The Tradition continues in Lithuania

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1 The Tradition continues in Lithuania

2 To: WBKA Members Subject: The 1 st WORLD BUDO KARATE CHILDREN'S CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 On behalf of the World Budo Karate Association I am proud and honoured to invite all WBKA members to take part in the WORLD BUDO KARATE CHILDREN'S CHAMPIONSHIP 2018, that will be held on November 24 th - November 25 th 2018 in VILNIUS and PANEVEZYS, LITHUANIA. Sincerely Yours, Avi Rokah World Budo Karate Association Technical director Giedrius Dranevicius Head of the Tournament Organising Committee

3 1 st WORLD BUDO KARATE CHILDREN'S CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 I. GENERAL INFORMATION Title: 1 st WORLD BUDO KARATE CHILDREN'S CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 Sanctioned by: World Budo Karate Association (WBKA) Hosted by: Karate do club Lūšis Judges course venue: Karate do club Lūšis Hombu Dojo, Laisves pr. 121, Vilnius Tournament venue: Cido Arena, Parko g. 12, Panevėžys 37310, Lithuania II. PARTICIPANTS 1. Participants must actively practice traditional Karate-Do and able to compete within the categories outlined in this document in accordance with WTKF/ITKF Competition Rules. 2. The number of participating athletes/teams from any given country is unlimited. 3. In case of insufficient number of contestants for a particular category (minimum is 8 athletes in category) the corresponding category shall be merged with another category of similar age and grade. 4. All countries must bring their national flag. 5. National Federations or clubs are responsible for their respective team members and must be able to present a corresponding valid international insurance for each team member. III. CATEGORIES

4 Group A (7 years old and younger) born in 2011 and later Group B (8, 9 years old) born in 2010, 2009 Group C (10, 11 years old) born in 2008, 2007 Group D (12, 13 years old) born in 2006, 2005 KATA: Performed in pairs by flag-system judging Main judge announces any HEIAN KATA NAME but not higher than lowest rank of athlete on tatami (kyu or Dan). EXAMPLE: 7th kyu athlete competes with 6th kyu athlete à judge to announce Heian Shodan or Heian Nidan KATA, not higher. Group 3-1 kyu (C and D) in semifinals and finals to use regular score system. KUMITE: Will be two types of kumite - kihon ippon kumite and Jiui ippon kumite. KIHON IPPON KUMITE: TORI (Ofense side) - from Zenkutsu dachi stance performing 3 attacks: Oi zuki jodan, Oi zuki chudan, Mae geri chudan. UKE (Defense side) - from natural stance (Joi dachi) performing 3 blocking technics with counterattack: age uke/gyaku zuki, soto uke/gyaku zuki, gedan barai/gyaku zuki. JUDGING CRITERIA: Form, Body Dynamics, Transition, Power plus Timing and correct Distance. Any contact is not allowed! Any Sasoi vaza is not allowed! Both athletes using only chidari (left) Zenkutsu dachi. JIUI IPPON KUMITE: TORI (Ofense side) - from free stance (kamaja te) performing 3 attacks: Kizami zuki jodan, Gyaku zuki chudan, Mae geri chudan. UKE (Defense side) - free defense and counterattack are possible. JUDGING CRITERIA: based on WTKF/ITKF Ko Go kumite competition rules with those exceptions: 1. Attack side using only chidari (left front leg) stance. 2. In case of mixed order of the technics athletes will be penalised keikoku (- 2 points). 3. In case of tie the winner will chosen by court judges decision using flags.

5 Group A (7 years old and younger) born in 2011 and later Group B (8, 9 years old) born in 2010, 2009 Group C (10, 11 years old) born in 2008, 2007 Group D (12, 13 years old) born in 2006, 2005 Boys' Ind. Kata/Kumite Girls' Ind. Kata/Kumite in 2 groups: 9-8 kyu, (Kihon Ippon) 7 and higher kyu, (Kihon Ippon) Boys' Ind. Kata/Kumite Girls' Ind. Kata/Kumite in 4 groups: 9-8 kyu, (Kihon Ippon) 7 kyu, (Kihon Ippon) 6 kyu (Jiui Ippon) 5 and higher kyu (Jiui Ippon) Boys' Ind. Kata/Kumite Girls' Ind. Kata/Kumite in 6 groups: 9-8 kyu (Kihon Ippon) 7 kyu (Kihon Ippon) 6 kyu (Jiui Ippon) 5 kyu (Jiui Ippon) 4 kyu (Jiui Ippon) 3 kyu dan (Jiui Ippon) Boys' Ind. Kata/Kumite Girls' Ind. Kata/Kumite in 6 groups: 9-8 kyu (Kihon Ippon) 7 kyu (Kihon Ippon) 6 kyu (Jiui Ippon) 5 kyu (Jiui Ippon) 4 kyu (Jiui Ippon) 3 kyu dan (Jiui Ippon) Elimination, semi-final, final: HEIAN KATA. In case if one of athletes is not from Shotokan style (does not know HEIAN KATA), both athletes will perform TOKUI (free) KATA. Elimination, semi-final, final for all groups except "3 kyu dan": HEIAN KATA In case if one of athletes is not from Shotokan style (does not know HEIAN KATA), both athletes will perform TOKUI (free) KATA. Elimination group 3 kyu-dan: HEIAN KATA In case if one of athletes is not from Shotokan style (does not know HEIAN KATA), both athletes will perform TOKUI (free) KATA. Semi-final and final group 3 kyu dan: TOKUI (free) KATA (In the semi-finals and finals different KATA) TEAM CATEGORIES Group A and Group B (9 years old and younger) Kids' Team Kata in 2 groups: 9-7 kyu, 6 and higher kyu The team may be homogenous (girls or boys) or of mixed gender. If highest kyu in your team belongs to the higher category, team will compete in the higher category. Single KATA is required. In finals (9-7 kyu) bunkai is NOT required. In finals (6 and higher kyu) bunkai is required. TEAM CATEGORIES Group C and Group D ( years old) Girls' Team Kata/Boys' Team Kata Single KATA is required. In finals - bunkai required. Elimination flag system judging, semi-final and final (place I-VIII) evaluation of the point system. Enbu categories: Mixed En-bu/Boys' En-bu Gong sound at 55th second and in 65th second; penalty for exceeding the time limit.

6 Elimination flag system judging, semi-final and final (place I-VIII) evaluation of the point system. Enbu in 2 groups: Mixed En-bu/Boys' En-bu 9-7 kyu, Mixed En-bu/Boys' En-bu 6 and higher kyu If highest kyu in your team belongs to the higher category, team will compete in the higher category. Gong sound at 55th second and in 65th second; penalty for exceeding the time limit. IV. APPLICATIONS & REGISTRATION A. Registration All registration to be done ONLINE at For proper registration all application forms MUST include: 1. Details of all officials, coaches, judges, photographers. 2. Details of all athletes including respective competing categories. 3. Be done by NOVEMBER 10 deadline!!! Important Notes: Any application sent after the above deadline shall still be processed yet with double athlete participation fees applied All athletes participation fees are to be paid to the Tournament Organising Committee at the tournament s office upon arrival to Vilnius. B. Participation Fee at latest Athletes 50 EUR per athlete (single fee per athlete - can participate in all relevant categories). Registration fees for all Athletes must be paid to the T.O.C. at the Tournament Office one day before the competition -until Saturday 24th November Coaches Each club is entitled to register one official coach at no charge.

7 For each additional coach the respective national delegation should pay 50 Euro registration. Only registered coaches shall be allowed on the competition floor. Photographer One photographer per country is free of charge. Extra photographer will be charged for 50 EUR. Only registered photographer shall be allowed on the competition floor. V. SCHEDULE 23 November 2018 (Friday) Arrivals day to Vilnius 24 November 2018 (Saturday) Judges Refreshing Course based on WTKF/ITKF competition rules WBKA members General assembly Place: Karate Do club Lusis, Laisves pr.121, Vilnius WBKA members, judges welcome party All day Teams training, Sightseeing 25 November 2018 (Sunday) 7.30 Departure to tournament venue (From Vilnius around 120 km through highway) World Budo Karate Children Championship Place: Cido Arena Parko g. 12, Panevezys 37310, Lithuania Departure back to Vilnius 26 November 2018 (Monday) Departure VI. TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION A. DATES AND TIMES: Friday - 23 November a.m p.m. B. PLACE: Tournament Registration Office Main hotel of the tournament Comfort Hotel LT

8 VII. JUDGES 1. All Judges must bring their own HAKAMA (black), whistle and clean KARATEGI including navy blue KARATEGI top. 2. All Judges must participate in the WBKA judges refreshing course, to be held November All Judges must have valid judges qualifications minimum A class national or C, B, A international, registered in WTKF or in ITKF. VIII. ACCOMMODATION and TRANSPORT Please find below Comfort Hotel offers: We kindly ask you to fill reservation forms and send them by info@karatedo.lt We shall acknowledge receipt of your forms and ask you to pay 50% of total amount to: Beneficiary s bank Beneficiary s account No. Beneficiary AB Citadele bank, Vilnius, LT SWIFT: INDULT2X LT Traditional Karate Club Lusis, Laisves pr. 121, Vilnius Once we receive your payment we shall confirm your reservation. Hotel Comfort (Main Hotel) Room type Standard Price The best offer till Offer till Single room Standard Double room Standard Single room Superior

9 Double room Superior (double bed) Single room Suite Double room Suite (double bed) P.S Breakfest included (Restaurant Times ) Parking place for: bus 25 /day, car 7 /day Comfort Hotel ROOMS DESCRIPTION Room Type Standard single Description sq.m; Air conditioning; Heated bathroom floor; Shower. Picture Standard twin sq.m; Air conditioning; Heated bathroom floor; Shower. Superior 20 sq.m; Air conditioning; Heated bathroom floor; Shower; Robes and slippers; Tea/coffee making facilities.

10 Suite 28 sq.m; Air conditioning; Sleeping and sitting areas; Heated bathroom floor; Shower; Robes and slippers; Tea/coffee making facilities. If You are booking official hotel through the Tournament Organising Committee for teams which are coming by plane we will provide shuttles from/to Vilnius international airport, shuttles to sport arena Cido and back to the hotel, lunch boxes for all members of delegations during competition day, Children s Championship souvenirs, will cover bus parking for those who are coming with their buses. XI. VISA Please contact your relevant local authorities for visa need and procedure. If an invitation is required from the organisers please contact our T. O. C. XII. CONTACT INFORMATION All communication between clubs or national federations and the T. O. C. until 23th November 2018 should be done through : - our website: - our info@karatedo.lt - our cell phone: contact person: Jurate Draneviciene If we can be of any further assistance or if you have any further questions, please don t hesitate to contact us through . Update information regarding the Children Championship can be also found on our website - Thank you in advance for your cooperation! We are looking forward to seeing you in Lithuania!!! Giedrius Dranevicius, Head of the Tournament Organising Committee