Description
Underwriter:
MAC Promotions Ltd – Victory House, Chequers Road, Long Stratton, Norwich Norfolk. NR15 2ZJ. United Kingdom
Tel : 0044 7917 304667 or 0044 7769 215881
Tournament Director :
Mr Chris Hemstock (GBR)
Mr Peter Fawbert (GBR)
Tournament Arbitrator :
Mr Adam Hitcham (GBR)
Rules :
World Martial Arts Games Committee Rules & Regulations (Version 4.2– Revised September, 2016)
Sanctioning Body :
World Martial Arts Games Committee (WMAGC)
Divisions Included at the World Martial Arts Games:
ParaWMAG - Athletes with Special Needs
Chinese Traditional Open Hand Forms
Japanese Traditional Open Hand Forms
Korean Traditional Open Hand Forms
Chinese Short Weapons Forms
Chinese Long Weapons Forms
Japanese Wooden Weapons Forms
Japanese Bladed Weapons Forms
Korean Weapons Forms
Non Traditional/Creative Open Hand Forms (Without Music)
Creative Musical Hand Forms
Musical Creative Weapons Forms
Extreme Hand Forms
Extreme Weapons Forms
Points Sparring
Light Continuous Sparring
Kick Light Continuous Sparring
Kumite
Creative Self Defence
Reality Self Defence
Breaking/Destruction
Grappling/Submission (Gi)
Grappling/Submission (No Gi)
Grapple & Strike
Competitor Registration
Early Registration
Must be by 1st May 2025.
Registration = £58.00 Per Athlete
All Divisions = £40.00 Per Athlete
All Team Events = £40.00 Per Athlete
Normal Registration
Must be by 1st July 2025
Registration = £62.00 Per Athlete
All Divisions = £45.00 Per Athlete
All Team Events = £45.00 Per Athlete
Late and Final Registration
Must be by 31st July 2025
Registration = £69.00
All Divisions = £50.00
All Team Events = £50.00 Per Athlete
Coaching Pass :
Tournament Coaching Pass - To be allowed on the floor, coaches must attend the Coaches Meeting on Thursday November 6th at 15:30 – 16:30 at The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo. At the Meeting coaches will receive their coaching passes which will allow them onto the competition floor and access to all days. Coaches without credentials will not be allowed on the competition floor.
Referee Registration :
All officials must attend the Referee Meeting, which will take place on Thursday November 6th at 16:30 – 17:30 at The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo. At the Meeting officials will receive their certification and referee’s shirt.
General Admission :
3 Day (7th, 8th & 9th) Weekend Pass: £40.00 (£50.00 Late registration after 1st July)
Officials/Referee’s Shirts :
Complementary
2025 WMAGC T Shirt :
More information soon.
Photography Pass :
Official photographers will only be allowed with-in the Competition areas.
Event Schedule
Thursday 6th November 2025
Athletes Equipment Check and Weigh-in – The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo. Meeting Room Q3.
09:00 – 17:00 All Athletes to attend on site registration - Passport/Proof of Residence/Birth Certificate check, Submission of Doctors Health Clearance Letter. Combative Safety Equipment & Weapons Equipment Check and Weigh-in. Athletes will also receive their Competition Credentials.
Coaches Meeting – The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo. Main Arena Q2
15:30 – 16:30 All Coaches must attend – Credential Collection – Introduction to Event Officials, WMAGC President, WMAG Host & WMAG Director, Event Arbitrator, Head Referee, Meet the Team. (No Coach Creditials, NO ACCESS to performace areas)
Referee’s Meeting – The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo. Main Arena Q2
16:30 – 17:30 Collection - Introduction to Event Officials, WMAGC President, WMAG Host & WMAG Director, Event Arbitrator, Head Referee, Meet the Team. No Officials Creditials, NO ACCESS to performace areas)
18:30 - 22:30 Norwegian 'KOS' Welcoming Party, starting the 2025 World Martial Arts Games in traditional Norwegian style - Not to be missed !
Competition Day 1
Friday 7th November 2025
WMAGC – World Games, The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo Main Arena Q2.
All Ages – All FORMS DIVISIONS
08:30 Doors Open
09:00 Team Parade
09:30 Opening of the Games - The National Anthem - + More
10:00 Referees, Officials and Coaches Briefing All Referees and Coaches MUST attend this briefing.
10:30 Day 1 Competition Commences
18:00 Day 1 Competition Closes
Competition Day 2
Saturday 8th November 2025
WMAGC – World Games, The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo Main Arena Q2.
All Ages - ALL SPARRING DIVISIONS (Points, Continuous & Kumite)
08:00 Doors Open
09:15 Referees, Officials and Coaches Briefing All Referees and Coaches MUST attend this briefing.
09:30 Day 2 Competition Commences
18:00 Day 2 Competition Closes
Competition Day 3
Sunday 9th November 2025
WMAGC – World Games, The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo, Main Arena Q2.
All Ages – SJJIF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (BJJ), SELF DEFENCE & BREAKING DIVISIONS
09:00 Doors Open
09:15 Referees, Officials and Coaches Briefing All Referees and Coaches MUST attend this briefing.
09:30 Day 3 Competition Commences
17:00 Day 3 Competition Closes
WMAGC Banquet The Qube Exhibition Centre, Oslo Q1.
18:30 WMAGC Closing Banquet and Awards Evening - £65.00 per person (Dress-code Smart)
Please note – The above is a tentative schedule and Mac Promotions Ltd reserves the right to amend and change accordingly.
Division Lists and Rules
All competitors are advised to double check those events that they are entering to ensure that they are in the correct divisions. All divisions will be organised before the day of the competition and cannot be changed.
Age for the competition will be determined by the Age of the competitor on 7th-9th November 2025
Ranks will be determined as follows:
Forms and Kickboxing Divisions:
Beginner: Less than 2 years training in martial arts
Advanced: More than 2 years training in martial arts
Black Belt: Black Belt rank in martial arts.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Divisions:
See www.sjjukf.org for an International Ruleset for BJJ.
NO Professional Fighters allowed (MMA, Kickboxing etc)
Please Note: An Advanced or Black Belt competitor can compete up a weight level, for example if your natural weight is 75kg, you are also welcome to compete in the 80kg class.
When registering please write down your Division Number, Division Name, age and rank. All uniforms and equipment must be acceptable under WMAGC rules and guidelines.
All competitors must present themselves as appropriate Sports Ambassadors, and as such will be held to the highest level of personal integrity, honour and responsibility. Poor sportsmanship is grounds for expulsion from the event with no refund of fees.
All rules will be in accordance with the WMAGC rules and guidelines as published by the WMAGC at https://worldmartialartsgames.com
