Moldova Open Cup

MOLDOVA OPEN CUP 1st Edition – International Fullcontact Karate Tournament OSU, We are honored to invite your club to participate in the Moldova Open Cup – 1st Edition , an international Fullcontact Karate competition held under the rules of the Fullcontact Karate Organization and organized by Shogun Dojo Club , under the auspices of the National Shinkyokushinkai Karate Federation of Moldova. A competition intended for children, cadets, juniors and seniors in the following categories: Advanced – A (+8 kyu) * and Beginners – B (no kyu, 10th, 9th kyu). * All children born between 2020 and 2016 will be awarded and will be grouped in categories of 3–4 participants . Beginners , starting with categories 2015–2014 , will be grouped in categories of a maximum of 8 participants . The maximum number of athletes in an advanced category will be 12 participants . Event Overview 📅 Date: June 6, 2026 📍 Venue: Sports Complex Pănășești, Republic of Moldova The competition is open to all martial arts clubs , regardless of style, willing to compete under full-contact rules . Participation Fees Kumite: 800 MDL (40 EUR) Kata: 500 MDL (25 EUR) Both disciplines: 1000 MDL (50 EUR) Awards & Benefits 1st, 2nd, 3rd place: Trophy, Medal, Diploma Two 3rd places awarded COMPETITION CATEGORIES Boys - U-6 2020-2021 -- -20 kg, -25 kg, +25 kg. Girls - U-6 2020-2021 -- -20 kg, -25 kg, +25 kg. Boys - U-8, 2019-2018 -- -20 kg, -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, +35 kg. Girls - U-8, 2019-2018 -- -20 kg, -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, +35 kg. Boys - U-10, A / B , 2017-2016 -- -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, +40 kg. Girls - U-10, A / B , 2017-2016 -- -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, +35 kg. Boys - U-12, A / B , 2015-2014 -- -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, +45 kg. Girls - U-12, A / B , 2015-2014 -- -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, +45 kg. Boys - U-14, A / B , 2013-2012 -- -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg. Girls - U-14, A / B , 2013-2012 -- -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg. Boys - U-16, A / B , 2011-2010 -- -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, +70 kg. Girls - U-16, A / B , 2011-2010 -- -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg. Boys - U-18, A / B , 2009-2008 -- -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -75 kg, +75 kg. Girls - U-18, A / B , 2009-2008 -- -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, +60. Veterans (+40 years) -- -80 kg, +80 kg. Senior men (+18 years) -- -70 kg, -80 kg, -90 kg, +90 kg. Senior men (+18 years) -- -70 kg, -80 kg, -90 kg, +90 kg. Senior women (+18 years) -- -55 kg, -60 kg, +60 kg. PLEASE BE ADVISED!!! All direct kicks to the jodan level are allowed, for all age categories, under the rules of the Fullcontact Karate Organization. FIGHTING TIME FOR EACH AGE CATEGORY: Children 2019-2016 - 1 min - 1 min - Weight ( 1 kg ) - 1 min Children 2015-2012 - 1:30 sec - 1min - Weight ( 2 kg ) - 1 min Cadets&Juniors 2011-2008 - 2 min - 2 min - Weight ( 3 kg ) - 1 min Adults - 3 min - 2 min - Weight ( 3 kg ) - 2 min Registration 🗓 Deadline: May 21, 2026 Each club must submit: Official registration form Valid ID documents Medical certificate (fit for full-contact competition) Parental consent (for minors) (Kindly contact us via email at [email removed] to receive the parental consent form.) At least one certified referee Contact Organizer: President of Shogun Dojo Club - Senpai Ion Ursu 📞 [phone removed] 📧 [email removed] More information For further information regarding kata categories and general inquiries, please contact us via email at [email removed] or by phone at [phone removed] (available on Viber, WhatsApp, and Telegram). We look forward to welcoming you to Moldova! OSU!