Swedish Junior Open 2026
Gävle, Sweden
Description
Osu Shihan, Sensei, Senpai!
We would like to welcome you to the Swedish Junior Open in Gävle, Sweden, on September 26, 2026. This event offers children and youth the opportunity to gain competition experience and build friendships with like-minded individuals.
The event is open to participants aged 7–17 and welcomes all Kyokushin organizations.
Preliminary program
Friday 25/9
17:00-20:00 Weigh-in and registrations
Saturday 26/9
08:00-09:00 Weigh-in and registrations
09:00-09:30 Judge and coach information
10:00- Tournamnet starts
Categories
Boys
7 year -30kg, +30kg
8-9 year -32kg, -40kg, +40kg
10-11 year -35kg, -43kg, -51kg, +51kg
12-13 year -40kg, -47kg, -55kg, -65kg, +65kg
14-15 year -55kg, -63kg, -68kg, +68kg
16-17 year -65kg, -75kg, +75kg
Girls
7 year -30kg, +30kg
8-9 year -32kg, -40kg, +40kg
10-11 year -35kg, -42kg, +42kg
12-13 year -47kg, -55kg, +55kg
14-15 year -50kg, -58kg, +58kg
16-17 year -55kg, -65kg, +65kg
Mandatory Protection for Participants Aged 7–11:
Participants must wear fist protection, mouthguard, headguard, groin guard, shin guards, and a body protector. Breast cups are not allowed under the body protector.
Mandatory Protection for Participants Aged 12–17:
Participants must wear fist protection, mouthguard, headguard, groin guard, and shin guards. Female participants are required to wear breast cups.
(Contact: Sensei Torbjörn Jönsson, +46 70 530 94 70)
Regulations
* Swedish Junior Open Tournament Regulations
Swedish competitors aged 12 and older must hold a valid competition license from the Swedish Karate Association or the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation.
Divisions
- Pojkar 7 -11 (Boys)300 SEK
- Pojkar 12-17 (Boys)300 SEK
- Flickor 7 - 11 (Girls)300 SEK
- Flickor 12 - 17 (Girls)300 SEK
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Swedish Junior Open 2026?
Swedish Junior Open 2026 takes place in Gävle, Sweden, on September 26, 2026.
Who can participate in the tournament?
The event is open to participants aged 7–17 and welcomes all Kyokushin organizations.
What is the preliminary schedule?
Weigh-in and registrations are Friday 25/9 from 17:00-20:00 and Saturday 26/9 from 08:00-09:00. Judge and coach information is Saturday 26/9 from 09:00-09:30, and the tournament starts at 10:00.
What categories are available for boys?
Boys categories are: 7 year -30kg, +30kg; 8-9 year -32kg, -40kg, +40kg; 10-11 year -35kg, -43kg, -51kg, +51kg; 12-13 year -40kg, -47kg, -55kg, -65kg, +65kg; 14-15 year -55kg, -63kg, -68kg, +68kg; 16-17 year -65kg, -75kg, +75kg.
What categories are available for girls?
Girls categories are: 7 year -30kg, +30kg; 8-9 year -32kg, -40kg, +40kg; 10-11 year -35kg, -42kg, +42kg; 12-13 year -47kg, -55kg, +55kg; 14-15 year -50kg, -58kg, +58kg; 16-17 year -55kg, -65kg, +65kg.
What protection is mandatory for participants aged 7–11?
Participants aged 7–11 must wear fist protection, mouthguard, headguard, groin guard, shin guards, and a body protector. Breast cups are not allowed under the body protector.
What protection is mandatory for participants aged 12–17?
Participants aged 12–17 must wear fist protection, mouthguard, headguard, groin guard, and shin guards. Female participants are required to wear breast cups.
Are there license requirements for Swedish competitors?
Swedish competitors aged 12 and older must hold a valid competition license from the Swedish Karate Association or the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation.
Who is the contact for the event?
Contact Sensei Torbjörn Jönsson at +46 70 530 94 70.
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