Introduction:

At the Rheinfelden Karate League, we are committed to fostering the learning and motivation of children in their Shotokan Karate Do practice. Our Kata and Kumite competitions provide young karatekas with the opportunity to showcase their progress while allowing parents to observe their children's growth in this martial art. The following outlines the rules and criteria for all categories.

 

Note: The most important aspect of this activity is to motivate all our Karate Family. Therefore, we will, if necessary, allow older or younger children to participate in another category to ensure fairness for all participants. The reason for this is that this is not a high-performance competition, and we recognize that not all children have the same learning and cognitive development abilities.

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- Kumite Categories:

 

- Base Code: KU (Kumite)

 

 1. Mini-Kids

- Age: Up to 5 years old

- Code: KU-01-M (Kumite, Mini-Kids, Male)

- Code: KU-01-F (Kumite, Mini-Kids, Female)

 

 2. Kinder B (Children B)

- Age: 6-7 years old

- Code: KU-02-M (Kumite, Kinder B, Male)

- Code: KU-02-F (Kumite, Kinder B, Female)

 

 3. Kinder A (Children A)

- Age: 8-9 years old

- Code: KU-03-M (Kumite, Kinder A, Male)

- Code: KU-03-F (Kumite, Kinder A, Female)

 

 4. Schüler B (Students B)

- Age: 10-11 years old

 

- Beginners and Intermediates

  - Code: KU-04-M (Kumite, Schüler B, Male, Beginners and Intermediates)

  - Code: KU-04-F (Kumite, Schüler B, Female, Beginners and Intermediates)

 

- Advanced

  - Code: KU-04A-M (Kumite, Schüler B, Male, Advanced)

  - Code: KU-04A-F (Kumite, Schüler B, Female, Advanced)

 

 5. Schüler A (Students A)

- Age: 12-13 years old

 

- Beginners and Intermediates

  - Code: KU-05-M (Kumite, Schüler A, Male, Beginners and Intermediates)

  - Code: KU-05-F (Kumite, Schüler A, Female, Beginners and Intermediates)

 

- Advanced

  - Code: KU-05A-M (Kumite, Schüler A, Male, Advanced)

  - Code: KU-05A-F (Kumite, Schüler A, Female, Advanced)

 

 6. Youth

- Age: 14-15 years old

- Code: KU-06-M (Kumite, Youth, Male)

- Code: KU-06-F (Kumite, Youth, Female)

 

 7. Junior and U21

- Age: 16-19 years old

- Code: KU-07-M (Kumite, Junior and U21, Male)

- Code: KU-07-F (Kumite, Junior and U21, Female)

 

 8. Advanced Adults

- Age: 20 years and older

- Code: KU-08-M (Kumite, Advanced Adults, Male)

- Code: KU-08-F (Kumite, Advanced Adults, Female)

 

Summary of Codes:

- KU: Indicates that it is a Kumite category.

- Numeric (01-08): Indicates the specific category.

- M: Male.

- F: Female.

- A: Indicates an advanced subcategory (for Schüler B and Schüler A).

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- Kata Categories:

 

 

- Base Code: KA (Kata)

 

 1. Mini-Kids

- Age: Up to 5 years old

- Code: KA-01-M (Kata, Mini-Kids, Male)

- Code: KA-01-F (Kata, Mini-Kids, Female)

 

 2. Kinder B (Children B)

- Age: 6-7 years old

- Code: KA-02-M (Kata, Kinder B, Male)

- Code: KA-02-F (Kata, Kinder B, Female)

 

 3. Kinder A (Children A)

- Age: 8-9 years old

- Code: KA-03-M (Kata, Kinder A, Male)

- Code: KA-03-F (Kata, Kinder A, Female)

 

 4. Schüler B (Students B)

- Age: 10-11 years old

 

- Beginners and Intermediates

  - Code: KA-04-M (Kata, Schüler B, Male, Beginners and Intermediates)

  - Code: KA-04-F (Kata, Schüler B, Female, Beginners and Intermediates)

 

- Advanced

  - Code: KA-04A-M (Kata, Schüler B, Male, Advanced)

  - Code: KA-04A-F (Kata, Schüler B, Female, Advanced)

 

 5. Schüler A (Students A)

- Age: 12-13 years old

 

- Beginners and Intermediates

  - Code: KA-05-M (Kata, Schüler A, Male, Beginners and Intermediates)

  - Code: KA-05-F (Kata, Schüler A, Female, Beginners and Intermediates)

 

- Advanced

  - Code: KA-05A-M (Kata, Schüler A, Male, Advanced)

  - Code: KA-05A-F (Kata, Schüler A, Female, Advanced)

 

 6. Youth

- Age: 14-15 years old

- Code: KA-06-M (Kata, Youth, Male)

- Code: KA-06-F (Kata, Youth, Female)

 

 7. Junior and U21

- Age: 16-19 years old

- Code: KA-07-M (Kata, Junior and U21, Male)

- Code: KA-07-F (Kata, Junior and U21, Female)

 

 8. Advanced Adults

- Age: 20 years and older

- Code: KA-08-M (Kata, Advanced Adults, Male)

- Code: KA-08-F (Kata, Advanced Adults, Female)

 

Summary of Codes:

- KA: Indicates that it is a Kata category.

- Numeric (01-08): Indicates the specific category.

- M: Male.

- F: Female.

- A: Indicates an advanced subcategory (for Schüler B and Schüler A).

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Note on Discipline and Consistency:

The adults participating in our competitions are a clear example of dedication and discipline in Karate Do. Their consistency in training not only improves their personal skills but also inspires the younger members and the entire dojo community. By practicing regularly and with commitment, these karatekas demonstrate that the path of Karate is a continuous journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Their dedication is vital to keeping the essence of our art alive and serves as a model for all members, reminding us that every effort counts in the pursuit of perfection.

 

Objective:

The objective of the Junior and U21 categories is to provide a competitive and stimulating environment for young karatekas, encouraging their development and mastery of advanced katas and kumite in a supportive and team-oriented context.

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