2026 WKKC Ippon Challenge
Doncaster, United Kingdom
Description
IPPON CHALLENGE 2026
🥋 Welcome to the 2026 WKKC Ippon Challenge!
This is a pre-registration only event. No entries will be accepted on the day.
📅 Event Date:
Sunday 20th September 2026 📍 New Venue: Doncaster Racecourse
- Over 3,000 FREE parking spaces
- Massive open-plan layout for optimum ring configuration
- Direct access to food court with 7 food vendors
- Large warm-up space for competitors & coaches
- Dedicated spectator seating surrounding every fighting area
- Just minutes from restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and a cinema
🎟 Spectator Info:
- £20 per person – cash only on the day (No pre-sale available)
📌 Important Registration Details:
- Pre-registration is mandatory.
- Registration will automatically close when the event reaches capacity – in 2025 we sold out in 11 days!
- Once registered, no refunds will be issued for any reason (including inability to attend or failure to make weight).
- No weight allowance is permitted. If you fail to make weight, you will be disqualified and no division changes will be made.
- You may log back in and edit your registration until 9th September. No changes can be made after this date Admin team cannot make edits on your behalf
- No changes can be made after this date
- Admin team cannot make edits on your behalf
👤 Division Info:
- Divisions are based on your age as of 1st January 2026 If you’ve turned 18 since 1st Jan, you must compete in the 18+ categories
- If you’ve turned 18 since 1st Jan, you must compete in the 18+ categories
- You may only enter your own age group
🆕 What’s New for 2026?
✅ Points Fighting Rule Update: Enter your weight class and one class above (must be in same age group)
✅ Tag Team Fighting: Join forces in our brand-new two-person team event!
- Both team members must be from the same martial arts club and competing in at least one one other section as part of that club. - No organisations , sponsored fighter teams etc - Strictly club teams only.
✅ Mixed Doubles: The points continue to rack up in the 2 round, mixed doubles points match! Grab your partner to create your Male/Female duo and take on some of the best in the UK.
- Both team members must be from the same martial arts club and competing in at least one one other section as part of that club. - No organisations , sponsored fighter teams etc - Strictly club teams only.
✅ Industry-Leading Awards: We’re bringing back the best awards in the business for all category winners!
📖 Rules & Regulations:
For the full rule set, visit: 🌐 www.WKCWORLD.com
See you on Sunday 20th September for an incredible Ippon Challenge!
Divisions
- Mixed Doubles (1 Male & 1 Female)£35
- Traditional Forms (Hardstyle, Chinese & Korean)£35
- Freestyle / Creative Forms£35
- Creative Weapon Forms£35
- Extreme Forms (empty hands)£35
- Musical Weapon Forms£35
- Traditional Weapon Forms£35
Organizer
WKKC England
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 WKKC Ippon Challenge?
The event is on Sunday 20th September 2026 at Doncaster Racecourse.
Can competitors register on the day?
No. This is a pre-registration only event, and no entries will be accepted on the day.
When does registration close?
Registration will automatically close when the event reaches capacity. You may edit your registration until 9th September; no changes can be made after this date.
Are refunds available after registration?
No. Once registered, no refunds will be issued for any reason, including inability to attend or failure to make weight.
What happens if a competitor does not make weight?
No weight allowance is permitted. If you fail to make weight, you will be disqualified, no division changes will be made, and no refund will be issued.
How much are spectator tickets?
Spectator entry is £20 per person, cash only on the day. No pre-sale is available.
What age group should competitors enter?
Divisions are based on age as of 1st January 2026. You may only enter your own age group, and if you have turned 18 since 1st January, you must compete in the 18+ categories.
What are the Points Fighting entry rules?
For Points Fighting, competitors may enter their weight class and one class above, but both must be in the same age group.
What are the team event restrictions?
For Tag Team Fighting and Mixed Doubles, both team members must be from the same martial arts club and competing in at least one other section as part of that club. Organisations and sponsored fighter teams are not allowed; these are strictly club teams only.
What facilities are listed for the venue?
The venue is listed as having over 3,000 free parking spaces, a large warm-up space for competitors and coaches, dedicated spectator seating around every fighting area, and direct access to a food court with 7 food vendors.
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