Official Invitation: Kata Tournament

Sunday, 5th October 2025

Location: Sports Hall "Beuk & Noot"
Ter Beuken 1, 2980 Zoersel, Belgium

6th Edition

Event Schedule

The sports hall will open at 09:00 AM. Participant registration and check-in will be available until 10:00 AM. Briefings for referees and coaches will take place at 10:15 AM and 10:30 AM, respectively. The tournament will officially commence at 11:00 AM.

Referees are requested to notify Shihan Willy De Peuter regarding their attendance by filling in the registration form.

Fees and Registration

Participant Registration Fee: €15
Spectator Fee: €10 (payable on-site on the day of the event)

Registration Deadline: 26th September 2025

To confirm your participation, kindly ensure the registration payment is transferred to the following account: IBAN: BE56 3631 0775 2488. Please note that your registration is only confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Accommodation

For those looking for accommodation, we recommend Hotel De Heidebloem: https://deheidebloem.net/. This hotel is located just 5 km from the seminar venue on Saturday and 500 meters from the competition on Sunday.

Tournament Guidelines

We strive to conduct a fair and sportsmanlike competition. Participants, coaches, and referees are kindly requested to adhere to the following guidelines:

Coaches must check in their teams upon arrival, completing both payment and registration. Please consolidate team payments into one transaction.
Referees will operate under the guidance of Shihan Willy De Peuter and are required to wear official referee uniform.
Coaches are expected to wear tracksuits and maintain exemplary conduct to serve as role models for their students. Any inappropriate behavior may result in disqualification of the participant, coach, or dojo.
Only one coach is permitted per dojo within the competition area. Coaches and athletes are the only individuals allowed in this zone; all spectators must remain in designated areas such as the tribune or cafeteria.

Competition Format

The kata competition will follow an elimination system, similar to the kumite pyramid format. Referees will use flags to determine the winner of each match. In categories with fewer than four participants, a pool system will be implemented.

Elimination Rounds: Competitors will perform katas chosen by referees from the designated elimination kata list. For semi-finals and finals, participants may choose and perform a kata of their preference.

Criteria for Judging

To accommodate organizational differences in kata execution, the following criteria will be used to evaluate performances:

Realistic and complete execution of kata (Riai).
Demonstration of technique interpretation (Bunkai).
Proper application of power, balance, timing, and focus (Kime).
Effective use of breathing (Kokyu, Ibuki, Kiai).
Attention and situational awareness (Chakugan, Zanshin).
Correct posture and stance (Shisei, Tachi).
Proper execution of techniques (Kihon, Waza).

Kata Lists

Elimination Katas:

10th + 9th kyu: Taikyoku 1, 2
8th kyu: Taikyoku 1, 2, 3
7th kyu Taikyoku 1, 2, 3 Pinan 1
6th kyu Taikyoku 3, Pinan 1, 2
5th kyu Pinan 1, 2, 3
4th + 3th kyu Pinan 2, 3, 4
2th kyu Pinan 4, 5, Gekisai Dai
1th kyu Pinan 4, 5, Tsuki no Kata, Gekisai Dai, Yantsu
Yudansha Gekisai Dai, Yantsu, Gekisai Sho, Tsuki no Kata, Saiha

Contact Information

For any inquiries, please contact Sensei Peter De Raedt:

Email: info@kaidodojo.be
Phone: +32 491 07 71 01

We look forward to your participation and wish all competitors the best of luck!