Baltic kata cup & camp 2026

KYOKUSHIN BALTIC KATA CUP & CAMP 2026
November 28–29 | Klaipėda, Lithuania

We invite karate athletes, instructors and club leaders to join us for two days of competition and training with outstanding instructors from Japan, Lithuania and Ukraine.

The first day will feature kata competitions and a special training session. The second day will focus on learning, refining technique and developing kata skills under the guidance of our guest instructors.

We welcome all kata enthusiasts, from children in the youngest age group holding 9th kyu to adults and seniors. Participants will be grouped according to their skill level, giving everyone the opportunity to compete against suitable opponents.

GUEST INSTRUCTORS

🇯🇵 Shihan Tadashi Ishihara — 5th Dan, Japan

• Middleweight champion of the 1st World Weight Category Championship.
• 6th place at the 7th World Championship.
• Winner of the 1st Fukuoka International Championship.
• Runner-up at the 30th All Japan Championship.
• Middleweight champion of the 13th All Japan Weight Category Championship.

🇯🇵 Rina Tanaka — Japan

• Kata champion of the 13th World Championship.
• Kata champion of the 56th All Japan Championship.
• Kata champion of the 58th All Japan Championship.
• Seven-time Karate Dream Festival champion.

🇺🇦 Yaroslav Kovalchuk — 3rd Dan, Ukraine

• Master of Sport of International Class.
• Six-time European champion.
• Multiple-time Ukrainian champion.
• Competitor at the 1st World Kata Championship.
• Member of the European Team at the 2nd World Kata Championship.

🇱🇹 Shihan Valius Rudys

• Head coach of the Lithuanian national kata team.
• Coach of numerous European and Lithuanian champions.
• President of Marijampolė’s Tornado dojo.

🇱🇹 Raimundas Paškauskas

• 15-time Lithuanian national champion.
• Two-time European champion.
• Four-time European silver medallist.
• Six-time European bronze medallist.

VENUES

November 28, Saturday — Competition and Training Sessions
Klaipėda. The venue will be confirmed.

November 29, Sunday — Baltic Kata Camp
Sports Hall, Paryžiaus Komunos g. 16A, Klaipėda — the same venue as last year.

PROGRAMME

November 28, Saturday

09:30–10:00 — Arrival and registration.
10:00–11:30 — Opening and training session.
11:30–12:00 — Break and preparation for the competition.
12:00–16:00 — Kata competitions for all age groups.
16:00–17:30 — Break.
17:30–19:00 — Special training session for U16, U18, U20, adults and instructors.

November 29, Sunday

10:00–12:00 — First training session for all age groups.
12:00–13:30 — Lunch break.
13:30–15:30 — Second training session for all age groups.
15:30 — Closing ceremony and group photos.

PARTICIPATION FEES

• Competition and camp: €90.
• Current national team members in U16, U18, U20 and adult categories: €60.
• Competition only: €45.
• Camp only: €60.
• Instructors and former national kata or kumite team members: €60.
• Club leaders: free participation.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Registration through Kumite Technology must be completed by your club instructor.

• Competition and camp: register as a participant.
• Camp only, without competing: select the “Officials” option.

Further information about competition regulations, categories and rules is available here:
https://kumitetechnology.com/en/tournament/1153/

Account holder: Klaipėdos karatė kiokušin klubas „Shodan“
IBAN: LT533500010010934374
Payment reference: participant’s first name, surname and “KATA”.

COMPETITION FORMAT

Baltic Kata Cup aims to give participants more competition experience while helping them improve their technique and confidence.

Our goal is for each competitor to perform kata 3–4 times. In individual categories, two competitors will perform simultaneously. Team kata performances will take place separately.

INDIVIDUAL KATA CATEGORIES

• U9 — born in 2017 or later, from 9th kyu:
Taikyoku 1, 2, 3.

• U11–U10 — born in 2015–2016, from 8th kyu:
Taikyoku 1, 2, 3; Pinan 1, 2.

• U12 — born in 2014, from 7th kyu:
Pinan 1, 2, 3, 4.

• U13–U14 — born in 2012, from 7th kyu:
Pinan 2, 3, 4, 5.

• J16 — born in 2010–2012:
Pinan 2, 3, 4, 5; Yantsu; Tsuki no Kata; Gekisai Dai.

• J18 — born in 2008–2010:
Gekisai Dai; Gekisai Sho; Yantsu; Tsuki no Kata; Saiha.

ADULT MEN’S, ADULT WOMEN’S AND TEAM KATA CATEGORIES

• Beginners — 10th–7th kyu: Taikyoku 1, 2, 3 or Pinan 1.
• Intermediate — 6th–3rd kyu: Pinan 2, 3 or 4.
• Advanced — 2nd kyu and above: Yantsu, Tsuki no Kata or Gekisai Dai.
• Competition athletes — participants in national or international championships: compulsory kata: Gekisai Sho; optional kata: Sanchin, Kanku, Garyu, Sushiho or Seipai.

ADDITIONAL RULES

• Lower-grade participants may enter higher-grade categories.
• Teams may consist of 3–4 members, with three performing at a time.
• Younger participants may enter an older team category, but older participants may not enter a younger category.
• Adults may participate as competitors or serve as judges.

CONTACT

Lukas Kubilius
Email: karatemokyklashodan@gmail.com
Phone: +370 600 27030

Join us in Klaipėda for an inspiring weekend of karate, learning and international friendship!

Osu!