Description
International German Open 2026
Official WKU World Championship Qualifier
🥊 Mark the date – 21–22 June 2026! Join us in Eschborn for one of Germany’s largest international martial arts tournaments, featuring a full lineup of forms, mat sports, and ring sports.
🔥 A 2026 World Championship Qualifier
📅 21–22 June 2026
📍 Westerbachhalle Eschborn Georg-Büchner-Str. 30 65760 Eschborn, Germany
Disciplines
• Pointfighting • Kick Light • Light Contact • Karate Kumite • Full Contact • Kickboxing (K1 Style) • Ring Light • MMA • Boxing • Forms • Grappling • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Competition Days
Saturday – 21 June 2026
• Pointfighting • Light Contact • Kick Light • Karate Kumite
Sunday – 22 June 2026
• Full Contact • Kickboxing (K1 Style) • Ring Light • MMA • Boxing • Forms • Grappling • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Eligibility to Compete
Athletes from all federations may compete if they have:
- A medical certificate not older than one year, and
- A competition passport with a valid annual stamp.
Entry Fees
GCO/WKUWORLD MEMBERS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT
→ Members may use the discount code “GCO” at checkout when paying via SmoothComp.
Early Bird – pre-registration and bank transfer by 14.06.2026, 24:00 €40 per start
Regular – registration by 17.06.2026 and payment after the early-bird deadline €50 per start
Late – pre-registration by 17.06.2026, 24:00 and cash payment on the tournament day €65 per start
Latest Registration – registration on the tournament day with cash payment €70 per start
Bank Details
Account Holder: WKUWORLD GmbH
IBAN: LT353250089581891459
BIC: REVOLT21
Reference: IDM 2026 & MAP No. + fighter’s name
Rules
GCO / WKUWORLD rule set
Equipment
Pointfighting, Kick Light and Light Contact
Long kickboxing pants and T-shirt or karate / taekwon-do uniform for Pointfighting and Light Contact, shin guards, foot protectors, groin guard, mouthguard, head guard, chest protector (for women and female youth). Open-hand gloves for Pointfighting.
Light Contact / Kick Light
10 oz gloves (Pandas and children’s classes: 8 oz). Short Thai boxing or MMA shorts for Kick Light.
Full Contact / Kickboxing (K1 Rules)
Shorts, shin guards, groin guard, mouthguard, head guard, chest protector (for women), 10 oz gloves.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi and belt.
Grappling
Rashguard and tight pants / shorts.
Forms
According to the respective style.
Medical Certificate
A tournament doctor will be on site and will conduct medical examinations.
Fee: €50 per certificate.
Awards
🏆 Trophies and certificates for places 1–3
Liability
The organizer/promoter assumes no liability.
Catering
Food and drinks will be available.
Pre-registration
Coaches or athletes register participants online via: wkuworld.smoothcomp.com
Tournament Day
Weigh-in and Pass Control
Saturday: 08:00 – 10:00
Illness Notification
Notifications of illness must be submitted by email no later than 07:30 on the tournament day.
Notifications received later during registration or during the tournament will not be processed and will not be refunded.
