Kumite

Karate Competition at its best for all styles of Sports Karate. Traditional Karate Clubs and Karate Instructors who run their own Karate Schools. Karateka and Local Karate CLUBS, or Shotokan Karate Club Instructors wanting world class Olympic style KARATE competition for their students. WKA, WKF. British Karate  Association.

Traditional Karate clubs and their Karateka spar using "Kumite". This type of sparring resembles semi-contact but is much more upright to allow the use of counter techniques. Kumite contestants should be wearing the Traditional Karate Gi to compete in this section. There is also mandatory safety equipment that must be worn, see Kumite rules.

CATEGORIES	1st & 2nd Place Medals for the age groups below:
Boys by Age	6 to 8 yr	9 to 11 yr	12 to 14 yr	15 to 17 yr
Girls by Age	6 to 8 yr	9 to 11 yr	12 to 14 yr	15 to 17 yr
Men	Under 5ft 8 inches		Over 5ft 8 inches
Men's Veterans	Under 5ft 8 inches		Over 5ft 8 inches
Women	Under 5ft 8 inches		Over 5ft 8 inches
Wmn's Veterans	Under 5ft 8 inches		Over 5ft 8 inches
	Photo Left:                                                                        Tyrone Briscoe 2006 Boy's World Champion. The total of 32 MALYMPEX medals can be won for Kumite. Each gold medal represents a championship title. The silver medal is for 2nd place. Gold Medallist's in the main event are world champions. Silver Medallists are ranked No 2 in the world ratings.