KWU SENSHI JAPAN – 1st International Tournament

 

Please note that, through this tournament, we intend to carry out support for the recovery and reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula.We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

 

Tournament Overview

 

  1. Tournament Name:KWU SENSHI JAPAN 1st International Tournament
  2. Organizer:KWU SENSHI JAPAN Tournament Executive Committee
  3. Date:April 29, 2026 (Wednesday, National Holiday)
  4. Venue:Yoyogi National Gymnasium – Second Gymnasium
  5. Number of Participants:Approximately 400 athletes (planned)
  6. Expected Audience:Approximately 2,000 spectators
  7. Host Organization:KWU SENSHI JAPAN
  8. Supervising Organizations:IBMA Kyokushin Kaikan Masuda Dojo／JKJO Nakayama Dojo
  9. Supported by JKJO、JKC
  10. Tournament Management:KWU SENSHI JAPAN Tournament Executive Committee
  11. Sponsors:Approximately 50 companies (planned)

Participation Benefits

  1. Special Invitation
    Priority participation in a Kyokushin Legend Kumite Technical Seminar (tentative name), scheduled for the day following the tournament.

  2. World Cup Qualification
    Eligibility to compete in the KWU SENSHI World Cup (Bulgaria).

  3. Scholarship Opportunity
    Outstanding athletes may be awarded a scholarship covering expenses for participation in a European training camp
    (for details, please refer to this website).

Venue Access & Spectator Information

Yoyogi National Gymnasium
2-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan

  • Access to the Venue
    (Details will be provided on this site.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participation Fee, Registration, and Other Information

  1. Match Participation Fee:JPY 8,000（$51）
  2. Protective Equipment:The tournament has official regulations regarding approved protective gear
    (for details, please refer here).
  3. Rental of Approved Protective Equipment:Available at JPY 500 per item
  4. Weigh-in
    All athletes are required to attend the official weigh-in, which will, in principle, be conducted on the day prior to the tournament.
    The weigh-in will take place at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium (Second Gymnasium).
    Further details regarding the schedule and designated time will be announced at a later date.
    Athletes who, due to unavoidable circumstances, need to complete the weigh-in on the tournament day must submit an application in advance.
  5. Submission of Consent Form
    In order to participate in the tournament, all athletes are required to submit a signed consent form in advance, confirming matters such as:
    completion of a health check,absence of any prohibited doping activity, andno current infectious disease or related symptoms.
    The official consent form template will be provided by the organizer separately.

Important Notes / Registration Deadline and Others

  1. Application Deadline:February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
  2. How to Apply:Official tournament registration email form (currently under preparation)
  3. Inquiries:Please use the inquiry form on this website.
  4. Group / Dojo Applications:If applications are submitted collectively by an organization or dojo,
    please contact us via the tournament inquiry email listed below.
    An Excel-based bulk application form will be sent to you at a later date.
  5. Capacity Limit:As the tournament has a limited number of participants,
    applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
    once the capacity of each competition class is reached.
  6. Participants from Outside Japan:All travel expenses to Japan, accommodation, and related costs
    must be arranged and covered by the participants themselves.
  7. Participation Approval:Even if an application is submitted, athletes will not be allowed to compete
    if they do not receive an official participation approval email from
    the tournament office or if the participation fee has not been paid.
  8. Payment Information:Details regarding the payment destination and procedures for the participation fee
    will be provided only to applicants who have been officially approved.
  9. Payment Method:Whenever possible, participation fees should be collected and paid
    on a group or dojo basis(for payment methods and further details, please refer here).

  10. Participants traveling from outside the country who wish to apply for the issuance of an official invitation letter for the tournament are requested to submit the following documents:

    Required Documents:

    1. Participant’s full name

    2. A facial photograph

    3. A copy (photo) of the passport showing both the facial photograph and passport number

    Please note that all submitted personal information will be used solely for the purpose of issuing the tournament invitation letter and will be handled appropriately.