INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT

Training Passport

KARATE FOR LIFE

KOFUKAN AUSTRALIA

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Dear Karate-ka,

Thank you for undertaking a training challenge to prepare yourself for the

next Kofukan International Competition. The competition will usually be

held over two days, in April. You will be responsible for your own travel

arrangements to and from the competition, although some assistance with

accommodation may be provided through our international club more

information will be provided as it becomes available.

Consider your situation, approximate costs and time commitment involved.

Under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

You have until November 1st to make a firm commitment to attend.

Your eligibility status will start with a strong commitment to training, to be eligible to compete you must attend 75% of all your usual classes, 75% of specialty training classes and 75% of local competitions.

You must commit to continue your training throughout the term breaks and record your efforts in this book to show to our principal instructor and lead coach.

Contact Us

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Phone: 0478 784 478

Email: KFLKofukan@outlook.com

Web: KarateforLife.net

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Three Areas of Training

Kata

Select your katas now. It is best to have up

to five approved katas prepared and

executable at performance standard prior to

the event.

Kumite

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to manually add page numbers, so it’s easy

to adjust numbering for your printing

preferences. The table of contents at left is

also setup for manual editing, so you can

easily update page numbers.

Competition

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Kata

Choose your Kata now! You will need

five from the approved kata list on

page 3. According to the rules on

page 4.

Kumite

Practise your kata and fighting

combinations, at speed and with

precision.

Competition

Enter 75% of WAKF and KFL

tournaments, this will give you on the

mat experience that cannot be

replicated in the dojo.

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Kata List

Itosu Higoanna Other Bassai-Dai Bassai-Sho Kosokun-Dai Kosokun-Sho Shiho-Kosokun Jitte Jiin Jion Wanshu Matsukaze Rohai-Shodan Rohai-Sandan Chinto Chintei Useishi

Saifa Seienchin Seisan Seipai Sanseiru Shissochin Kurnurunfa Suparinpai

Niseshi Sochin Unshu Koshiki-Rohai Annanko Shinpa Juroku Nipapo Matshumura-no-Bassai Tomari-Bassai Matummura-no-Seisan Chatan’yara-no-Kosukan Anan Heiku Paiku Pachu

My Five Kata are:

1. __________________________

2. __________________________

3. __________________________

4. __________________________

5. __________________________

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Kata Competition Rules

7-13 years – any kata allowed (including Pinan)

14-15 Years – no Pinan kata allowed, kata must be chosen

from the table provided on page 3.

Under 16 Years - In individual categories, free choice of kata,

but the competitor must perform a different kata in the

bronze final and the final than they performed in the previous

round.

In team Kata, free choice of kata and the team can perform

the same kata throughout the competition. No bunkai

required.

16 years and above – kata from across the lists A,B & C on

page 3.

16 years and over team kata are required to perform a

minimum of two different katas for the kata lists. No bunkai

required.

All katas should be Kofukan kata; no other versions are acceptable.

Competitors are required to provide their own red and blue belt.

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Kumite Rules

WKF scoring rules will be followed for all the groups in terms

of contact, penalties and scoring.

When entering a particular weight category it is essential that

you make weight on the day otherwise you will be penalized

or at worst disqualified.

Equipment required for Kumite Competitors

Compulsory equipment for competitors 10 years and over

Mouth guard – well fitted

Both a red and a blue set of WKF approved shin

guards

Both a red and a blue set of WKF approved sparring

gloves

Both a red and a blue belt

Body protectors and/or chest guards for all female

competitors.

12 years and under head guard with face shield.

Please note that you will not be able to compete if

you turn up to the tournament without all of your

equipment.

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Other items:

o Body and groin guards for male competitors

of all ages are not at this stage compulsory

for KIC however they are a requirement of

entering the WAKF tournaments and

therefore you will still need to purchase and

use these items as part of your preparation

for KIC.

(Male competitors of all ages)

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Tournament Entries

Date Event Category Category

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In relation to your tournament training and preparation,

please reflect on your own journey and answer the following

at the beginning of your training commitment:

Three things I am confident about:

1. ___________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________

Three things I would like to work on:

1. ___________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________

Three things I would like assistance on improving:

1. ___________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________

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Training Schedule

Week Ending

Class Class Class Home

Training

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Home Training

Home training forms an integral part of your preparation for

competition and should be appropriate to prepare you for

your upcoming events.

All competitors will benefit from speed, fitness and flexibility

work that is suitable for your age and abilities. Try walking,

swimming or cycling if a high impact practice such as running

is not appropriate for you. Your goal is to improve your

performance without causing damage to your body with the

wrong type of training. If you are in doubt ask Sensei Don for

assistance.

Kumite competitors should work continuously on their

fighting combinations until they become second nature.

Fighting combinations were designed to be practically applied

during sparring and will help prevent you from developing a

basic one, two hit strategy often seen in tournament sparring.

All competitors need to work on their kata, you need to

understand the application of each move, the execution of

each move and the purpose of your chosen kata as a whole.

On the following pages you have the opportunity to map out

both your fighting combinations and chosen katas.

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Fighting Combination #1 Map

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Fighting Combination #2 Map

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Fighting Combination #3 Map

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Fighting Combination #4 Map

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Fighting Combination #5 Map

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Fighting Combination #6 Map

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Fighting Combination #7 Map

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Fighting Combination #8 Map

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Fighting Combination #9 Map

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Fighting Combination #10 Map

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Kata Map Name: _______________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Kata Map Name: _________________________

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Dietary Changes for Good Health

It is important that you give yourself the best chance possible

to be healthy when travelling and competing.

Eat a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and good protein, keep

yourself hydrated and consider a supplement if you feel your

diet may be lacking.

Speak to a professional if you are unsure of what you need to

do to prepare yourself for the journey you are about to

embark on.

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In relation to your tournament training and preparation,

please reflect on your own journey and answer the following

in February when we return to training for 2020:

Three things I am confident about:

4. ___________________________________________

5. ___________________________________________

6. ___________________________________________

Three things I would like to work on:

4. ___________________________________________

5. ___________________________________________

6. ___________________________________________

Three things I would like assistance on improving:

4. ___________________________________________

5. ___________________________________________

6. ___________________________________________

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International Budget

Airfares $_________________

Accommodation $_________________

Passports $_________________

Entry Fee $_________________

Event Fee $_________________

Spending Money $_________________

Travel Insurance $_________________

Other $_________________

Other $_________________

Total: $_________________

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Things I want to do while overseas!

”held og lykke til dig”

(best of luck to you!)

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