JAPAN KARATE SHOTO FEDERATION OFFICIAL BULLETIN 28th of July 2013 Tokyo, Japan www.jks.jp
JAPAN KARATE SHOTO FEDERATION Non-Profit Organization Certified by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan INFORMATION The 3rd World Shoto Federation Karate-do Championships 2013 The World Wheelchair Karate-do Championships 2013 We are hereby honored to announce that The 3 rd World Shoto Federation Karate-do Championships 2013 and The World Wheelchair Karate-do Championships 2013 are scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 28 th 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. It is our utmost pleasure to provide you with the attached Championships schedule and we hope to see you in Tokyo.
1. Date and time: Sunday, 28 th of July 2013 8:30 Start 12:00 Opening Ceremony 2. Place: 2nd Yoyogi National Gymnasium Address: 2-1-2, Jin-nan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: +81-(0)3-2468-1177 3. Host: Japan Karate Shoto Federation, Non-Profit Organization Certified by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan 4. Co-Host: All Japan Wheelchair Karate Federation
5. International Judges Meeting: Friday, 26 th July 2013, 16:00 at 2nd Yoyogi National Gymnasium Conference room 6. Welcome party for officials and judges: Friday, 26 th July 2013, 17:00~19:00 7. Application forms to be sent to: 2-12-3-503, Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0002 Japan 8. Closing date for applications: May 31 st, 2013 9. Participation fees: Individual 3,000 yen per event Team 5,000 yen per event The participation fee should be remitted through bank transfer or paid in cash. 10. Participation fees to be remitted to: Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ebisu Branch. Address: 1-8-6 Ebisu-Nishi. Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021 Tel: 81-(0)3-3463-3211 Account No: 1249771 Swift Code: BOTKJPJT JAPAN KARATE SHOTO FEDERATION 11. Closing date for Participation fee: Friday, 26th July 2013, 15:00
12. Events: I. KATA A. Individual Kata for juniors (Boys & Girls): Category Preliminaries Quarter-finals Semi-finals Finals 12~13 years old Heian 2~Tekki 1 Junro Kata Sentei Kata Free Kata 14~15 years old Heian 2~Tekki 1 Junro Kata Sentei Kata Free Kata 16~17 years old Heian 2~Tekki 1 Junro Kata Sentei Kata Free Kata List of Free Kata: Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai Dai, Bassai Sho, Kanku Dai, Kanku Sho, Empi, Jion, Jiin, Chinte, Unsu, Meikyo, Wankan, Jitte, Gankaku, Hangetsu, Sochin, Nijushiho, Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho. Notice: The performed Sentei Kata in the semi-finals should not be repeated in the finals. B. Individual Kata for Seniors and Veterans (Male and Female): Category Preliminaries Quarter-finals Semi-finals Finals Seniors 18~39 years old Heian 2~Tekki 1 Junro Kata Sentei Kata Free Kata Veterans 40~49 years old Heain 2~Tekki 1 Junro Kata Sentei Kata Free Kata Veterans 50 years old & up Sentei Kata Free Kata List of Free Kata: Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan, Bassai Sho, Kanku Sho, Jiin, Chinte, Unsu, Meikyo, Wankan, Jitte, Gankaku, Hangetsu, Sochin, Nijushiho, Gojushiho Dai, Gojushiho Sho. Notice: - In the quarter-finals, all Junro Kata (1~5) are required for all categories. - In the semi-finals, the list of Sentei Kata is: Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Enpi, Jion. The Sentei Kata is to be chosen and announced by the referee.
C. Koten Kata for Seniors and Veterans (Male and Female): Category Preliminaries Quarter-finals Semi-finals Finals Koten Kata 18~49 years old Kakuyoku Nidan Free Kata Koten Kata 50 years old & up Kakuyoku Nidan Free Kata List of Free Kata: Suishu, Kashu, Roushu, Kakuyoku Shodan, Kakuyoku Sandan, Joukou Issei, Joukou Nisei, Joukou Sansei, Joukou Yonsei, Joukou Gosei, Kakusen, Rantai, Hachimon, Sensho, Kibaken, Meikyo Nidan. Notice: - In case of two round preliminaries, the first round will be Heian Nidan~Tekki Shodan and the second round will be Junro Kata. - In case of one round preliminaries, there will be Heian Nidan~Tekki Shodan. D. Team Kata Senior male team Senior female team Family team (3 direct family members per team) Team Kata rules: 3 persons per team. Only one team per country (except Family team Kata) Preliminaries and final rounds will be judged by points. Preliminaries and final rounds are free Kata. Preliminaries and final rounds Kata should not be repeated.
II. KUMITE A. Individual Kumite: Category Preliminaries Semi-finals Finals 12~13 years old 1 min 30 sec. Ippon Shobu Sanbon Shobu Sanbon Shobu 14~15 years old 1 min 30 sec. Ippon Shobu Sanbon Shobu Sanbon Shobu 16~17 years old 1 min 30 sec. Ippon Shobu Sanbon Shobu Sanbon Shobu Seniors 18~39 years old Ippon Shobu Sanbon Shobu 3 min. Sanbon Shobu Veterans 40~49 years old Ippon Shobu Veterans 50 years old & up Ippon Shobu B. Team Kumite Senior male team Senior female team Team Kumite rules: - 3 persons per team and 2 substitutes. - Only one team per country. - Preliminaries and final rounds will be 2 minutes, Ippon Shobu. Kumite Competitor s protective gear: The protective gear is the responsibility of the competitor. Hand supporters. (White) Mouth piece. (Clear type only) Chest protectors for female competitors. Chest protectors for age categories 12~13, 14~15, 16~17 years old is compulsory. (White) _ Groin Guards are not mandatory.
III. The World Wheelchair Karate-do Championships: Individual Kata (Available to Disabled Individuals only) Competition rules: - All-age participants, male and female participate together. - Preliminaries and final rounds will be judged by points. - Preliminaries and final rounds may perform the same Kata. - Preliminaries and final round are free Kata. Preliminaries and final rounds Kata are to be chosen from the following Kata list: Shorin, Nirin, Sanrin, Yonrin, Gorin Kata. 13. Championship Rules: JKS Rules. Important Notice concerning changes in Rules: In Kata matches, as a special case, there will be no re-match (SAI SHIAI) in the Championships. Therefore, in case of KOHAKU HANTEI (Flag-color Decision), at the end of the competitor s Kata performance, the Referee (SHUSHIN) will announce HANTEI, followed by whistle sound, then he will raise a flag simultaneously with the Judges (FUKUSHIN), and after giving sufficient time for the votes to be counted (approximately 5 seconds) the flags will be lowered after an additional short whistle sound by the referee. The Referee will then declare the winner. The judges (FUKUSHIN) should decide the winner and raise either red or white flag, and they should avoid draw decision (HIKIWAKE) in order to avoid schedule delays. In case of Kumite, after ending the time of the match, and the scores are equal, the Referee (SHUSHIN) will announce HANTEI, followed by whistle sound, then he will raise his right or left hand simultaneously with the Judges (FUKUSHIN), and after giving sufficient time for the votes to be counted (approximately 5 seconds) the flags will be lowered after an additional short whistle sound by the referee. Then, the Referee will declare the winner. The judges (FUKUSHIN) should decide the winner and raise either red or white flag, and they should avoid draw decision (HIKIWAKE) in order to avoid schedule delays.
General Notice: - The competitor s age should be determined as of 1 st April 2013, to be considered eligible to compete in the declared category. - Any individual 11 year old and under and any junior team (17 years old and below) are allowed to participate in the All Japan Championships, to be held on Saturday, July 27 th 2013. The participation fee is 3000 yen for individual event and 5000 yen for team event. A separate application form and category list is attached. - Team managers and coaches will receive an armband. Any team manager or coach without an armband will not be allowed to enter the competition area. - In case of any violations of the Rules, protest from team manager is allowed. In case of any dispute of the referee s decisions, no protest is allowed. 14. Visas: Participants from some countries who fall under the Visa regulation of the Japanese Government should send us their application forms at their earliest. 15. Insurance: All competitors and countries are responsible for their own insurance coverage. 16. Accommodation: We recommend you to use the below websites for booking: http://www.hotelscombined.com http://travel.rakuten.com http://www.agoda.com http://www.booking.com