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【Invitation Letter】 THE KARATE GRAND PRIX 2020
The 7th KWF International Open Karate Tournament
Sep, 2019
Dear Country and Team Representative
KWF JAPAN has the honor to invite you and your team to
participate in [THE KARATE GRAND PRIX 2020] on March 01,
2020 in Chiba-Tokyo, Japan.
We will hold this Open Karate Tournament under the official auspices
of the Chiba City Board of Education, Chiba Prefectural Board of
Education and the Mainichi Newspaper.
We would highly appreciate your co-operation and participation.
We would welcome many competitors to join, especially adult
strong competitors. The number of participants in each class is
unlimited.
Very sincerely yours,
OSU
Shihan Noriyuki Tanaka
Representative of K WF JAPAN
ああ
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DATE
March 01, 2020
COMPETITION VENUE :
Chiba Port Arena (refer to page “COMPETITION VENUE”)
SCHEDULE :
8:30 a.m. Door Open
8:45 a.m. Referee/Judge Meeting
9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
9:50 a.m. Competition Begins
REGISTRATION AND WEIGHT-IN :
13:00 February 29
Lobby of APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
(refer to page “ACCOMODATIONS” ), 1F West wing
REGISTRATION FEE :
7,000 JPY : (No. 1 – No.39)
9,000 JPY : (No.40 – No.50)
Required fee in cash at the REGISTRATION AND WEIGHT-IN
(February 29)
PRE-REGISTRATION [Only accept mails from the dojo
representative]
DEADLINE: December 14, 2019
DEADLINE: December 1, 2019 (For European Countries,
which need VISA )
We asking to Asian, African countries to get VISA by
themselves, because the process of making Official Invitation
Letter for these countries is very difficult. Thank You for
understanding.
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GENERAL RULES:
K WF Rules for all Categories.
Notice: Jodan-Mawashi-Geri and Gedan-Mawashi-Geri are allowed
for the categories of Boys and Girls except Jodan-Hiza-Geri.
Rules are the subject to change appropriately.
JUDGES:
Selected by the KWF JAPAN
Please participate in this Open Tournament as
JUDGE from your country too.
AWARDS:
Trophy or Medal for top three
Two competitors for third place (No game for the third place)
LIABILITY:
Participate on your risk.
Required Parental Permission Signature for the under 18.
COMPETITION VENUE:
Chiba P ort Arena
http://chibacity.spo-sin.or.jp/shisetu/arena-top/arena-
main.html
1-20 Tonya-cho, Chuo-Ku,
Chiba City
Tel: +81 43 241 0006
Chiba Port Arena
~8minutes by train to JR Chiba Minato Station (Chiba Port Arena)
from JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station (APA Hotel).
~15 minutes by walk from JR Chiba Minato Station.
ACCOMONDATIONS: Official Hotel of 【KARATE GRAND PRIX 2020】
APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
http://www.apahotel.com/makuhari/english/guest.html
2-3 Hibino, Mihama-Ku, Chiba-city, Chiba, Japan
Tel: + 81 43 296 1111 e-mail [email protected]
APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
(8 minutes by walk from Kaihin Makuhari Station.)
One building truly stands out among the Tokyo Bay Area`s modern
skyline. There are some restaurants at this hotel.
IMPORTANT – the official hotel “APA Hotel” Reservation
1. KWF Japan would not reserve the hotel. Please reserve [APA
Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari] on your own responsibility
through “Booking.com” http://www.booking.com/.
2. Recommend you to reserve the amount of rooms as soon as
possible since rooms are limited. Cancellation would be
accepted until just before the lodging.
3. Recommend you to reserve the Hotel during the October since
VISA documents require the Hotel information ( Hotel Name,
TEL, Reserved Date ) .
4. If the APA hotel was unavailable, recommend you to reserve
the others nearby the APA hotel through “Booking.com”
http://www.booking.com/ on your own responsibility.
Recommended Hotels
Hotel New Otani Makuhari (0.1km from APA Hotel)
Hotel Francs (0.3km from APA Hotel)
Hotel Green Tower (0.3km from APA Hotel)
5. Tutorial for “Booking.com”
Visit “Booking.com” http://www.booking.com/
Select language
Enter the Destination or hotel name, please enter “Chiba”
Enter “check in date”, “check out date”, “guests”
Click “Search”
Click “choose your room” and reserve APA Hotel
ACCESS from Narita Airport
1. Go to the KEISEI BUS booth in front of the ARRIVAL Gate
in Narita Airport.
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/service/list/svc_32.html#t2
2. Buy the Ticket (JPY 900) towards to “APA Hotel & Resort
Tokyo Bay Makuhari” and check the Number of Bus Stop.
3. Go to the Bus Stop and wait.(the Bus departures every 40~60
min)
http://www.keiseibus.co.jp/global/en/timetable.php?id=22
LUNCH during the Tournament
Able to buy the Lunch nearby the Stadium(Chiba Port Arena).
Chibaminato Station
Convenience store
Chiba Port Arena
----- Required documents -----
Application
Required December 14
(December 1, for European countries which need
VISA)
Mail to : [email protected]
*Registration List form
*Team details for VISA form
*Passport (Copy of page with photo)
*Grand Prix original T-shirts application form
----- Registration -----
Required February 29
*Agreement Form (Original)
*Medical Certificate (Original, in English)
(with sports Medic`s sign and Hospital`s stamp)
*Health Insurance Certificate (Original, in English)
(for any accidents that may occur at the competition)
*Passport (Original)
*Registration Fee (JPY Only)
*Karategi (for Weight in) and Protectors (for Check)
Team Representative Coaches Judges
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The number of participants is unlimited.
KYOKUSHIN WORLD FEDERATION JAPAN
THE KARATE GRAND PRIX 2020
The 7th KWF International Open Karate Tournament
Family Name First NameMale
/Female
Registration List
Family Name
Name of Dojo Country Number of Participants
First Name
Height
(cm)Age
Weight
(kg)
The pre-Registration Deadline: Please email "Required documents" till
December 14, 2019. The deadline of European Countries which need
VISA is December 1, 2019
[Only accept mails from the dojo representative.]
Family Name First NameDate of Birth
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Rank
(Dan/Kyu)
Male
/Female
Kumite
Category No.
Coach
/Judge
Male
/Female
Record of Awards
Name of Dojo Country
Flight Number From(City) Airport nameDate of
arrival Flight Number Airport name To(City)
Date of
departure
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KYOKUSHIN WORLD FEDERATION JAPAN
Passport NumberName Male/Female Nationality Age Occupation
Representative & Shipping Address
(For the documents to be submitted with visa application)
Date of Birth
(DD/MM/YYYY)
The Karate Grand Prix 2020
The 7th KWF Interntional Open Karate
Tournament
Team details for VISA
The number of participants is unlimited.
The Pre-Registration Deadline:Please email "Required
documents" till December 14, 2019 (The deadline of European
countries which need VISA is December 1, 2019).
Only accept mails from the dojo representative.
HOTEL INFORMATION IN JAPAN
Hotel's Name & TEL Number Date of Check in Date of Check out
To JAPAN From JAPAN
Male/Female
Age
Weight(kg)
Date(dd/mm/yyyy)
WAIVER: I, ____________________________________ , the undersigned, hereby waive any and all rights,
claims or action that I may have against the Open Karate Tournament Executive Committee and all other
persons and organizations associated with this event in any capacity from any and all liability due to injuries
or losses that I might incur as a result of attending/participating at this event. I have read, understand, and
agree to abide by the rules associated with this event and assume all responsibility and any associated
liability of such rules. In addition, I am fully aware of my medical condition and hereby certify that I am
mentally and physically capable to compete at this event. I agree to allow the Open Karate Tournament
Executive Committee and any journalists to photograph and/or videotape me for any purpose and without
any expectation of compensation for any reason.
Signature
Parental Permission Signature (under 18)
ZIP
Rank(Dan/kyu)
Country
Date of Birth(dd/mm/yyyy)
Name of Dojo
KYOKUSHIN WORLD FEDERATION JAPAN
THE KARATE GRANDPRIX 2020
The 7th KWF International Open Karate Tournament
Agreement Form
Name
Address
Kumite Category
Record of Awards
Phone
State
Years. Experience
Height(cm)
Number Year of birth Weight
1 Boys & Girls All Belts Apr 2014~Mar 2015
2 Boys & Girls All Belts Apr 2013~Mar 2014
3 Boys & Girls White~Orange Belts Apr 2012~Mar 2013
4 Boys & Girls Over Blue Belt Apr 2012~Mar 2013
5 Boys White~Orange Belts Apr 2011~Mar 2012
6 Boys Over Blue Belt Apr 2011~Mar 2012
7 Girls All Belts Apr 2011~Mar 2012
8 Boys White~Blue Belts Apr 2010~Mar 2011
9 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2010~Mar 2011 -30kg
10 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2010~Mar 2011 +30kg
11 Girls All Belts Apr 2010~Mar 2011
12 Boys White~Blue Belts Apr 2009~Mar 2010
13 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2009~Mar 2010 -33kg
14 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2009~Mar 2010 +33kg
15 Girls All Belts Apr 2009~Mar 2010
16 Boys White~Blue Belts Apr 2008~Mar 2009
17 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2008~Mar 2009 -37kg
18 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2008~Mar 2009 +37kg
19 Girls All Belts Apr 2008~Mar 2009
20 Boys White~Blue Belts Apr 2007~Mar 2008
21 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2007~Mar 2008 -40kg
22 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2007~Mar 2008 -50kg
23 Boys Over Yellow Belt Apr 2007~Mar 2008 +50kg
24 Girls All Belts Apr 2007~Mar 2008
25 Junior High School Boys Light weight Apr 2006~Mar 2007 -45kg
26 Junior High School Boys Middle weight Apr 2006~Mar 2007 -55kg
27 Junior High School Boys Heavy weight Apr 2006~Mar 2007 +55kg
28 Junior High School Boys Light weight Apr 2004~Mar 2006 -55kg
29 Junior High School Boys Middle weight Apr 2004~Mar 2006 -60kg
30 Junior High School Boys Heavy weight Apr 2004~Mar 2006 +60kg
31 Junior High School Girls Light weight Apr 2004~Mar 2007 -48kg
32 Junior High School Girls Heavy weight Apr 2004~Mar 2007 +48kg
33 High School Boys Light weight Apr 2001~Mar 2004 -60kg
34 High School Boys Middle weight Apr 2001~Mar 2004 -65kg
35 High School Boys Heavy weight Apr 2001~Mar 2004 +65kg
36 High School Girls Light weight Apr 2001~Mar 2004 -50kg
37 High School Girls Heavy weight Apr 2001~Mar 2004 +50kg
38 Rookie (White~Yellow Belts) Light weight +18 years old -70 kg
39 Rookie (White~Yellow Belts) Heavy weight +18 years old +70 kg
40 Senior Men Light weight +18 years old -65kg
41 Senior Men Middle weight +18 years old -75kg
42 Senior Men Light heavy weight +18years old -85kg
43 Senior Men Heavy weight +18years old +85kg
44 Senior Women Light weight +18years old -50kg
45 Senior Women Middle weight +18years old -60kg
46 Senior Women Heavy weight +18years old +60kg
47 Senior Master Men Light weight +38 years old -75kg
48 Senior Master Men Heavy weight +38 years old +75kg
49 Senior Master Men Light weight +45 years old -75kg
50 Senior Master Men Heavy weight +45 years old +75kg
The executive committee has the right to cancel or modify Kumite categories appropriately.
Kumite categories
The Karate Grand Prix 2020Competitor will be allocated according to date of birth and may compete in only one weight category.
FIGHTING TIME
Preliminary matchesHon-Sen Encho-Sen Sai Encho-Sen
Boys & Girls 1min 30sec 1min -
Junior High School Boys & Girls 2min 1min 30sec -
High School Boys & Girls 2min 1min 30sec -
Seinor Women 2min 2min -
Senior Men 2min 2min -
Senior Master Men, Rookie 2min 2min -
Semi-final & Final matchesHon-Sen Encho-Sen Sai Encho-Sen
Boys & Girls 1min 30sec 1min -
Junior High School Boys & Girls 2min 1min 30sec -
High School Boys & Girls 2min 1min 30sec -
Seinor Women 2min 2min 2min
Senior Men 3min 2min 2min
Senior Master Men, Rookie 2min 2min -
Protection
Head GearShin & Instep
Pads (Cloth)
Hand Pads
(Cloth)Groin Cup
Kneepads
(cloth)
Breast
Protection
Boys obligation obligation obligation obligation *obli/opt prohibited
Girls obligation obligation obligation optional *obli/opt *obli/opt
Junior High School Boys obligation obligation obligation obligation obligation prohibited
Junior High School Girls obligation obligation obligation optional obligation obligation
High School Boys obligation obligation obligation obligation obligation prohibited
High School Girls obligation obligation obligation optional obligation obligation
Seinor Women prohibited obligation prohibited optional prohibited obligation
Senior Men prohibited prohibited prohibited obligation prohibited prohibited
Senior Master Men,Rookie optional obligation prohibited obligation optional prohibited
The exective committee prepares the head gear.*Breast protection (sponge type) is obligation for women and girls from category 11.*Knee pads(cloth) is obligation for children from category 8. Girls and women competitors may wear a plain white T-shirt beneath karategi.All protectors: white color