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OPEN CUP MONTANA 2026
5th International Open Tournament
Sports Karate Club Montana is honored to invite athletes, coaches, referees, officials, and guests to OPEN CUP MONTANA 2026 — the 5th International Open Tournament, organized on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana.
The event will bring together competitors from different countries in the spirit of Kyokushin karate, discipline, respect, and strong international friendship.
The competition will be conducted under the rules of Global Karate Kyokushin Budokai and will take place on 25–26 September 2026 at Arena Varshets, Varshets, Bulgaria.
Competition Categories
Boys, Junior Boys and Men
| Age Group | Weight Categories |
|---|---|
| Boys 10–11 years | -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, +45 kg |
| Junior Boys 12–13 years | -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg |
| Junior Boys 14–15 years | -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, +60 kg |
| Junior Boys 16–17 years | -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, +70 kg |
| Men 18+ years | -70 kg, -80 kg, +80 kg |
Girls, Junior Girls and Women
| Age Group | Weight Categories |
|---|---|
| Girls 10–11 years | -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, +40 kg |
| Junior Girls 12–13 years | -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg |
| Junior Girls 14–15 years | -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg |
| Junior Girls 16–17 years | -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, +65 kg |
| Women 18+ years | -60 kg, +60 kg |
Preliminary Competition Regulations
Match Duration
| Age Group | Preliminary Rounds | Semi-finals and Finals | Decisive Weight Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11 years | 1.5 min | 1.5 + 1 min | 2 kg + 1 min |
| 12–13 years | 1.5 min | 1.5 + 1 min | 2 kg + 1 min |
| 14–15 years | 2 + 1 min | 2 + 1 + 1 min | 2 kg + 1 min |
| 16–17 years | 2 + 2 min | 2 + 2 + 1 min | 3 kg + 1 min |
| Women | 2 + 2 min | 2 + 2 + 1 min | 3 kg + 1 min |
| Men | 3 + 2 min | 3 + 2 + 2 min | 3 kg + 1 min |
Mandatory Protective Equipment
All competitors must provide and wear the required protective equipment according to their age and category.
Groin protector — mandatory for boys, junior boys, senior junior boys, and men;
Chest protector — mandatory for girls, junior girls, senior junior girls, and women;
Gloves — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior junior boys, and senior junior girls;
Helmet without face grill — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior junior boys, and senior junior girls;
Shin and foot protectors — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior junior boys, and senior junior girls;
Body protector — mandatory for children up to 10 years of age.
We look forward to welcoming all participants, coaches, officials, and guests to OPEN CUP MONTANA 2026.
Osu!
The competition will take place on 25–26 September 2026 at Arena Varshets, Varshets, Bulgaria.
