CategorIes / IndIvIdual - KumIte

EVENT YEARS / DATE OF BIRTH WEIGHT COMPETITORS LIMIT REMARKS
Boys Individual Kumite < 12yrs after 2014 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Girls Individual Kumite < 12yrs after 2014 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
Boys Individual Kumite 12 - 13yrs 2013-2014 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Girls Individual Kumite 12 - 13yrs 2013-2014 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
Boys Individual Kumite 14 - 15yrs 2011-2012 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Girls Individual Kumite 14 - 15yrs 2011-2012 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
Boys Individual Kumite 16 – 17yrs 2010-2009 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Girls Individual Kumite 16 – 17yrs 2010-2009 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
Boys Individual Kumite 18 – 19yrs 2008-2007 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Girls Individual Kumite 18 – 19yrs 2008-2007 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
Men’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2006-1987 < 65 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Men’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2006-1987 65 kg – 75 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Men’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2006-1987 75kg and over 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Men’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2006-1987 over 85 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
GENERAL CATEGORY RULES:

★ If there are 3 or fewer participants in any category, it may be…next higher or lower category, whichever has fewer participants.

4 WeIght CategorIes

EVENT YEARS / DATE OF BIRTH WEIGHT COMPETITORS LIMIT REMARKS
Men’s Grand Champion 20-39yrs 2006-1987 TOP 2 contestans per each class ★ For Men’s Grand Champion tournament -Top 4 CONTESTANTS per ...on tournament, non-participation is NOT allowed without injury.
Women’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2006-1987 < 60 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Women’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2006-1987 60 kg + 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Women’s Grand Champion 20-39yrs 2006-1987 TOP 2 contestans per each class ★ For Women’s Grand Champion tournament -Top 2 CONTESTANTS per ...on tournament, non-participation is NOT allowed without injury.
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 40 – 44yrs 1986-1982 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 40 – 44yrs 1986-1982 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 45 – 49yrs 1981-1977 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 45 – 49yrs 1981-1977 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 50 – 54yrs 1976-1972 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 50 – 54yrs 1976-1972 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 55 – 59yrs 1971-1967 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 56 – 59yrs 1971-1967 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 60 – 64yrs 1966-1962 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 60 – 64yrs 1966-1962 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 65 +yrs 1961 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 65 +yrs 1961 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon Han shobu 2 minutes
GENERAL CATEGORY RULES:

★ If there are 3 or fewer participants in any category, it may be…next higher or lower category, whichever has fewer participants.