IBK Ludovika World Cup

IBK Ludovika WORLD CUP

Budapest, Hungary

Saturday, October 11, 2025

• INFO: IBK Ludovika WORLD CUP 
• Organizer:
  International Budokai Hungarian Federation
• Venue:
  Ludovika Arena
  1089 Budapest, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25. 
• Categories:
  U14 Girls / Boys ( 12-13 years )
  U16 Girls / Boys ( 14-15 years )
  U18 Girls / Boys ( 16-17 years )
  "A" Class Women / Men ( 18-35 years )
  Senior Men ( 35-45 years )
  Veteran Men ( 45 + years )
• KUMITE (click here) 
• KATA (click here) 
• Main Patron of the Competition:
  Shihan Dr. János Mészáros, 8th Dan, President of the Hungarian Karate Federation
• Invited Guests:
  Kancho Gerard Gordeau, 9th Dan, President of International Budokai
  Kancho Pedro Roiz, 9th Dan, President of World Kyokushin Budokai
  Shihan Tats Nakamura, 7th Dan, Chief Director of the International Department of IKO Nakamura
  Shihan Lammert Meinema, 6th Dan, International Budokai
  Shihan Daniel Sanchez, 6th Dan, World Kyokushin Budokai
• Chief Referee:
  Shihan Róbert Máté, 5th Dan
• Competition Rules and Protective Equipment:
  According to the International Budokai Hungarian Federation Knock Down Competition Rulebook ( KUMITE , KATA )
• Event Schedule:
  Friday, October 10, 2025
  10:00 - 18:00 – Registration, Weigh-in (grouped by country)
  (Location: Ludovika Shooting Club, Ground Floor, 1089 Budapest, Diószegi Sámuel utca 25.)
  18:00 - 20:00 – Judges’ Meeting
  Saturday, October 11, 2025
  09:00 - 11:30 – Kata Competition
  12:00 - 13:00 – Official Opening Ceremony
  13:00 - 13:30 – Kata Results Announcement
  13:30 - 16:00 – Youth matches and adult qualifying rounds
  16:00 - 17:00 – Breaking technique (top 4 male competitors)
  17:00 - 18:30 – Semi-finals, finals
  18:30 - 19:30 – Kumite award ceremony, competition closing
  From 20:00 – Sayonara Party (Pre-registration required)
  Sunday, October 12, 2025
  IBK Ludovika Seminar :
  Kancho Gerard Gordeau, 9th Dan, President of International Budokai
  Shihan Tats Nakamura, 7th Dan, Chief Director of the International Department of IKO Nakamura
  application for the seminar: Click here 
• Registration Fees:
  Kumite: €50/person
  Kata: €50/person
  Kumite & Kata: €80/person
  PAYMENT: PAY
  IBAN: HU32107000247021941850000005 (Nemzetkozi Budokai Magyarorszagi Szovetseg)
• Hotel:  HOTEL MILLENNIUM***
  Prices per night, including buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi, VAT, and tourist tax:
  Single room: 36,200 HUF / 89 EUR
  Double room: 39,500 HUF / 97 EUR
  Triple room: 59,200 HUF / 145 EUR
  Booking: only via rezervacio@millennium.hunguesthotels.hu
  Please mention the code IBK-WORLD CUP-2025-BP when booking.

Important:
Late or on-site registration will NOT be accepted!
We ask all club leaders to provide the exact weight of each competitor during the registration process. Competitors who exceed the weight limit will not be allowed to participate in the competition. Thank you for your understanding!

• Participation Requirements:
  Registration must be received before the registration deadline.
  A valid Budo Pass for 2025, including a valid “fit to compete” medical certificate and belt grade entry.
  Presence and approval at the on-site medical check.
  Valid competition license for the year 2025.

Wishing you a successful preparation!!

Shihan Pal Nemeth - Competition Organizer

Shihan Mate Robert - Chief Referee

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