The competition will be governed by the KSI-SHUKOKAI 2019 competition rules. For a detailed overview of these rules, please refer to the downloadable PDF document:
KSI-SHUKOKAI 2019 COMPETITION RULES (PDF)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• In the KSI WC-2025 competition, we will not use flag judging. Judges should be prepared to officiate matches “in the traditional spirit of Soke Kimura.”
• The competition rules are based on the “Shukokai Competition Rules 2019”, WITH THE

FOLLOWING ADDITIONS:

• A contact warning and a mubobi warning cannot be given for the same action (only one of them can be issued).
• If the opponent correctly avoids a technically well-executed ashi-barai sweep, the attacker is not necessarily required to perform a striking technique, and failure to strike will not result in a penalty.
• Age categories in all divisions are determined by the birth year (not the exact birth date).
• The list of approved kata for the “KSI WC-2025 Finland” competition is attached (the list of approved competition kata can also be found on the official competition website).
• For the Kata competition, different katas must be performed in the first two rounds. The exception to this rule is the semi-final and final matches.
• Participants in the Adults Team Kata competition must have reached the age of 16 by the first competition day of the World Championships.
• Participants in the Adults Team Kumite competition must have reached the age of 18 by the first competition day of the World Championships.

Reminders

Standard referee equipment, as well as:

• A whistle and separate tatami footwear
• In Kumite, mouthguards are mandatory for all competitors, as well as groin protectors for male competitors.
• The importance of bronze medal matches should be acknowledged (e.g., competitors’ bows should be performed as in the finals).

For Minimet and Cadets only:

50. Pinan Shodan, 51. Pinan Nidan, 52. Pinan Sandan, 52. Pinan Yondan, 52. Pinan Godan

For all competitors:

1. Annan, 2. Anan Dai. 3. Annanko, 4. Aoyagi (Seiryu), 5. Bassai Dai, 6. Bassai Sho, 7. Chatanyara Kushanku, 8. Chibana no Kusanku, 9. Chinte, 10. Chinto, 11. Gojushiho, 12. Hakucho, 13. Heiku, 14. Jiin, 15. Jitte, 16. Jion, 17. Jyuroku, 18. Kosokun Dai, 19. Kosokun Sho, 20. Shiho kosokun, 21. Kururunfa, 22. Matsukaze, 23. Matsumura Bassai, 24. Meikyo, 25. Naifanchin Shodan, 26. Naifanchin Nidan, 27. Naifanchin Sandan, 28. Nepai, 29. Nipaipo, 30. Niseishi, 31. Ohan, 32. Ohan Dai, 33. Pachu, 34. Paiku, 35. Papuren, 36. Rohai, 37. Saifa, 38. Sanchin, 39. Sanseiru, 40. Seienchin, 41. Seipai, 42. Seisan, 43. Shisochin, 44. Suparimpei, 45. Sochin, 46. Tensho, 47. Tomari Bassai, 48. Unshu, 49. Wanshu