IKOKU European Championship Kata & Kumite 2026
Ghent, Belgium
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
Divisions
- Kata Men€50
- Kata Women€50
- Kumite U16€50
- Kumite U18€50
- Kumite U21€50
- Kumite Adults€50
- Kumite Seniors€50
- 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.
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