IBKO 2nd World Cup

Nov 23 2024 TOKYOC ONTENTS
1．Introduction
2．Schedule
3．Information about competition
1. Date of tournament
2. Place of tournament
3. Kumite & Kata match categories
4. Notes on Applicatioin
5. Other notes
6. about game time and protective gear for kumite match
7. about Kata match
4. Information about accommodation
5. Information about Dan promotion exam and seminar

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P. 8(Attachment)●Rules of IBKO Kumite competition
1. For adult and youth
2. For child
3. about protective gear (with sample photos)●Criteria of the decision●Questions for visa to enter Japan(only for participants whose country is needed japanese entry visa)<Organizer>
International Budo Karate Organization ( I B K O )Website: www.kyokushin-worldkarate.org<Secretariat>
Kyokushin Sakamoto GroupMinami-Yamata 1-1-37, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, JAPANTel +81-(0)45-593-3747
Fax +81-(0)45-592-4239
E-mail info@kyokushin-worldkarate.org
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１．IN TR O D U C T IO NThe INTERNATIONAL BUDO KARATE ORGANIZATION (IBKO) was founded in 2011.
IBKO Kyokushin Karate Championship has been organized by IBKO Kyokushin Sakamoto group(Shihan Shigenori Sakamoto) since 2012.
The 2nd World Cup will be held on November 23, 2024 at Yoyogi National 2nd Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan.

２．S CH E DU L E
Nov. 22 (Fri) 02:00pm - 04:00pm
Nov.23(Sat) 08:30am

Players' registration, weigh-in at Yoyogi National 2nd Gymnasium

Players(Kata), attendants, and spectators begin to enter

09:00am

Opening ceremony for Kata competitors

09:30am

Kata competition

11:00amPlayers(Kumite) begin to enter

12:00am

Kumite competition

Nov. 24 (Sun) 01:00pm

Dan promotion examination and seminarat the gymnasium in the athletes' accommodation

3．INFORMATION ABOUT COMPETITION
1. Date of ChampionshipNovember 23, 2024
2. Place of Championship
Yoyogi National 2nd Gymnasium
2-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo,150-0041, Japan(Tel +81-3-3468-1171)<Access>
JR Yamanote Line
5-min. walkfrom Harajuku Station(West Exit)
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
5-min. walkfrom Meiji-jingumae Station(Exit 1)

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3．INFORMATION ABOUT COMPETITION
3. Kumite & Kata match categories Please see the registration list of Excel form for details.
4. Notes on Application
1) Deadline for submission of application forms for players, coaches, referees and oﬃcials
is July 31 2024.
2024. Please inform us about your ﬂight schedule upon ﬁxed.
2) To apply, enter the data of all participants (players, coaches, referees and oﬃcials)
in the prescribed Excel form and submit it via e-mail along with a photograph of each participant.
The photograph must be a color photograph of the applicant's upper body taken in karate gi
or formal attire. A photo of the applicant's face only is not acceptable.

E-mail to.

info@kyokushin-worldkarate.org

3) If you need a visa to enter Japan, please submit copies of all participants' passports anddocument (questions for visa to enter Japan) by July 31 2024.
4) The entry fee for overseas players shall be JPY2,000. This is considerably lower
than the participation fee for Japanese athletes, taking into account the cost of travel.
(The fee for players residing in Japan is 15,000 yen.)
5. Other Notes
1) The registration and weigh-in for kumite competitors will be held on November 22
from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Yoyogi Gymnastic Hall 2.
2Please bring your countryʼs ﬂag and display it in the hall.
2) The weigh-in will be done wearing “karate gi” Considering the weight of karate gi,
the excess within 2kgs will be allowed. In case of the excess over 2kgs, the competitor
will be disqualiﬁed.
3) Sticker-type numbers will be handed out after registration. Please aﬃx it to the center of your back.
4) If a player who has applied for participation is unable to participate for any reason,
please contact us as soon as possible.
5) Protest against the referee will not be accepted
6) Competitors are prohibited to wear any accessories.
Male competitors may not wear any shirt under their karate gi, even at the opening ceremony.
The undershirt of female competitors must be white.
7) A small gift corner from various countries will be set up at the venue for the purpose ofinternational exchange among all players, referees, staﬀ, and supporters.
Representatives from each country are asked to bring about 100 to 300 souvenirs, snacks, ormemorabilia unique to their country. (Gifts should not be expensive.)
Everyone present will be able to receive a small gift from their favorite country.

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3．INFORMATION ABOUT COMPETITION
6. About game time and protective gear for kumite match
Please see the IBKO Rules of Kumite Competitioin.
7. About kata matchno Age(as of Nov 23 2024)
1 Who will turn 7 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
2 Who will turn 8 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
3 Who will turn 9 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
4 Who will turn 10 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
5 Who will turn 11 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
6 Who will turn 11 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
7 Who will turn 12 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
8 Who will turn 12 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
9 Who will turn 13 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
10 Who will turn 14-15 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
11 Who will turn 13 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
12 Who will turn 14-15 years old between April 2024 and March 2025
13 18 years old or older (as of Nov 23 2024)
14 18 years old or older (as of Nov 23 2024)
15 35 years old or more (as of Nov 23 2024)
16 38 years old or more (as of Nov 23 2024)
17 48 years old or more (as of Nov 23 2024)
18 50 years old or more (as of Nov 23 2024)
19 60 years old or more (as of Nov 23 2024)

Gender KATA1
KATA2(final match)Girl & Boy 太極3(Taikyoku-3)
平安1(Pinan-1)
Girl & Boy 太極3(Taikyoku-3)
平安1(Pinan-1)
Girl & Boy 平安1(Pinan-1)
平安2(Pinan-2)
Girl & Boy 平安1(Pinan-1)
平安2(Pinan-2)
Girl
平安2(Pinan-2)
平安4(Pinan-4)
Boy
平安2(Pinan-2)
平安4(Pinan-4)
Girl
平安2(Pinan-2)
平安4(Pinan-4)
Boy
平安2(Pinan-2)
平安4(Pinan-4)
Girl
平安4(Pinan-4)
平安5(Pinan-5)
Girl
平安4(Pinan-4)
平安5(Pinan-5)
Boy
平安4(Pinan-4)
平安5(Pinan-5)
Boy
平安4(Pinan-4)
平安5(Pinan-5)
Woman 撃砕小(Gekisai-sho)
十八(Seipai)
Man撃砕小(Gekisai-sho)
十八(Seipai)
Woman 最破(Saiha)
征遠鎮(Seienchin)Man
突きの型(Tsuki no kata) 征遠鎮(Seienchin)
Woman 最破(Saiha)
征遠鎮(Seienchin)
Man撃砕大(Gekisai-dai)
征遠鎮(Seienchin)
Man撃砕大(Gekisai-dai)
征遠鎮(Seienchin)<Order of kata games>
1. The preliminary kata for each class shall be conducted alone, with 2-3 judges scoring the scores.
In case of a tie, the match will be decided by a rematch.
2. The top 2 and 3 ﬁnishers from the preliminary rounds will play semi-ﬁnal matches.
3. The winner of the semiﬁnal match and the ﬁrst-place ﬁnisher in the preliminary round willplay the ﬁnal match.
4. In the semi-ﬁnals and ﬁnals, two competitors shall perform at the same time.
Flag decisions will be made by three or more judges. There will be no draws.
<Evaluation Criteria>
1. Standard score (25 points)
Basic movement, Accuracy of technique, Lower body stability, Kiai & spirit,
Extra movement or blurring (points deducted)
2. Artistic score (25 points)
Grandeur, power of technique (male), grace of technique (female), linkage, posture, eye contact

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4．INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMMODATION
Under the following conditions, IBKO will cover the cost of lodging.
If you wish to use other hotels, you must make your own reservations and bear your own costs.
If you book your own hotel, please inform us of the name of the hotel and the duration of your stay.
Name of the accommodation: National Olympics Memorial Youth CenterLodge A
Address: 3-1, Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Duration of your stay: Check-in Nov 21 (Thu) 2024
Check-out Nov 25 (Mon) 2024
※If you wish to extend your stay, please check early to see if this is possible.
In this case, you must pay to us the cost of the extension ( USD 20 / night)※The breakfast is not included.
There is a shop in the Lodge D. The open time is from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.
※Lodge A rooms do not have showers. There are shower rooms, toilets, and loungethat are shared by the units (10 rooms). Linens are given at check-in and must be returned
before check-out. There is no hotel-like service, and rooms must be returned to their original
condition and cleaned before check-out.
Central Building
Lodge DLodge A
RoomLounge

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4．INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMMODATION
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center

Sangubashi Station is about 3 minutes from Shinjuku.
The NIYE is about 7 minutes walk from Sangubashi station.

From Narita Airport
Take the JR Sobu Line to Shinjuku Station (Narita Express about 80-90 minutes).
Transfer to a local train on the Odakyu Line (about 3 minutes).
The NIYE is about 7 minutes walk from the station.

From Haneda Airport
Take the Tokyo Monorail to Ham amatsucho(about 23 minutes).
Get JR Yamanote Line to Shinjuku(bound for Shibuya, about 23 minutes),
Or take the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa station(about 16 minutes).
Get JR Yamanote Line to Shinjuku(bound for Shibuya, about 23 minutes),
Transfer at Shinjuku station to local train on Odakyu Line.
Get oﬀ at Sangubashi station(about 3 minutes from Shinjuku).
The NIYE is about 7 minutes walk from the station.

By Subway (Chiyoda Line)
Get oﬀ at Yoyogi-Koen Station (Exit No.4 ).
The NIYE is about 10 minutes walk from the Exit No.4.
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4．INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMMODATION
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center↑Sangubashi Station

Yoyogi Park
Harajuku Station(JR)Yoyogi Koen Station200 m© GeoTechnologies,TInc.

SGNational Olympics Memorial Youth Center
Yoyogi National 2nd Gymnasium

1.6km 25 min. by walk

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5．INFORMATION ABOUT DAN PROMOTION EXAM AND SEMINAR
Date: Nov 24 (Sun) 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Place: National Olympics Memorial Youth Center
Athletic Building 3rd Gymnasium※Anyone attending the competition is welcome to attend the seminars.
In particular, representatives from each country must be present.
※Please enter the information of the examinee into the prescribed Excel application formand submit it by July 31.
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Please also send a color photo of the applicant in formal attire.
Dan promotion examination fees will be announced at a later date and must be paid in cashon November 22.
※Representatives
Representatives of each country should check the deadlines for branch authorization letters.
Those who have already expired and those who will expire in 2024 should complete
the renewal process. Those who are due in 2025 can also renew this time and save oninternational remittance fees and international shipping costs.
Letters of authorization expire two years after admission and three years thereafter.
The renewal fee is USD 50.
To apply for renewal, please ﬁll in the sheet "branch chief" in the application form
for dan promotion (Excel).

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