Categories
Children (6 to 14 years old)
Children’s categories are organized by age. Weight divisions are not considered.
Female division
| Level | Division | Combat time | Extension | Mandatory protective gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beginner
10th to 5th kyu |
By age | 1 minute | No extension |
Helmet with face guard
Chest protector Groin guard Shin guards Gloves |
|
Advanced
4th kyu and above |
By age | 1 minute | No extension |
Helmet with face guard
Chest protector Groin guard Shin guards Gloves |
Age categories — female division
- 6 to 7 years old
- 8 to 9 years old
- 10 to 11 years old
- 12 to 14 years old
Male division
| Level | Division | Combat time | Extension | Mandatory protective gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beginner
10th to 5th kyu |
By age | 1 minute | No extension |
Helmet with face guard
Groin guard Shin guards Gloves |
|
Advanced
4th kyu and above |
By age | 1 minute | No extension |
Helmet with face guard
Groin guard Shin guards Gloves |
Age categories — male division
- 6 to 7 years old
- 8 to 9 years old
- 10 to 11 years old
- 12 to 14 years old
Youth (15 to 17 years old)
Female division
| Level | Division | Combat time | Extension | Mandatory protective gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beginner
10th to 5th kyu |
By weight | 1 minute | No extension |
Helmet
Chest protector Groin guard Shin guards Gloves |
|
Intermediate
4th to 2nd kyu |
By weight | 2 minutes | One 1-minute extension |
Helmet
Chest protector Groin guard Shin guards |
|
Advanced
1st kyu and black belts |
By weight | 3 minutes | One 1-minute extension |
Helmet
Chest protector Groin guard Shin guards |
Weight categories — female division
- Lightweight: under 55 kg
- Middleweight: 55 to 63 kg
- Heavyweight: over 63 kg
Male division
| Level | Division | Combat time | Extension | Mandatory protective gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beginner
10th to 5th kyu |
By weight | 1 minute 30 seconds | No extension |
Helmet
Groin guard Shin guards Gloves |
|
Intermediate
4th to 2nd kyu |
By weight | 2 minutes 30 seconds | One 1-minute extension |
Helmet
Groin guard Shin guards |
|
Advanced
1st kyu and black belts |
By weight | 3 minutes | One 1-minute extension |
Helmet
Groin guard |
Weight categories — male division
- Lightweight: under 62 kg
- Middleweight: 62 to 70 kg
- Heavyweight: over 70 kg
Adults (18 to 39 years old)
Female division
| Level | Division | Combat time | Extension | Mandatory protective gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beginner
10th to 5th kyu |
By weight | 1 minute | No extension |
Helmet
Chest protector Groin guard Shin guards Gloves |
|
Intermediate
4th to 2nd kyu |
By weight | 2 minutes | One 1-minute extension |
Chest protector
Groin guard Shin guards |
|
Advanced
1st kyu and black belts |
By weight | 3 minutes | One 1-minute extension |
Chest protector
Groin guard Shin guards |
Weight categories — female division
- Lightweight: under 55 kg
- Middleweight: 55 to 62.5 kg
- Heavyweight: over 62.5 kg
Male division
| Level | Division | Combat time | Extension | Mandatory protective gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Beginner
10th to 5th kyu |
By weight | 1 minute 30 seconds | No extension |
Helmet
Groin guard Shin guards Gloves |
|
Intermediate
4th to 2nd kyu |
By weight | 2 minutes 30 seconds | One 1-minute extension |
Groin guard
Shin guards |
|
Advanced
1st kyu and black belts |
By weight | 3 minutes | Up to two 1-minute extensions | Groin guard |
Weight categories — male division
- Lightweight: under 70 kg
- Middleweight: 70.1 to 80 kg
- Heavyweight: over 80 kg
Masters over 40 years old
Female division
| Category | Division | Combat time | Extension | Mandatory protective gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown and black belts | Open | 2 minutes | One 1-minute extension |
Chest protector
Groin guard Shin guards |
Division — female division
- Open category, no additional weight divisions.
Male division
| Category | Division | Combat time | Extension | Mandatory protective gear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown and black belts | Open | 2 minutes | One 1-minute extension |
Groin guard
Shin guards |
Division — male division
- Open category, no additional weight divisions.
