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)

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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.)

 

KWU SENSHI JAPAN – 1st International Tournament

Supporting the Reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula

Through this tournament, we also aim to contribute to the reconstruction and recovery efforts in the Noto Peninsula.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support for this initiative.

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Tournament Overview

Tournament Name
KWU SENSHI JAPAN – 1st International Tournament

Date
April 29, 2026 (Wednesday / National Holiday in Japan)

Venue
National Yoyogi Stadium – Second Gymnasium

Number of Competitors
Approximately 400 athletes

Expected Spectators
Approximately 2,000 people

Host Organization
KWU SENSHI JAPAN

Technical Management

• IBMA Kyokushin Kaikan Masuda Dojo

• JKJO Nakayama Dojo

Tournament Management
KWU SENSHI JAPAN Tournament Executive Committee

Official Support

• JKJO

• JKC (Japan Karate Commission / Full Contact Karate Commission)

Sponsors
Approximately 30 companies

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Participant Benefits

Participants in the tournament will have the following opportunities:

1. Special Technical Seminar

Priority participation in the Kyokushin Legend Kumite Technical Seminar
(tentative title), scheduled for the day after the tournament.

2. Qualification for the World Cup

Winners of the Champion Class will receive the opportunity to compete in the

KWU SENSHI World Cup (Bulgaria).

3. European Training Camp Scholarship

Outstanding athletes may receive scholarship support to participate in a training camp in Europe.

For details, please refer to the information provided on this website.

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Venue Information

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

This website also provides the following information:

• Access to the venue

• Spectator information

• Tournament Q&A

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Competition Classes

Information regarding competition divisions (age, weight, gender categories, etc.) can be found below.

Please refer to the section:

“Competition Class List.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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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.

Application to participate in the tournament

Before Applying (Please Read Carefully)

 

• When applying for the tournament, we ask that a representative from your dojo compile all the participants and apply all at once, whenever possible. If a dojo representative is applying for all the participants at once, please use the email form below and attach an Excel file.
• →Click here for the Excel sheet for participation application（For regular classes）.
• →Click here for the Excel sheet for participation application (Champion Class)
• The deadline for registration is Saturday, March 14th.

◎Applicants residing outside Japan who wish to participate in the tournament and require an official invitation letter are requested to submit the following information:

When submitting your participation application, please write “I would like to receive an invitation” in the comments section. The tournament secretariat will review your participation approval, and if it is determined that there are no problems with issuing an invitation, an invitation will be sent to you by email.

 

1.  full name
2. A copy (photo) of the athlete’s passport showing a clear facial photograph
3. Passport number
4. Length of stay in Japan (as accurately as possible)

 

 

Tournament participation application email form

 

 

 

Competition Class

This tournament is divided into two categories:

This tournament is divided into two categories:
Class ①, the World Cup Qualifying Class (Champion Class), in which competitors can earn qualification to participate in the World Cup to be held in Bulgaria in July 2026; and
Class ②, the General Competition Class (Regular Class), intended mainly for practitioners residing in Japan, covering participants from youth to veteran divisions.

1. Individual applications are accepted; however, whenever possible, we kindly ask that applications be submitted collectively by the dojo representative.For inquiries, please use the inquiry form on this website.
2. Please note that inquiries sent directly to the email address listed on this site may not be processed. Thank you for your understanding.
3. The General Class is designed to promote broad interaction and exchange among competitors.Please note that, depending on circumstances, classes may be combined at the discretion of the organizers. We appreciate your understanding.
4. Please note that if the number of applicants reaches the maximum capacity, we may be unable to accommodate all participation requests.
   We kindly ask for your understanding in advance.
5. The deadline for applications regarding whether or not you can participate in the tournament is March 14th, and we will inform you in early April.
   Thank you for your understanding.

→ Inquiry Form

 

 

 

 

 

Champion Class (World Cup Japan National Team Selection Class)

 

▶︎PDF

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Regular Class (General Competition Class)

 

List of grade, age, and birthday categories (2026 edition)

 

List of grade, age, and birthday categories (2026 edition)
◎2019年4月2日～2020年4月1日→April 2, 2019 – April 1, 2020
学年区分／Grade division	年齢区分／age classification	誕生日区分／Birthday category
小学校 1年生 Elementary Grade 1	6 – 7	2019年4月2日～2020年4月1日
小学校 2年生 Elementary Grade ２	7 – 8	2018年4月2日～2019年4月1日
小学校 3年生 Elementary Grade ３	8 – 9	2017年4月2日～2018年4月1日
小学校 4年生 Elementary Grade ４	9 – 10	2016年4月2日～2017年4月1日
小学校 5年生 Elementary Grade５	10 – 11	2015年4月2日～2016年4月1日
小学校 6年生 Elementary Grade ６	11 – 12	2014年4月2日～2015年4月1日
中学校 1年生 Junior High Grade 1	12 – 13	2013年4月2日～2014年4月1日
中学校 2−３年生 Junior High Grade ２−３	13 – 14	2011年4月2日～2013年4月1日