Swedish Junior Open 2026

Osu Shihan, Sensei, Senpai!

We would like to welcome you to the Swedish Junior Open in Gävle, Sweden, on September 26, 2026. This event offers children and youth the opportunity to gain competition experience and build friendships with like-minded individuals.

The event is open to participants aged 7–17 and welcomes all Kyokushin organizations.

Preliminary program

Friday 25/9

17:00-20:00 Weigh-in and registrations

Saturday 26/9

08:00-09:00 Weigh-in and registrations

09:00-09:30 Judge and coach information

10:00- Tournamnet starts

Categories

Boys

7 year -30kg, +30kg

8-9 year -32kg, -40kg, +40kg

10-11 year -35kg, -43kg, -51kg, +51kg

12-13 year -40kg, -47kg, -55kg, -65kg, +65kg

14-15 year -55kg, -63kg, -68kg, +68kg

16-17 year -65kg, -75kg, +75kg

Girls

7 year -30kg, +30kg

8-9 year -32kg, -40kg, +40kg

10-11 year -35kg, -42kg, +42kg

12-13 year -47kg, -55kg, +55kg

14-15 year -50kg, -58kg, +58kg

16-17 year -55kg, -65kg, +65kg

Mandatory Protection for Participants Aged 7–11:

Participants must wear fist protection, mouthguard, headguard, groin guard, shin guards, and a body protector. Breast cups are not allowed under the body protector.

Mandatory Protection for Participants Aged 12–17:

Participants must wear fist protection, mouthguard, headguard, groin guard, and shin guards. Female participants are required to wear breast cups.

(Contact: Sensei Torbjörn Jönsson, +46 70 530 94 70)

Regulations* Swedish Junior Open Tournament Regulations

Swedish competitors aged 12 and older must hold a valid competition license from the Swedish Karate Association or the Swedish Budo & Martial Arts Federation.

Tävlingslicens - Svenska Karateförbundet

Tävlingskort - Svenska Budo & Kampsportsförbundet