It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 3rd Shōtōkan Connect Championship.

The categories and format of this year’s event have been thoughtfully structured to ensure that all participants have the opportunity to engage in multiple events, allowing everyone to gain the fullest experience from what we are confident will be an enjoyable, rewarding, and successful day.

This Championship represents an important milestone in the continuing development of our organisation. It also provides an invaluable occasion to strengthen the bonds of friendship within our Karate community – bringing us together to reunite with familiar faces and to warmly welcome new ones.

Ready to register for the competition?

Registration is “Invite Only”.  Speak with your Shōtōkan Connect Club instructor(s) to help guide you in choosing the right categories for you and the registration process. Registration closes on Sunday 5th October 2025.

Rules and Regulations:

Please take a moment to review the Tournament Rules and Regulations and the Tournament Kata Guides below:

• 2025 Tournament Rules and Regulations
• 2025 Tournament Kata Guide

Quick Reference Guide:

Protective equipment and belts:

• Mitts and Gum shields are compulsory for all Kumite events (Jukuren included).
• Chest and Groin guards are recommended.
• White Shin and Instep protectors are optional.
• For all Kumite events, competitors are required to bring both red and white belts.
• For Kata events, competitors must wear their own grade belt.

Kumite:

• Individual Kumite: Category will be valid with minimum 3 competitors.
• Jukuren: Karateka will be judged on quality, variety and number of techniques. Only techniques that are allowed in Jiyū Kumite are allowed in Jukuren.
• Team Kumite (team code required for entry): Teams comprise of two male and one female Karateka (+2 reserves).

Individual Kata:

• Novices to 1st Kyu: can repeat Kata in both elimination rounds and finals.
• Dan grades: cannot repeat Kata in elimination rounds, can repeat for finals.

Team Kata (team code required for entry):

• Team/Paired: cannot repeat Kata in elimination rounds, can repeat for finals.
• Teams consist of 3 Karateka, any grade and any gender.
• At least 2 team members must be 16 or over. One member can be under 16yrs.

Open Paired Kata:

• Mixed, any age and grade. (team code required for entry)
• This is a new category this year.
• It will run under the same system as Team Kata.

Parent-Child Paired Kata:

• Any gender, any grade. (team code required for entry)
• A pair must be an adult Karateka with their child (under 16).

Entry Fees

Competitor entry fees are kept simple:

• £20 for your first category and then free for individual events thereafter.
• £25 for Team categories
• £15 for Pairs categories
• Spectator: Adults £5, Children Free. 
  Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

On the Day:

Please allow yourself enough time to arrive, get changed and register.  

• Registration for competitors opens at 09:00
• The Championship starts at 09:30

Announcements will be made ahead of each category and a the running schedule will be posted in the hall on the day.

Please note, photographs and video footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and on social media or in any third-party publication.