BRASIL 2022 - XXIII WORLD TRADITIONAL KARATE-DO CHAMPHIONSHIP

World Traditional Karate-Do Federation WTKF • June 29, 2022

XXIII WORLD TRADITIONAL KARATE-DO CHAMPIONSHIP 2022

 President's letter

At the bottom of this page is the CATEGORIES information.

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The XXIII World Traditional Karate-Do Championship 2022 begins! OSS


INTERNATIONAL

WTKF JUDGES & COACHES REFRESHER COURSE

Two complete training sections to increase the knowledge of judges & coaches previous the XXIII World Traditional Karate-Do competitions. The Seminar will be conducted by the WTKF technical commission with the support of international Masters and Judges.


PLACE: UFRN University Campus

Natal RN Brasil

October 18 & 19 th


I - GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: World Traditional Karate-Do Championship 2022

Sanctioned by: World Traditional Karate-Do Federation (WTKF)

Organized by: Confederação de Karate-Dô Tradicional Brasileira - CKTB: It will be held in Natal - Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil).

Location of the event: Nélio Dias multi-sport gym; Address: Av. Guararapes, s/n - Lagoa Azul, Natal - RN, 59020-030.


PARTICIPANTS

All athletes that are selected by the respective WTKF National Federations to compete must fulfil the following conditions:


  • They must have the WTKF registered black belt (Shodan or higher) – registration number. This applies to age categories – seniors, youth, juniors and cadets.
  • Age in agreement with their competition category.
  • They must know, fully understand and be able to compete in accordance with the WTKF competition rules.
  • They must be free of any physical or mental handicap that might cause a breach of the WTKF rules.
  • All KUMITE, KO-GO and FUKU-GO athletes are obliged to have mouth (tooth) guards (breast-protection for women, groin protector for men are optional, but recommended safety equipment).
  • They must have his/her own international traveling insurance and also personal accident insurance issued by their respective National Federations.
  • They must belong to a National Federation which is a full and paid member of the WTKF including the year 2022.
  • They must present Medical Release and International Health Insurance to Medical Emergencies.
  • All countries must bring two national flags.


COMPETITION RULES

WTKF COMPETITION RULES

CATEGORIES & NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Age and competition categories


INDIVIDUAL Category

CADET (Individual)

(14-15 years old; born in 2008 and 2007)

COMPETITION CATEGORIES Number of Athletes per country Remarks
Men's Individual Kata 3 athletes
Women's Individual Kata 3 athletes
Men's Fuku-go 3 athletes Using Ko-go Kumite
Women's Fuku-go 3 athletes Using Ko-go Kumite
Men's Individual Kumite 3 athletes Using Ko-go Kumite
Women's Individual Kumite 3 athletes Using Ko-go Kumite

JUNIOR (Individual)

(16-17 years old; born in 2006 and 2005)

COMPETITION CATEGORIES Number of Athletes per country Remarks
Men's Individual Kata 3 athletes
Women's Individual Kata 3 athletes
Men's Fuku-go 3 athletes Using Ko-go Kumite
Women's Fuku-go 3 athletes Using Ko-go Kumite
Men's Individual Kumite 3 athletes Using Ko-go Kumite
Women's Individual Kumite 3 athletes Using Ko-go Kumite

YOUTH (Individual)

(18-19-20 years old; born in 2004, 2003 and 2002)

COMPETITION CATEGORIES Number of Athletes per country Remarks
Men's Individual Kata 3 athletes
Women's Individual Kata 3 athletes
Men's Individual Kumite 3 athletes Using Jiyu Kumite
Women's Individual Kumite 3 athletes Using Jiyu Kumite
Men's Fuku-go 3 athletes Using Jiyu Kumite
Women's Fuku-go 3 athletes Using Jiyu Kumite

SENIOR (Individual)

(Age 21 + ; born in 2001 and before)

COMPETITION CATEGORIES Number of Athletes per country Remarks
Men's Individual Kata 3 athletes
Women's Individual Kata 3 athletes
Men's Individual Kumite 3 athletes Using Jiyu Kumite
Women's Individual Kumite 3 athletes Using Jiyu Kumite
Men's Fuku-go 3 athletes Using Jiyu Kumite
Women's Fuku-go 3 athletes Using Jiyu Kumite

TEAM Category

CADET (Team)

(14-15 years old; born in 2008 and 2007)

COMPETITION CATEGORIES Number of Athletes Remarks
Men's Synchronized Kata 1 Team (3 athletes)
Women's Synchronized Kata 1 Team (3 athletes)
Men's En-bu 1 Team (2 athletes)
Mixed En-bu 1 Team (2 athletes)

JUNIOR (Team)

(16-17 years old; born in 2006 and 2005)

COMPETITION CATEGORIES Number of Athletes Remarks
Men's Synchronized Kata 1 Team (3 athletes)
Women's Synchronized Kata 1 Team (3 athletes)
Men's En-bu 1 Team (2 athletes)
Mixed En-bu 1 Team (2 athletes)

COMBINED COMPETITION (YOUTH + SENIOR) Team

YOUTH (18-19-20 years old; born in 2004, 2003 and 2002)

SENIOR (18-19-20 years old; born in 2001 and before)

COMPETITION CATEGORIES Number of Athletes Remarks
Men's Synchronized Kata 1 Team (3 athletes)
Women's Synchronized Kata 1 Team (3 athletes)
Men's En-bu 1 Team (2 athletes)
Mixed En-bu 1 Team (2 athletes)
Women's Team Kumite 1 Team (3 athletes + 2) Using Jiyu Kumite
Men's Team Kumite 1 Team (3 athletes + 2) Using Jiyu Kumite

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