BS Cup 2026

BS CUP 2026 It all starts here Guest of Honor Shihan Angel Alvado – 7th Dan (Spain) Karate Tournament – Moderated Knock Down & Knock Down 📅 Saturday, 11 April 2026 📍 Copenhagen, Denmark WHO CAN PARTICIPATE BS Cup is a tournament for everyone – both experienced and inexperienced fighters. Classes for inexperienced fighters are reserved for fighters with very limited experience (maximum two tournaments prior to this event). Experienced fighters aged 18+ may compete in either Knock Down or Moderated Knock Down . Participants will be matched by grade, weight, experience, and age . Fighting classes will be created after registration closes. Minimum age for participation: 8 years . Only Moderated Knock Down is allowed for fighters under 18. Gloves are mandatory for fighters under 18 in classes without vest. There are no semi-contact classes . Separate classes for experienced and less experienced senior fighters. Fixed weight classes in Knock Down (additional classes may be added if needed). Weight Rules Weight in Moderated Knock Down is measured with dogi . A deviation of more than 3 kg results in disqualification . In Knock Down, weight is measured without dogi and must match the fixed weight class. CLASSES Disciplines: Moderated Knock Down & Knock Down Participants will be divided into classes based on: Grade Weight Experience Age Competition format: Cup system — first match pairs fighters with similar experience. Typically around 25 classes , including Senior 40+ . Knock Down Weight Classes Men -70 kg 70–80 kg +80 kg Senior +40 (open) Women -65 kg +65 kg Senior +40 (open) Additional classes may be added depending on number of participants. RULES Moderated Knock Down Full contact to body and legs allowed. Only controlled (marked) kicks to the side of the head allowed. No full contact to head. No punches or front kicks to the head. Fighting time: 2 minutes , with possible extension: Over 16 years: +2 minutes Under 16 years: +1 minute If wearing vest, attacks outside vest area are not allowed. Knock Down Follows WKB International Knock Down rules , with one exception: Fighters must wear white shin/instep protection . SCHEDULE 📅 Saturday, 11 April 2026 Weigh-in: 07:30 – 09:00 (Or Friday at 19:00) Competition starts approx.: 10:00 ⚠️ Remember to bring medical certificate for weigh-in. PROTECTION EQUIPMENT Required for all: White shin guards Groin protector (men) White karate dogi Additional rules: Women over 16 must wear chest protector Fighters under 18 must use helmet Fighters under 18 must use gloves in classes without vest Inexperienced fighters under 16 must use vest + helmet Fighters aged 14–15 (experienced) fight without vest Fighters under 14 must use vest + helmet Participants must bring their own: Helmet Shin guards Groin protector Chest protector Vests may be provided by the organizer, but bringing your own is recommended. Mouthguard is optional but strongly recommended . LOCATION BS Karate TK Ungdomsgård Tuborgvej 185 2400 Copenhagen NV Denmark REGISTRATION Registration deadline: Thursday, 26 March 2026 Registration must be done collectively by the club Payment required upon registration Late registrations will not be accepted Participation confirmed only after payment received Age = age on competition day Weight (Moderated Knock Down) = with dogi (max deviation 3 kg) PRICE DKK 230 / SEK 340 / NOK 365 / EUR0 31 Payment options Bank transfer Danske Bank Reg: 4420 – Account: [phone removed] IBAN: DK18 3000 4160 3635 17 SWIFT/BIC: DABADKKK (Use EUR for international transfers) Sweden: Swish [phone removed] Denmark/Norway/Finland: MobilePay [phone removed] Medical note: https://bscup.dk/medicalnote.docx SPECTATORS 🎟️ Free admission — Come and support the fighters! SHOP Food & drinks available: Sandwiches Tea & coffee Energy bars Soft drinks Equipment available for purchase: Gi’s Belts Protection gear Payment: Cash / MobilePay / Swish INFORMATION 📧 [email removed] 🌐 www.bscup.dk 🌐 www.bskarate.dk