Event Itinerary
WT Fighter Intro
* WT Fighter Intro will be held during the IFKC opening ceremony. The following WT fighters have been selected to attend. These five fighters must bring their dogi to the venue on September 28.
We appreciate your cooperation.
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Hector Muñoz / Chile
- Oskar Romaniuk / Poland
- Mohammad Rahimzade / Iran
- Karine Corriveau / Canada
- Yi-Rong Chen / Taiwan
Kumite Rule Explanation for WT Fighters
**Kumite Rule Explanation will be conducted from 15:30-16:20 on September 28. All World Tournament fighters are encouraged to attend this clinic to fully understand the I.K.O.N. Kumite rules.
Locations
Black Belt Exam
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The black belt exam will be held at Hachioji Sports Center between 9:00 and 13:00 on Monday, September 30.
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The branch chiefs whose members are taking the exam are allowed to sit at the head table as observers. Other country representatives are not as space is limited.
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Brown or black-belt members may participate in the Kumite exam to fight with the Dan candidates. The Branch representative is required to inform Honbu of their names in advance. During the exam, they shall wait at the rear of the gym until the Kumite portion begins.
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The Dan candidates and sparring partners must have punching gloves and shin/instep guards.
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For supporters and families, spectating is allowed during the Kumite portion.
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Video taking is not allowed.
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Test results will be announced by October 31 via branch representatives.
Resources
Many Dan candidates fail due to lack of their knowledge about Kata and I.K.O.N. Ido Geiko. Be sure to prepare yourself.
International Training Seminar
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The international training seminar will be held at Hachioji Sports Center between 13:30 and 16:00 on Monday, September 30.
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Arrive at the venue at 13:00 to check in. No ticket, no training.
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We are not likely to run a sparring session this year. But just in case, bring your shin/instep guards and gloves (Head Gear for children and teens) as we might be able to run it if time is allowed.
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Instructors (Subject to Change): Sosui Nakamura, Daihyo Masanaga, Shihan Kobayashi, Shihan Kuroyama
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Spectating is NOT allowed due to limited space. Taking video clips is allowed.
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A seminar certificate will be presented to the participants who came and trained.
Branch Chief Conference
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The international branch chief conference will be held at ANA Crowne Plaza between 16:30 and 18:30 on Monday, October 30.
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The branch chiefs and HDDOs will be given a bus ride from the seminar gym to the hotel.
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The conference will be conducted in English and Japanese. If you are a non-English speaker, please consider accompanying an interpreter.
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Branch Chief Dress Code: White Branch Chief Jacket, a tie, navy dress shirt, black pants.
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HDDO Dress Code: Business Formal (Suits and a tie)
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Interpreter Dress Code: Business Casual (Suits and a tie preferred)
Sayonara Party
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The Sayonara party will be held at ANA Crowne Plaza between 19:00 and 21:00 on Monday, September 30.
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The branch chiefs and HDDOs: By taxi straight from the Oji Sports Center after the conference. All other participants need to take public transit or taxi from their hotels.
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Dress Code: Casual to formal. No sandals or flip-flops. Team Tracksuits are acceptable. A T-shirt and jeans are not preferred.
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NO TICKET, NO ADMISSION!