
Branch: 250655
Acc Nr: 625 7711 7172
Ref: SZAN-Dojo Name

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ATTIRE:
COMPETITORS:
- White karate Gi & grading belt.
- Red and White/Blue bubble mitts.
- Female & Inclusive competitors may wear a white shirt under the karate Gi jacket.
- No jewelry or any metal objects are allowed.

COACHES: Track Suits or golf shirts with pants. (no shorts or Gi's).

TABLE OFFICIALS: Grey/Black pants and white shirt

JUDGES: Grey pants, white short-sleeve shirt, Organisation/Federation tie, navy blazer/jacket, black socks & black soft-sole shoes. Own whistle.

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RULES & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
WUKF Competition rules will be used, with the some exceptions/changes set out in the invitation document.
All compulsory and forbidden equipment is listed in the invitation document.
The link to the invitation document can be found in the information section to your left.

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NOTE: INCLUSIVE CATEGORIES
Inclusive categories are for competitors with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, sensory impairments or neurological disorders.
Inclusive competitors can also enter general kata and kumite categories.

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CATEGORY SUMMARY
!! Competitors are ONLY ALLOWED to compete in 1 kata and/or kumite team, not in multiple teams.
!! The team age categories for the KIHAPP entries include the previous younger age group, so you can pull-up a competitor, as per article 2.4 of the WUKF Rules.
!! The list of REQUIRED KATA PER ROUND is indicated in the invitation document.

INDIVIDUAL KATA:
Ages: 07-08y; 09-10y; 11-12y
- White (Kyu 10) - Orange (Kyu 7):
- Green (Kyu 6) - Purple/Red (Kyu 4)
- Brown (Kyu 3) - Black (Dan)
- Male & Female categories

Ages: 13y+
- White (Kyu 10) - Orange (Kyu 7):
- Green (Kyu 6) - Black (Dan)
- Male & Female categories

PAIRS (2 competitors) & TEAM (3 competitors) KATA:
- Ages: 07-10y; 11-13y; 14-17y; 18y+
- All Belts
- Team Kata can be same or mixed gender, but Pairs Kata must be same gender.

INCLUSIVE KATA & COMBAT:
Ages: 07-12y; 13-17y; 18+y
- All Belts
- Mixed gender categories
- Combat has Kihon (Basic), Chukyu (Intermediate) or Kodo (Advanced) categories.

SHOBU NIHON INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
Ages: 07-08y; 09-10y; 11-12y
- White (Kyu 10) - Orange (Kyu 7)
- Green (Kyu 6) - Purple/Red (Kyu 4)
- Brown (Kyu 3) - Black (Dan)
- Male & Female categories

SHOBU IPPON INDIVIDUAL KUMITE
Mini Cadets (13y); Cadets B (14-15y), A (16-17y), Juniors (18-20y) & Open (21y+)
- All belts, Open weight.
- Male & Female categories

NIHON ROTATIONAL TEAM KUMITE
Children (10-12y)
- All belts, Open weight & height.
- Male & Female categories

IPPON ROTATIONAL TEAM KUMITE
Cadets (13-15y); Juniors (16-20y); Open (21+)
- All belts, Open weight.
- Male & Female categories

The team age categories for the KIHAPP entries include the previous younger age group, so you can pull-up a competitor, as per article 2.4 of the WUKF Rules.