Competition Categories
Shihan Gessi Krame International Kyokushin Karate Tournament
Competition Categories
Important: Each category requires a minimum of four registered competitors.
Youth Division (15–17 years)
| Division | Rank / Experience Level | Bout Duration | Extra Round | Weight Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Beginner (10th–5th kyu) | 1 minute | No extra round | Lightweight < 55 kg Middleweight 55 – 60 kg Heavyweight > 60 kg |
| Intermediate (4th–2nd kyu) | 2 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute | ||
| Advanced (1st kyu and black belts) | 3 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute | ||
| Male | Beginner (10th–5th kyu) | 1.5 minutes | No extra round | Lightweight < 55 kg Middleweight 55 – 60 kg Heavyweight > 60 kg |
| Intermediate (4th–2nd kyu) | 2.5 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute | ||
| Advanced (1st kyu and black belts) | 3 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute |
Adult Division (18–39 years)
| Division | Rank / Experience Level | Bout Duration | Extra Round | Weight Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Beginner (10th–5th kyu) | 1 minute | No extra round | Lightweight < 55 kg Middleweight 55 – 62.5 kg Heavyweight > 62.5 kg |
| Intermediate (4th–2nd kyu) | 2 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute | ||
| Advanced (1st kyu and black belts) | 3 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute | ||
| Male | Beginner (10th–5th kyu) | 1.5 minutes | No extra round | Lightweight < 70 kg Middleweight 70.1 – 80 kg Heavyweight > 80 kg |
| Intermediate (4th–2nd kyu) | 2.5 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute | ||
| Advanced (1st kyu and black belts) | 3 minutes | Up to 2 extra rounds of 1 minute |
Veteran Division (Over 40 years)
| Division | Rank | Bout Duration | Extra Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Brown and Black Belts | 2 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute |
| Male | Brown and Black Belts | 2 minutes | 1 extra round of 1 minute |
