WTKA Southern Open

Saturday, December 5, 2026 ipswich, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Entry

£30

Description

NB: Full payment must be received before registration closes.

Entry Fees

£– 1st Division
£– Each Additional Division

Spectators: £ on the day (CASH ONLY)

The WTKA GB Southern Open brings together martial artists from across the UK for an exciting weekend of high-quality competition. We welcome competitors of all styles, grades and associations to compete in a professionally organised event that promotes excellence, respect and sportsmanship.

Categories include:

Traditional Forms
Korean Forms
Creative Forms
Extreme Forms
Weapons Forms
Slam Man
Semi Contact Points Fighting
Light Continuous Kickboxing
Kumite

The full WTKA rules for each discipline can be viewed on the WTKA website.

Division Mergers

WTKA reserves the right to merge divisions where entry numbers are low.

Forms divisions may be merged by one age category either side and/or by gender without prior notification.

Points Fighting, Light Continuous and Light Box divisions may be merged according to the competitor's registered weight, ensuring competitors remain within a safe weight range.

Kumite divisions may be merged by gender where necessary.

Weigh-In Information

There is a maximum weight allowance of 1kg at the official weigh-in.

If a competitor is outside the 1kg allowance on the day, they may be moved into the appropriate weight division where possible or disqualification. If there are no competitors in the new division, no refund will be given.

Event Details

Registration

Full payment must be received before registration closes.

Weigh-In

Maximum weight allowance of 1kg at the official weigh-in. If a competitor is outside the 1kg allowance on the day they may be moved into an appropriate weight division where possible or disqualified; if there are no competitors in the new division no refund will be given.

Spectator Fee

£ on the day (CASH ONLY)

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Divisions

Slam Man£30
Box Light£30
Male Point Fighting Advanced£30
Male Light Continuous Advanced£30
Male Point Fighting Novice/intermediate£30
Male Light Continuous Novice/intermediate£30
Female Point Fighting Advanced£30
Female Light Continuous Advanced£30
Female Light Continuous Novice/Intermediate£30
Female Point Fighting Novice/intermediate£30
Open Weight Grand Champions£30
Team Event£30
3 Man Teams
Traditional Forms£30
Creative Weapons£30
Creative Forms£30
Tricks Battle£30
Extreme/musical Wepons£30
Extreme/Musical Forms£30
Korean Forms£30
Traditional Weapons£30
Traditional Forms Teams£30
Kihon£0

Organizer

Urban Combat Limited

Frequently Asked Questions

When must payment be completed for registration?

Full payment must be received before registration closes.

What divisions or categories are offered?

Categories include Traditional Forms, Korean Forms, Creative Forms, Extreme Forms, Weapons Forms, Slam Man, Semi Contact Points Fighting, Light Continuous Kickboxing, and Kumite.

Can divisions be merged?

Yes. WTKA reserves the right to merge divisions where entry numbers are low.

How may forms divisions be merged?

Forms divisions may be merged by one age category either side and/or by gender without prior notification.

How may fighting divisions be merged?

Points Fighting, Light Continuous and Light Box divisions may be merged according to the competitor's registered weight, ensuring competitors remain within a safe weight range. Kumite divisions may be merged by gender where necessary.

What is the weigh-in weight allowance?

There is a maximum weight allowance of 1kg at the official weigh-in.

What happens if a competitor is outside the 1kg weight allowance?

They may be moved into the appropriate weight division where possible or disqualified. If there are no competitors in the new division, no refund will be given.

Are spectator tickets available on the day?

Spectators are listed as payable on the day and cash only, but the price is not specified.