Oxford Champions Open 2026
Abingdon, England
Description
Oxford Champions Open 2026
Saturday 12th September: Advanced & Intermediate
The first day is all about our Advanced and Intermediate Fighters. Competitors will face off across a massive variety of disciplines, showcasing incredible skill, speed, and technique:
- Points Combat (Point Fighting)
- Just Blitz Combat
- Light Continuous Combat
- KL Combat (Kick Light)
- Martial Boxing
🏆 Saturday Night: The Pro-Am Gala Night
The excitement doesn't stop when the daytime divisions wrap up. Saturday evening marks the highly anticipated return of the Pro-Am Gala Night.
Come and witness the absolute best of the best go head-to-head under the spotlight. This year's spectacular finals lineup includes:
Finals on Show
Just Blitz Combat
- Male, Ages 10–12, -35kg
- Female, Ages 13–15, -50kg
Martial Boxing
- Male, Ages 18–35, -75kg
- Female, Ages 18–35, -65kg
Light Continuous Combat
- Male, Ages 13–15, -55kg
- Female, Ages 10–12, -45kg
KL Combat
- Male, Ages 18–35, -80kg
- Female, Ages 18–35, -65kg
👑 Featured Event: The ICO Pro-Am Points Title
Featuring the prestigious ICO Pro-Am Points Title Event (18+). Watch as last year's champions, Craig Harrington and Tammy Lee, return to the mats to defend their titles in the Male and Female divisions, with a £500 cash prize on the line!
Sunday 13th September: First Timers, Novices, Traditional Karate, Forms & Kumite
Day 2 is dedicated to the future stars of the sport alongside our traditional disciplines! Sunday will feature all of our First Timer and Novice categories, as well as the Traditional Forms and Kumite divisions.
Categories running on Sunday include:
- Traditional & Creative Forms
- Kumite
- Points Fighting
- Just Blitz
- Light Continuous
- Kick Light
Age & Weight Criteria
- Under 18s can fight in any weight category within their age group. They are allowed to step up an age category, but must remain within their own weight category. (No child will be allowed to step up to the 18+ category.)
- Competitors aged 35+ may fight down in the 18–35 years category. No competitor aged 18–35 may fight up into the 35+ category.
Category Experience Levels & Parameters
To ensure fair and competitive matching, please adhere strictly to the following experience definitions:
- First Timer: Up to 12 months of training only. Must not have competed in more than 3 tournaments without placing.
- Novice: Up to 18 months of training only. Must have competed for no more than a year and not placed 1st or 2nd at any recognised event.
- Intermediate: Up to 3 years of competition experience and training, but never placed at a recognised event (ICO, WAKO, WKU, WKKC, ISKA) in an Advanced category.
- Advanced: 3 years or more of competition experience or have placed 1st or 2nd at a recognised event (as listed in the Intermediate criteria).
⚠️ Notice to Coaches: We strongly urge all coaches to show absolute integrity when entering their fighters into these categories to maintain a fair environment for everyone.
Registration & Information
- How to Enter: Registration is fully open and handled exclusively via the Smoothcomp platform. Select your categories from the registration tab above. Please check your age, experience, and weight divisions carefully before confirming your entry.
Brace yourselves for an unforgettable weekend of martial arts. Double the days, double the glory—see you on the mats!
Divisions
- Points Combat: 7-15 Years£30
- Points Combat: Vets 36+ Years£30
- Points Combat: Open Weight£35
- Just Blitz: 7-15 Years£30
- Just Blitz: Vets 36+ Years£30
- Light Continuous Combat: 7-15 Years£30
- Light Continuous Combat: Vets 36+ Years£30
- Kick Light Combat: 7-15 Years£30
- Kick Light Combat: Vets 36+ Years£30
- Martial Boxing: 13-35 Years£30
- Martial Boxing: Vets 36+ Years£30
- Forms£30
- Weapons£30
- Open Hand£30
- Japanese Hardstyle£30
- Kumite£30
- Weekend Spectator Ticket£25
- 1 Day Spectator Ticket£15
- Just Blitz 4-6 Years£30
Organizer
SMAFO
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Oxford Champions Open 2026?
The event takes place over Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September.
What divisions are running on Saturday 12th September?
Saturday is for Advanced and Intermediate fighters. Disciplines listed are Points Combat (Point Fighting), Just Blitz Combat, Light Continuous Combat, KL Combat (Kick Light), and Martial Boxing.
What is happening on Saturday night?
Saturday evening features the Pro-Am Gala Night, including finals in Just Blitz Combat, Martial Boxing, Light Continuous Combat, and KL Combat. It also includes the ICO Pro-Am Points Title Event (18+) with a £500 cash prize on the line.
What divisions are running on Sunday 13th September?
Sunday is for First Timer and Novice categories, plus Traditional Forms and Kumite divisions. Categories listed include Traditional & Creative Forms, Kumite, Points Fighting, Just Blitz, Light Continuous, and Kick Light.
How do competitors register?
Registration is handled exclusively via the Smoothcomp platform. Competitors should select categories from the registration tab and check their age, experience, and weight divisions carefully before confirming entry.
What are the age and weight rules for under-18 competitors?
Under 18s can fight in any weight category within their age group. They may step up an age category but must remain within their own weight category, and no child may step up to the 18+ category.
Can competitors aged 35+ or 18–35 change age categories?
Competitors aged 35+ may fight down in the 18–35 years category. Competitors aged 18–35 may not fight up into the 35+ category.
How are the experience levels defined?
First Timer is up to 12 months of training and no more than 3 tournaments without placing. Novice is up to 18 months of training, no more than a year competing, and no 1st or 2nd place at any recognised event; Intermediate is up to 3 years of competition experience and training and never placed in an Advanced category at a recognised event; Advanced is 3 years or more of competition experience or a 1st or 2nd place at a recognised event.
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