Dear Shihan / Sensei,

We take great pleasure in extending invitation for 5 th Kicks and Punches Cup-2020 ,
International Karate Championship to be held at India, Chennai on 26 th January
2020.

We also intend to bring various Karate Associations / Club / Academy together

irrespective of their style. The primary aim of the championship is to bring the best
talent in Karate.

The Championship will be conducted under various age and ranking categories.

Our organizing committee look forward to your participation and support to make
this championship of the year 2020.

Thanking you,

Regards,

Sensei. E. Karthikeyan, 6th Dan,

Tournament Director
Organized By : KICKS & PUNCHES SHITO-RYU KARATE organization

Date : 26th JANUARY, 2020(Sunday)

Venue : Sairam Engineering College, Sigma Indoor Stadium A/c, Sai Leo Nagar,
West Tambaram, Chennai – 600044.

Categories : As per attached.

Entrance Fees : INR.1400/- (Kata & Kumite). Single event participation will be
INR.700/- and Special discounts for participants attending both the category.

Health Support :
The Organizing committee will provide basic medical supports in case of injury.

Closing Date : 10thJANUARY, 2020

Mail Id : kicksandpuncheskarate@gmail.com

Food : Food will be provided by the Organizers for Officials and Referees only.
8.00 am - Referee Briefing

8.30 am - Championship Inauguration

9.00 am - Kata Event Starts

1.30 pm - Lunch Break

2.00 pm - Kumite Event Starts

6.00 pm - Closing Ceremony

* Trophies and Certificates will be issued after the completion of each event.
RULES

• The KICKS AND PUNCHES CUP will be conducted in accordance with the New Rules of the
World Karate Federation (WKF), which were adopted on January 2019 for Cadet, Junior & Senior.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Gloves, foot protection, mouth guards and Body Protectors are compulsory for Kumite
participants.
• All Equipment shall be brought by the athletes themselves.

COMPETITION REGULATION

• Each country or team may enter any number of participants in each category.
• All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance.
• The World Karate Federation rules are followed with some exceptions.
• The official duration of Kumite matches will be three (3) minutes for senior, two (2) minutes for
Junior, Cadets and for under 13 years will be 1.30 minutes.
• The coach will be given a place to sit near the bout and must not interrupt the match.
• Parents will not be allowed in the competition areas (unless they are registered as the
competitor’s coach) and are not allowed to protest official’s decisions.
• The Organising Committee has the right to merge the categories if numbers of participants are
less than 4 participants.
• The categories will be based on their Age and Belt only.
• Arguing /disputing with Referees /Judges may result in the disqualification of the contestant.
• In Kata events maximum 4 participants and Kumite events maximum 8 participants.
• Fees paid will not be refunded at any circumstances.

VICTORY CEREMONIES

• The Victory Ceremonies shall be held after the completion of the individual event.
• First Prize : Cup and Diplomas to the first winner in each category.
• Second Prize : Cup and Diplomas to the second winner in each category.
• Third Prize : Two Bronze cups and Diplomas to the losing semi finalists in each category.
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