2nd Zen-Kyo­kus­hin Cup 2026

On 7 November 2026 takes place in Bydgoszcz, Poland, the 2nd Zen-Kyokushin European Cup . The international tournament is organised by Zen-Kyokushin Poland led by Shihan Jaroslaw Remus, 5th Dan.

Members of Shinzen Dojo Berlin can compete in Kata, Kumite or both disciplines . The tournament offers categories for children, teenagers and adults.

Date and sche­dule

Friday, 6 November 2026

14:00–19:00: Registration of clubs and participants

Saturday, 7 November 2026

08:00: Start of competitions

approx. 19:30: planned end of tournament

Location: Bydgoszcz, Poland

Age groups

The competitions are separated by gender and age group.

U9: Born 2017 and younger

U11: Born 2015–2016

U13: Born 2013–2014

U15: Born 2011–2012

U18: Born 2009–2010 and born 2008, provided that the 18th birthday has not yet been reached

U22: Born 2004–2007 and born 2008 upon reaching the 18th birthday

U35: Born 1991–2003

Masters U50: Born 1976–1990

Veterans 51+: Born 1975 and older

Kumite – Weight classes

The Kumite categories are divided by age, gender and weight.

Girls U9: -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, +35 kg

Boys U9: -25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, +40 kg

Girls U11: -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, +40 kg

Boys U11: -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, +45 kg

Girls U13: -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg

Boys U13: -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg

Girls U15: -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg

Boys U15: -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, +65 kg

Girls U18: -55 kg, -65 kg, +65 kg

Boys U18: -65 kg, -70 kg, -75 kg, -85 kg, +85 kg

Women U22: -55 kg, -65 kg, +65 kg

Men U22: -70 kg, -80 kg, -90 kg, +90 kg

Women U35: -55 kg, -65 kg, +65 kg

Men U35: -70 kg, -80 kg, -90 kg, +90 kg

Women 36+: -65 kg, +65 kg

Men U50: -80 kg, +80 kg

Men 51+: -85 kg, +85 kg

Each participant can only compete in one age and weight category for Kumite starten.

Kata – Cate­go­ries and pre­scri­bed Kata

The Kata competitions are also separated by age and gender. A specific Kata is prescribed for each round of competition.

U9

1. Round: Taikyoku Sono Ichi
2. Round: Taikyoku Sono NiFinal: Taikyoku Sono San

U11

1. Round: Taikyoku Sono Ni
2. Round: Taikyoku Sono SanFinal: Pinan Sono Ichi

U13

1. Round: Taikyoku Sono San
2. Round: Pinan Sono IchiFinal: Pinan Sono Ni

U15

1. Round: Pinan Sono Ichi
2. Round: Pinan Sono NiFinal: Pinan Sono San

U18

1. Round: Pinan Sono Ni
2. Round: Pinan Sono SanFinal: Pinan Sono Yon

18+

1. Round: Pinan Sono Go
2. Round: Gekisai ShoFinal: Sushi-ho

Participation in both Kata and Kumite is possible.

Special awards and team ranking

In addition to the regular placements, six special awards will be presented at the European Cup:

• Best Fighter Man
• Best Fighter Woman
• Best Kata Performer
• Best Fighter Man Junior
• Best Fighter Woman Junior
• Best Kata Performer Junior

The team ranking is based on the participating Dojos or clubs, not by nation.

Regis­tra­tion for Shinzen members

The registration for all participants from Shinzen Dojo Berlin will be handled gesammelt über Sensei Son.

For registration, please provide the following details:

• Surname:
• First name:
• Date of birth:
• Weight:
• Desired category: Kata / Kumite / Kata and Kumite

Internal registration deadline for Shinzen: 24 October 2026

The official registration with the event organiser ends on 31 October 2026.

The internal registration deadline one week prior gives us sufficient time to check the details and categories and to register all Shinzen participants collectively.

For children and teenagers, we will coordinate participation and the appropriate category with their parents, based on their current training level and competition experience.

Osu!