Event Age Date of birth Weight Competitors limit Remarks
Boys Individual Kumite < 12yrs after 2011 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon shobu 90 seconds
Girls Individual Kumite < 12yrs after 2011 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Boys Individual Kumite 12-13yrs 2010-2011 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon shobu 90 seconds
Girls Individual Kumite 12-13yrs 2010-2011 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Boys Individual Kumite 14-15yrs 2008-2009 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon shobu 90 seconds
Girls Individual Kumite 14-15yrs 2008-2009 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Boys Individual Kumite 16 – 17yrs 2007-2006 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon shobu 2 minutes
Girls Individual Kumite 16 – 17yrs 2007-2006 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Boys Individual Kumite 18 – 19yrs 2005-2004 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Ippon shobu 2 minutes
Girls Individual Kumite 18 – 19yrs 2005-2004 Not applicable 8 competitors per nation ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Men’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2003-1984 < 65 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Men’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2003-1984 - 75 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Men’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2003-1984 - 85 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Men’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2003-1984 + 85 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
           
Men’s Grand Champion 20-39yrs 2003-1984 open TOP 2 contestans per each class ★ For Men’s Grand Champion tournament -Top 2 CONTESTANTS per each class ★ Final – 5 minutes, Sanbon shobu (6 Wazaari’s) ★ For Men’s Grand Champion tournament, non-participation is NOT allowed without injury.
           
Women’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2003-1984 < 60 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
Women’s Individual Kumite 20 – 39yrs 2003-1984 + 60 kg 4 competitors per nation ★ 2 minutes, Ippon-han shobu ★ In case of the CONTESTANT cannot make the match, he cannot participate afterwards.
           
Women’s Grand Champion 20-39yrs 2003-1984 open TOP 2 contestans per each class ★ For Women’s Grand Champion tournament -Top 2 CONTESTANTS per each class ★ Final match- 3 minutes, ippon-han shobu ★ For Women’s Grand Champion tournament, non-participation is NOT allowed without injury.
           
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 40 – 44yrs 1983-1979 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon shobu 2 minutes
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 40 – 44yrs 1983-1979 Not applicable no limit ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 45 – 49yrs 1978-1974 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon shobu 2 minutes
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 45 – 49yrs 1978-1974 Not applicable no limit ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 50 – 54yrs 1973-1969 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon shobu 90 seconds
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 50 – 54yrs 1973-1969 Not applicable no limit ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 55 – 59yrs 1968-1964 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon shobu 90 seconds
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 56 – 59yrs 1968-1964 Not applicable no limit ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 60 – 64yrs 1963-1959 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon shobu 90 seconds
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 60 – 64yrs 1963-1959 Not applicable no limit ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.
           
Men’s Masters Individual Kumite 65 +yrs before 1958.12.31 Not applicable no limit ★ Ippon shobu 90 seconds
Women’s Masters Individual Kumite 65 +yrs before 1958.12.31 Not applicable no limit ★ Gum shield, Mitts (approved by SKIF) are compulsory ★ Groin and Chest (Girls) protectors are allowed, but Shin protectors are forbidden.