2026 German European International Martial Arts Games
Berlin, Germany
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
Travel Packages:
Travel Packages: Hotel, Breakfast, Dinner, Banquet, Transfers.
Tournament Director :
Mr Chris Hemstock (GBR)
Mr Peter Fawbert (GBR)
Tournament Arbitrator :
Mr Irfan Ansari (GBR)
Competition Rules :
Rules & Regulations (Version 4.2– Revised September, 2016)
Sanctioning Body :
MAC Promotions Ltd
Divisions Included at the European International Martial Arts Games:
Para - Athletes with Special Needs
Chinese Traditional Open Hand Forms
Japanese Traditional Open Hand Forms
Japanese Traditional Open Hand Forms (Flag System)
Korean Traditional Open Hand Forms
Traditional Weapons Forms
Non Traditional/Creative Open Hand Forms (With or Without Music)
Creative Weapons Forms (With or Without Music)
Extreme Hand Forms
Extreme Weapons Forms
Points Sparring
Light Continuous Sparring
Kumite
Creative Self Defence
Reality Self Defence
Competitor Registration
Early Registration
Must be by 1st April 2026
Registration = £50.00 Per Athlete
All Divisions = £35.00 Per Athlete
All Team Events = £35.00 Per Athlete
Normal Registration
Must be by 2nd May 2026
Registration = £60.00 Per Athlete
All Divisions = £40.00 Per Athlete
All Team Events = £40.00 Per Athlete
Late and Final Registration
Must be by 3rd June 2026
Registration = £70.00 Per Athlete
All Divisions = £45.00 Per Athlete
All Team Events = £45.00 Per Athlete
Coaching Pass :
Tournament Coaching Pass - To be allowed on the floor, coaches must attend the Coaches/Referees Meeting on Friday 31st July at 17:00 - 19:00 at Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin. At the meeting, coaches will receive their coaching passes which will allow them onto the competition floor and access to both 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 Friday 31st July at 17:00 - 19:00 at Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin. At the Meeting officials will receive their certification and referee’s shirt (which must be pre-ordered).
General Admission :
2 Day (1st & 2nd August) Weekend Pass:
5 years & Under: Free
6-17 Years: £20.00
Adults: £25.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 1 Child) £65.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): £70.00
Late registration after 2nd May
5 years & Under: Free
6-17 Years: £30.00
Adults: £35.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 1 Child) £90.00
Family Ticket 2 Adults + 2 Children): £100.00
Officials/Referee’s Shirts :
Complementary - ONLY if pre ordered.
2026 EIMAG T Shirt :
More information soon.
Photography Pass :
Official photographers will only be allowed with-in the Competition areas.
Event Schedule
Friday 31st July 2026
Athletes Registration, Equipment Check and Weigh-in – Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin
10:00 – 15:00 All Athletes to attend on site registration:
Passport/Proof of Residence/Birth Certificate check.
Combative Safety Equipment & Weapons Equipment Check and Weigh-in. Athletes will also receive their Competition Credentials.
Coaches Meeting – Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin
17:00 – 19:00 All Coaches must attend – Credential Collection – Introduction to Event Officials, Event Arbitrator, Head Referee, Meet the Team. (No Coach Creditials, NO ACCESS to performace areas)
Referee’s Meeting – Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin
17:00 – 19:00 Collection - Introduction to Event Officials, Event Arbitrator, Head Referee, Meet the Team. (No Officials Creditials, NO ACCESS to performace areas)
Competition Day 1
Saturday 1st August 2026
European International Martial Arts Games - Sparkassen-Arena Bernau bei Berlin.
All Ages – All FORMS DIVISIONS
08:30 Doors Open
09:00 Team Parade
09:30 Referees, Officials and Coaches Briefing All Referees and Coaches MUST attend this briefing.
10:00 Day 1 Competition Commences
18:00 Day 1 Competition Closes
Competition Day 2
Sunday 2nd August 2026
European International Martial Arts Games - Sparkassen-Arena Bernau bei Berlin.
All Ages - ALL SPARRING DIVISIONS (Points, Continuous & Kumite)
08:30 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
EIMAG Banquet - Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin.
18:30 EIMAG Closing Banquet and Awards Evening - (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 1st and/or 2nd August 2026.
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.
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 the 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 rules and regulations.
Divisions
- Registration£60
- Pewee 6 Years & Under£40
- Kids 7-9 Yrs£40
- Children 10-12 Yrs£40
- Young Teen 13-15 Yrs£40
- Teenager 16-17 Yrs£40
- Young Adult 18-30 Yrs£40
- Experienced Adult 31-40 Yrs£40
- Mature Adult 41-50 Yrs£40
- Veteran Adult 51 Yrs & Over£40
- Team 7-9 Yrs£40
- Team 10-12 Yrs£40
- Team 13-15 Yrs£40
- Team 16-17 Yrs£40
- Team 18 Yrs & Over£40
- Team Mixed Ages£40
- Official National Selected Teams£40
Organizer
Mac Promotions Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the tournament held?
Competition Day 1 is Saturday 1st August 2026 and Competition Day 2 is Sunday 2nd August 2026 at Sparkassen-Arena Bernau bei Berlin. Friday 31st July 2026 registration, equipment checks, weigh-in, coaches meeting, and referee meeting take place at Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin.
What is the Friday registration, equipment check, and weigh-in schedule?
On Friday 31st July 2026, all athletes must attend on-site registration at Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin from 10:00–15:00. This includes Passport/Proof of Residence/Birth Certificate check, combative safety equipment and weapons equipment check, weigh-in, and collection of competition credentials.
What is the schedule for Competition Day 1?
Saturday 1st August 2026 is for all ages and all forms divisions at Sparkassen-Arena Bernau bei Berlin. Doors open at 08:30, Team Parade is at 09:00, referees, officials and coaches briefing is at 09:30, competition starts at 10:00, and Day 1 closes at 18:00.
What is the schedule for Competition Day 2?
Sunday 2nd August 2026 is for all ages and all sparring divisions, including Points, Continuous and Kumite, at Sparkassen-Arena Bernau bei Berlin. Doors open at 08:30, the referees, officials and coaches briefing is at 09:15, competition starts at 09:30, and Day 2 closes at 18:00.
What are the competitor registration deadlines and fees?
Early registration must be by 1st April 2026: Registration £50.00 per athlete, all divisions £35.00 per athlete, and all team events £35.00 per athlete. Normal registration must be by 2nd May 2026: Registration £60.00, all divisions £40.00, and all team events £40.00 per athlete. Late and final registration must be by 3rd June 2026: Registration £70.00, all divisions £45.00, and all team events £45.00 per athlete.
How much are general admission tickets?
Admission is by ticket only. For the 2 Day Weekend Pass for 1st & 2nd August, prices are: 5 years & Under free, 6-17 Years £20.00, Adults £25.00, Family Ticket (2 Adults + 1 Child) £65.00, and Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) £70.00. Late registration after 2nd May prices are: 5 years & Under free, 6-17 Years £30.00, Adults £35.00, Family Ticket (2 Adults + 1 Child) £90.00, and Family Ticket 2 Adults + 2 Children) £100.00.
What do coaches need to do to receive a coaching pass?
Coaches must attend the Coaches/Referees Meeting on Friday 31st July from 17:00–19:00 at Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin. Coaches receive their coaching passes at the meeting, which allow access to the competition floor and both days; coaches without credentials will not be allowed on the competition floor.
What are the referee and official requirements?
All officials must attend the Referee Meeting on Friday 31st July from 17:00–19:00 at Vienna House Hotel by Wyndham Andel's Berlin. Officials receive certification and a referee’s shirt at the meeting; referee’s shirts are complementary only if pre ordered.
Can competitors change divisions on the day of competition?
No. All divisions will be organised before the day of competition and cannot be changed, so competitors are advised to double check their entries.
What division, age, rank, and eligibility rules are stated?
Age is determined by the competitor’s age on 1st and/or 2nd August 2026. Beginner means less than 2 years training in martial arts, Advanced means more than 2 years training, and Black Belt means Black Belt rank in martial arts. No professional fighters are allowed, including MMA and Kickboxing.
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