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KyokushinRyu International Championship 2026

Join hundreds of elite Kyokushin karate competitors from over 30 countries in the most anticipated full-contact karate championship of the year.

September 12–14, 2026

Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Japan

500+ Athletes Expected

Kumite & Kata Divisions

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Key Details

Participant Level

All Ranks (White–Black Belt)

Divisions

Kumite, Kata, Team Kumite

Registration Deadline

August 15, 2026

Entry Fee

$120 per athlete

Event Schedule

Day 1 schedule overview. Full multi-day schedule available in the
downloadable tournament pack.

07:00 – 08:30

Athlete Registration & Weigh-In

Official weigh-in and credential verification for all competitors.

09:00 – 09:30

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address, national anthem, and introduction of judges and referees.

09:45– 12:30

Preliminary Rounds – Kumite

First and second round matches across all weight divisions.

12:30– 13:30

Lunch Break

Refreshments and rest period for athletes and officials.

13:30 – 15:00

Kata Competition

Individual and team kata performances judged by international panel.

15:15 – 17:00

Semi-Finals & Finals – Kumite

Championship bouts for all weight categories.

17:30 – 18:30

Awards Ceremony & Closing

Medal presentations, special awards, and closing remarks.

Tournament Highlights

What makes the KyokushinRyu Championship a world-class event.

International Participation

Competitors from over 30 countries across 5 continents compete under unified WKO rules, making this one of themost diverse Kyokushin events globally.

Championship Divisions

Full-contact Kumite across 8 weight categories, individual and team Kata, and a special under-18 youth championship division.

Guest Instructors & Seminars

Exclusive post-tournament seminars led by legendary Shihan-level instructors covering advanced techniques and competition strategy.

What Participants Say

Hear from athletes, judges, and officials who have experienced the
championship firsthand.

“The level of competition and organization at KyokushinRyu is second to none. Every year I come back, the event gets better.”

Hiroshi Tanaka

3x Champion, Japan

“As a judge, I appreciate the strictadherence to fair play rules and the respect shown by all participants. A truly world-class event.”

Elena Petrova

Head Judge, IKO

“My first international tournament waslife-changing. The camaraderie among fighters from different countries was incredible. OSU!”

Carlos Mendez

Competitor, Brazil

Tournament Details