2009 Itosu-ryu karatedo world championships

COMPETITON OUTLINE

Competition name
2009 Itosu-ryu Karatedo World Championships
Organized by
Itosu-ryu Karatedo International Federation (IKIF)
Hosted by
Itosu-ryu Karatedo Malaysia (IKM)
Supported by
Malaysian Karate Federation and Kuala Lumpur Karate Association
Time and date
8:00-18:00 on Saturday, July 25, 2009
Venue
Titiwangsa Indoor Stadium Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Tembeling off Jalan Kuantan, 53200, Kuala Lumpur
Schedule
Day 1 Friday, July 24 at the HQ Hotel
  1. Draw (10:00-16:00)
    Two representatives from each country may attend
  2. Referees' meeting (18:00-20:00)
    All referees should and two representatives from each country may attend
Day 2 Saturday, July 25

2009 Itosu-ryu Karatedo World Championships

Day 3 Sunday, July 26 at the HQ Hotel
  1. IKIF Directors' meeting (10:00-12:00) Seri Pacific Official HQ Hotel
  2. Soke's Technical seminar (14:00-16:00) Seri Pacific Official HQ Hotel
  3. Friendship party (19:00-) Legend Hotel
Entry qualifications and Entry criteria
  1. Competitors must be Current Itosu-ryu members
  2. Dan holders must have a Dan Certificate issued by Soke Sadaaki Sakagami
  3. Competitors cannot serve as Referees in the tournament
Entry fee
USD40 per competitor (includes lunch)
Entry fee covers multiple categories, i.e., individual and team kumite, and kata
Referees
  1. Kumite Referees will be designated by the Tournament Secretariat.
  2. Kata Judges will be Itosu-Ryu Practitioners from various Countries who hold International or JKF Kata Judge Accreditation and those designated by the Tournament Secretariat.
  3. Referees cannot be Competitors in the tournament
  4. Uniforms will adhere to IKIF/JKF / WKF regulations
  5. Japanese Officials and Itosu-Ryu Referees must wear the Itosu-kai emblem.
Categories of Competition:
Age is calculated as of July 25, 2009
KUMITE DIVISIONS
Category Division Description Entry criteria
A
Team kumite		 A1 Senior/junior, males 18 and over 1 team of 5 competitors per country (3 competitors and 2 substitutes), 2 teams from the host country
B
Individual kumite		 B1 Children (8 and under) male Dan/kyu mixed
B2 Children (8 and under) female
B3 Children (9-10) male
B4 Children (9-10) female
B5 Children (11-12) male
B6 Children (11-12) female
B7 Children (13-15) male
B8 Children (13-15) female
B9 Cadet (16-17) male
B10 Cadet (16-17) female
B11 Junior/senior (18 and over) male Kyu
B12 Junior/senior (18 and over) female
B13 Junior (18-20) male Dan
B14 Junior (18-20) female
B15 Senior (21-35) male
B16 Senior (21-35) female
B17 Senior (36 and over) male
B18 Senior (36 and over) female
C
Individual kata		 C1 Children (8 and under) male/female mixed Dan/kyu mixed
C2 Children (9-10) male/female mixed
C3 Children (11-12) male/female mixed
C4 Children (13-15) male
C5 Children (13-15) female
C6 Cadet (16-17) male
C7 Cadet (16-17) female
C8 Junior/senior (18 and over) male Kyu
C9 Junior/senior (18 and over) female
C10 Junior (18-20) male Dan
C11 Junior (18-20) female
C12 Senior (21-35) male
C13 Senior (21-35) female
C14 Senior (36 and over) male
C15 Senior (36 and over) female
Competition Rules and Regulations

The competition will be according to WKF Kumite Rules ( Modified ) and Kata Rules will be (points system) regulations.

  1. Team kumite - tournament style (no repechage)
  2. Individual kumite - tournament style (no repechage)
  3. Individual kata - points system (2 rounds)
1) Kumite
  1. Children and cadets, full time 1 minute 30 seconds, 8 point lead
  2. Junior, senior, full time 2 minutes, 8 point lead
2) Kata
C1 competitors can repeat a kata in the event of the same score.
C2-C15 competitors must change their kata in the event of the same score.
Competitors can use the kata they used in the event of the same score in the first round in the final.
KATA DIVISIONS AND ROUNDS
Division Description Elimination Round Final Round
C1 Children (8 and under) male/female mixed

Competitors may only choose from Itosu-ryu kata : Pinan Sho-dan up to Pinan Go-dan

No Gekisai or Saifa

Only Itosu-ryu kata are permitted.

In the Final Round, contestants must choose a different kata from the Elimination Round
C2 Children (9-10) male/female mixed
C3 Children (11-12) male/female mixed
C4 Children (13-15) male
C5 Children (13-15) female
C6 Cadet (16-17) male

Competitors may choose any Itosu-ryu kata

Also permitted are: WKF Shitei kata ( Bassai-dai and Seienchin only )

C7 Cadet (16-17) female
C8 Junior/senior (18 and over) male
C9 Junior/senior (18 and over) female
C10 Junior (18-20) male
C11 Junior (18-20) female
C12 Senior (21-35) male
C13 Senior (21-35) female
C14 Senior (36 and over) male
C15 Senior (36 and over) female
Awards
  • For each kumite event:
    1st place - champion trophy, medal, and certificate
    2nd, 3rd, and 4th place - medal and certificate
    All participants - certificate.
  • For each kata event:
    1st place - champion trophy, medal, and certificate
    2nd and 3rd - medal and certificate
    All participants - certificate.
Friendship Party at :
Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur ( Cost USD 25 Per Person)
( Payments should be made in advance)
Soke's Technical Seminar
(Open to Current Itosu-Kai Members Only)
Cost USD 30 Registration on the day and payment before the seminar.
National Flag and Anthem
Please bring your Country's National Flag (130cm x 200cm) and a CD of your National Anthem
Safety Measures
  1. Medical staff will be available to treat injuries during the competition, but competitors are responsible for their own treatment after the competition.
  2. All participants and members of delegations must arrange their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance. The Organizing Committee and host country are not liable for injuries, medical emergencies or accidents.
  3. According to International Rules, face guards and body protectors will not be used. However, children and cadets can use them at their own discretion.
Category Face guard Gloves
(red/blue)		 Body protector Safety cup Mouth piece Shin/in-
step guard
Children/cadet Optional Required Optional Required for males Required Optional
Junior/senior Not used Required Required for females Required for males Required Optional

Note:

  1. Face guards must be JKF approved (Mizuno)
  2. Gloves must be red and blue (WKF Style, any manufacturer)
  3. Please provide your own mouth piece
  4. Please provide your own shin and instep guards if needed (WKF Approved Type any manufacturer)
  5. Red and blue belts will be provided by the host country.
Accommodation
  1. Official HQ Hotel - SERI PACIFIC Hotel
  2. Alternate Recommended Hotel - LEGEND Hotel

(see Accommodation Details)

Please make your reservations through the host country Organising Committee

Deadlines
  1. Date for Return of Preliminary Response Form
    Please complete Response form and send it to the Organizing Committee by February 28, 2009
  2. Deadlines for other Entry Forms 1-7 and ID card information
    First: April 30, 2009
    Second: May15, 2009
Payment

Please pay entry fees by April 30, 2009 to:
ITOSURYU KARATEDO W.P KUALA LUMPUR ASSOCIATION
Account Number: 03400072893
Hong Leong Bank Berhad Rawang Branch
No 59A, Jalan Welman, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia

Visa
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Contact details

The Organizing Committee
2009 Itosu-ryu Karatedo World Championships
No 6, Jalan Gu 2/7, Taman Garing Utama,
48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia

Tel / Fax: +60-3-6091-6346(Contact person: Aruu)
Mobile: +60-1-2368-9647
E-mail:
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