IKOKU European Championship Kata & Kumite 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026 Ghent, Belgium

At a Glance

Entry

€50 - €2150

Description

The European championship IKOKU 2026 is a full contact event in Ghent, Belgium. We bring the top of Europe together to strive for the title of European Champion.

This event will hold our two disciplines, kumite and kata for competitors from the age of 14.

Venue: Flanders Sports Arena, Zuiderlaan 14, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Date: 24th and 25th of October 2026
Start time: 10:00
Registration Starts: 1st of May 2026
Registration Deadline: 30th of September 2026
Registration deadline Hotel and Sayonara: 8th of September 2026
Weigh-ins: Friday 23th of October 14:00-20:00 at the official Hotel (Voco hotel Ghent)
Register Referees/Judges and Coaches: REGISTRATION VIA SMOOTHCOMP
For Referees/judges: Compulsory Briefing on Friday 18:00-20:00 at offical hotel
For Coaches: Coaches meeting on Saturday at 09:45
Price: 50 euros for kate or kumite and 75 euros when 1 competitor registers for both

This tournament is open to all Full Contact Karate styles and organizations.

A manual on how to register in smoothcomp was created specifically for this tournament and can be found on the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ixS-ejApWF_6c1bg6oXuBarw_w9hvQV/view?usp=sharing

Event Details

Registration

Registration opens 1 May 2026; registration deadline 30 September 2026; hotel and Sayonara deadline 8 September 2026.

Schedule

Dates: 24 and 25 October 2026. Start time: 10:00. Referees/judges compulsory briefing: Friday 18:00-20:00 at official hotel. Coaches meeting: Saturday 09:45.

Weigh-In

Weigh-ins: Friday 23th of October 14:00-20:00 at the official hotel (Voco hotel Ghent).

Divisions

Kata Men€50
Per age category
Kata Women€50
Per age category
Kumite U16€50
14-15 year olds
Kumite U18€50
16-17 year olds
Kumite U21€50
18-20 year olds
Kumite Adults€50
Men: 21-44 years // Women: 21-39 years
Kumite Seniors€50
Men: 45 and older // Women: 40 and older
Referees Kata€0
Referees Kumite€0
Coaches€0

Organizer

IKOKU Belgium

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is IKOKU European Championship Kata & Kumite 2026?

The event is on 24th and 25th of October 2026 at Flanders Sports Arena, Zuiderlaan 14, 9000 Gent, Belgium.

What time does the tournament start?

The start time is 10:00.

What disciplines are offered?

The event includes kumite and kata for competitors from the age of 14.

Who can participate?

The tournament is open to all Full Contact Karate styles and organizations, with competitors from the age of 14.

When does registration open and close?

Registration starts on 1st of May 2026 and the registration deadline is 30th of September 2026.

What is the registration deadline for Hotel and Sayonara?

The registration deadline for Hotel and Sayonara is 8th of September 2026.

How much does registration cost?

The price is 50 euros for kata or kumite, and 75 euros when 1 competitor registers for both.

When and where are weigh-ins?

Weigh-ins are Friday 23th of October from 14:00-20:00 at the official Hotel, Voco hotel Ghent.

How do referees, judges, and coaches register?

Referees, judges, and coaches register via Smoothcomp.

Are there meetings or briefings for referees, judges, and coaches?

For referees/judges, there is a compulsory briefing on Friday 18:00-20:00 at the official hotel. For coaches, there is a coaches meeting on Saturday at 09:45.