2026 European Kudo junior championship

2026 EUROPEAN KUDO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Vilnius, Lithuania 2026 - 02 - 28 I. AIM AND OBJECTS The aim of the championship is: - popularizing and developing Kudo as a mass and professional kind of sport; - raising the professional level of sportsmen from European countries. - rising the qualification of judges. II. ORGANISATION - Championship is organised by Lithuanian Kudo Sports Federation, European Kudo committee and International Kudo Federation. - Superior chief judge: Hideaki Takahashi & Osada Kenichi (Japan) - Secretary: Vilius Tarasevičius (Lithuania) III. THE PLACE AND THE TIME AF THE COMPETITION - Place: “Aerotorria Arena”, Dariaus ir Girėno g. 38B Vilnius, Lithuania - Date: 2025 - 02 - 28 - Competition start time: 10:00 AM IV. PARTICIPANTS OF THE CONTEST - Competitors from International Kudo Federation (K.I.F), European Kudo committee members and cooperating schools are allowed to take part in this competitio. In every age and weight category, every country can delegate 3 athletes, home country Lithuania - 4 athletes. Participants will fit defined age group if born between: KIDS U10 date of birth: 2017 and 2016 CADETS U12 date of birth: 2015 and 2014 CADETS U14 date of birth: 2013 and 2012 JUNIORS U16 date of birth: 2011 and 2010 The Weight Category for KIDS U10, CADETS U12, CADETS U14, JUNIORS U16 will be determined by looking at the participant’s entry. (*) Hansoku (foul) will be taken if false Weight is declared. KIDS U10 (Born 2017 - 2016) (Weight, kg) BOYS ≦24kg; ≦30kg; ≦36kg; ≦42kg; ≦48kg; >48kg. GIRLS ≦24kg; ≦30kg; ≦36kg; >36kg. CADETS U12 (Born 2015 - 2014) (Weight, kg) BOYS ≦30kg; ≦36kg; ≦42kg; ≦48kg; ;≦54kg; >54kg. GIRLS ≦30kg; ≦36kg; ≦42kg; >42kg. CADETS U14 (Born 2013 - 2012) (Weight, kg) BOYS ≦36kg; ≦42kg; ≦47kg; ≦52kg; ≦57kg; ≦62kg; >62kg GIRLS ≦37kg; ≦42kg; ≦47kg; ≦52kg; >52kg. JUNIORS U16 (Born 2011 - 2010) (Weight, kg) BOYS ≦48kg; ≦53kg; ≦58kg; ≦63kg; ≦68kg; ≦73kg; ≦78kg ≦83kg ≦88kg >88kg. GIRLS ≦43kg; ≦53kg; ≦63kg; >63kg. All unforseen cases are discussed by the board of judges before hand. During the Mandate Commission participants of the contest must have with themselves: - a certificate of birth, ID card or a passport - insurance policy (recommended) - Competitors application must be filled till 2026 FEBRUARY 8th and originals brought to Weight-ins. - Application and other documents you can find www.ku-do.eu - All International Kudo branches register their athletes through KumiteTechnology.com V. OUTFIT AND EQUIPMENT Obligatory outfit during the contest: KUDO GI (kimono) (white and blue colour) Necessary individual equipment: - NHG Neo head guard; - a groin protection ( a bandage ). - Kudo long gloves for all juniors categories; - Kudo shin protection; It is prohibited to put protective equipment on top of the GI! VI. PROGRAM 2025 - 02 - 27 Adress: Aerotorria Arena (Dariaus ir Girėno g. 38a, Vilnius). -15:00 pm - 18:00 pm. Weigh-ins -18:00 pm - 20:00 pm . Referee/Branch chief training 2025 - 02 - 28 Adress: Aerotorria Arena (Dariaus ir Girėno g. 38a, Vilnius). - 9:00 am. Athletes & participants gather at “Aerotorria Arena”, Dariaus ir Girėno g. 34F, Vilnius, Lithuania - 10:00 am. Competition starts - 17:00 pm. Competition ends - 20:00 pm. Sayonara party 2025 - 03 - 01 Adress: H. Manto g. 6, Vilnius at A - Force BJJ academy. - 10:00 am. - 13:00 pm. Belt promotion test VI. ACVOMMODATION Official championship hotel LOOP HOTEL VII.INFORMATION Email: [email removed] or Whatsapp ([phone removed]) *Whatsapp group for European Kudo branch chiefs (2026 European Kudo junior championship). Link to community chat: Whatsapp.com VIII. AWARDS OF WINNERS Winners and prize winners are selected according to „HOKUTOKI“ rules. Competitors who have taken the first, the second and the third places in each category will be awarded with cups, medals and diplomas of the first, the second and the third degree. IX. FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE CONTEST The organizers of the tournament ensure its financial support. The competition fee for competitors is 50 Eur. Sayonara party 25 eur. European Kudo committee member Lithuania Kudo sports federation president Vilius Tarasevičius