Kent Michi 2026 Open Championships
Kent Michi Karate Association has extend an invitation to Shotokan Connect Club members to compete in their yearly open competition. The competition will take place on Sunday 15th November 2026.
Info and Conditions:
Registration Link: https://tally.so/r/81O8Gr
Contact Number: +44 7961 576982
Cost: £15 per Individual Category, £20 per Team per Category.
Registration Deadline: Sunday 8th November 2026
Gum Shields are mandatory for Kumite Categories.
Chest Guards are available for juniors on the day.
Chest Guards for Female competitors are recommended.
Groin Guards for Male competitors are recommended.
Traditional Shobu Ippon Mitts to be worn during Kumite categrories.
Category Age Bands:
Juniors: up to 15 years old
Cadets: 16-17
Adults: 18 plus
Veterans: 45 plus
Kata Categories:
Junior Kata:
White to Red
Yellow to Green
Purple to purple one white stripe
Brown to black
Cadets Kata:
White to red.
Yellow to green
Purple to purple one white stripe
Brown to black
Senior Kata
White to yellow
Green to purple one white stripe
Brown to black
Team Kata Categories:
Junior Duo team Kata (Teams of 2):
White to yellow
Green to purple one white stripe
Brown to black
Cadets Duo team kata (Teams of 2):
White to yellow
Green to purple one white stripe
Brown to black
Seniors duo team kata (Teams of 2):
White to yellow
Green to purple one white stripe
Brown to black
**** All Kata categories are subject to the number of entries and may change on the day ****
Kumite Categories:
Junior 3 step/1 step/1 step semi free:
White to Red - 3 step
Yellow to Green - 3 step
Purple to purple - 1 step
Brown to Black - 1 step semi free
Junior kumite:
Yellow to green below 5ft male
Yellow to green above 5ft male
Yellow to green below 5ft female
Yellow to green above 5ft female
Purple to black below 5ft male
Purple to black above 5ft male
Purple to black below 5ft female
Purple to black above 5ft female
Cadet Kumite:
Yellow to green male
Yellow to green female
Purple to black male
Purple to black female
Senior kumite:
White to Green male
White to Green female
Purple to black male
Purple to black female
White to black:
Veterans Kumite male
Veterans Kumite female
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