United Karate Australia Championships

UKI Australia Open Karate Championships

Sunday 16 th November 2026

Event Schedule:

Starts 9am

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the commencement time.

Location:
St Thomas More Primary School

Competition Entry Fee: $60.00
Spectators: Free Entry

We look forward to seeing you there!

Entries close Sunday 9th November 5pm

KATA (Forms)

Competitors perform kata simultaneously. White to Green belts and all 7yrs and under can perform the same kata, all other levels must alternate Kata each round ie Kata A/Kata B/Kata A.

SHOULDER/KNEE TAG

Each competitor has a helmet. The aim is scoring points by tagging the knee or the shoulder of the opponent with control without causing injury. The match is 1:30 minutes and is scored first to 3 points (first point receives advantage if match is drawn). Competitors can be penalised and/or disqualified for running out of the area and making excessive contact.

GLADIATOR CLASH

Each competitor has a shield and a helmet. The aim is to force the opponent outside of the marked area. The match is 1:30 minutes and is scored first to 3 outings or the one with the most points (first point receives advantage if match is drawn). Competitors must use shields to push and can be penalised and/or disqualified for falling repeatedly on the floor.

KUMITE (Sparring)

Each competitor must have all protective gear including mouth guard, boys must have groin guard, helmets and body protectors will be provided. The aim is to score points, 1 point for punches, 2 points for a body kick and 3 points for a head kick or take down with a well-timed strike. All scoring techniques must be controlled, accurate and technically correct. The match concludes when a competitor is 8 points ahead or the time is up, matches are 1:30 minutes for 13years and under and 2 minutes for 14-18years. Competitors can be penalised and/or disqualified for repeatedly exiting the competition area, making excessive contact and/or poor sporting behaviour.

 More information on the Kata and Kumite rules can be found on the WKF website www.wkf.net

Please tick all event you wish to enter (If you enter Hands Sparring you can not do Free sparring and visa versa)

1. Divisions will be organised by age and belt rank depending on numbers.

2. Competitors in sparring must have:  Mouthguard, Hand Mitts, Shin & Instep Pads, Groin Guards (Male), Chest Guards (Females), Head guards (Provided)& Body Protectors (Provided).

I hereby the above names/parent guardian assume full responsibility for all damages, injuries and losses that may incur as a result of the above named participating in the above Championships. I realise that serious injury in Martial Arts such as this one is quite likely. I also realise that if injured, I/he/she might be unable to work in the future. I realise that regardless of how these consequences may occur - whether it be the result of an opponent’s actions, the condition of mats used, or any other reason - By entering into the above Championships I accept the risk and give up, waive and release all claims I or anyone acting on my behalf or through me might have against Red Earth Martial Art P/L, Satori P/L, Satori  Affiliate Clubs, Instructors, training partners, operators, sponsors, officials, participants, non-participants or any employees and representatives for any injury regardless of its nature, effect or affect on me as a result of my participation and or presence at the Championships.  I authorise the officials and/or organizers to take any action which they deem reasonable in the circumstances to provide medical attention should the need arise.  I acknowledge that the above named, I am/is in good health; not presently, nor will participate while under the influence of alcohol, any drug or non-prescribed medication.

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE RELEASE AND WAIVER, SET OUT ABOVE, AND THAT I AM Parent/Guardian ABLE TO GIVE I PERMISSION FOR The above named TO ENTER INTO THIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.