WJKA KARATE ASSOCIATION and WJKA Germany are honored to present, the : 3. WJKA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS & 3. WJKA Kohai International European Cup FOR JUNIORS, SENIORS and VETERANS -Open to all traditional Shotokan karate-ka 06 th - 08 th July 2012 Sports Hall Ballsporthalle, Am Sportzentrum 25 Sandersdorf - Brehna, Germany www.wjka.org www.wjka-germany.de World JKA Karate Association H.Q. & WJKA Germany To all member federations and friends of the World JKA Karate Association. WJKA H.Q. and WJKA Germany have the pleasure in inviting you on behalf of Jan Knobel sensei, to the 3. WJKA European Open Championship to be held at Sports Hall Ballsporthalle, Am Sportzentrum 25, Sandersdorf – Brehna, Germany. Each nation is requested to bring two national flags and their national anthem on CD, to the tournament. We urge you to study this invitation thoroughly and to continually visit our website www.wjka.org and www.wjka-germany.de for further updates. This web pages will contain important information concerning your registration as well as all other information that might be useful for you. Please ensure the timely and precise forwarding of all necessary forms. The deadline is 01 st MAY 2012. In case you are in need of more explicit information, do not hesitate to e-mail us through: [email protected] / [email protected] . We look forward to seeing you in Sandersdorf – Brehna, Germany and wish you all the best when taking part in the 3. WJKA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS . Best wishes in Shotokan, Jan G. Knobel Tadeusz Lebida

(WJKA H.Q. President) (WJKA Germany) WJKA KARATE ASSOCIATION 3. WJKA European Championships & 3. WJKA Kohai Invitation European Championships 06 th - 08 th July 2012 GENERAL INFORMATION
Responsible Organization: WJKA Germany Contact person: Mr. Steffen Zabel Bahnhofstraße 22 06792 Sandersdorf- Brehna Germany Phone office : +49 3493/81140 / +49 1607372263 Website: WJKA Germany www.wjka-germany.de Website : WJKA H.Q www.wjka.org Email : WJKA Germany [email protected] Email : WJKA H.Q. [email protected]
Venue: Sport Hal Ballsporthalle, Am Sportzentraum 25, 06792 Sandersdorf – Brehna, Germany
Letter of intent Please fill in and return the ‘letter of intent’ to WJKA Germany no later than 10 th January 2012 This is not an entry form and does not replace the official entry form found elsewhere in this document! IT IS HOWEVER VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE LETTER OF INTENT IS RETURNED ON OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE! Please do not confuse the ‘Letter of intent’ and the date of its return, 10 th January 2012 with the ‘Official Registration form’ and ‘monies payable’ which must be submitted by 30 th April 2012.
Registration: Deadline for registration is 30 th APRIL 2012 .

Transport: Air: www.leipzig-halle-airport.de Train / bus : www.bahn.de Taxi: http://www.leipzig-halle-airport.de/de/index/reisende_besucher/an_abreise_parken/pkw_taxi.html Car: http://www.leipzig-halle- airport.de/de/index/reisende_besucher/an_abreise_parken/autovermieter.htmll
Accommodations: You have to book your own accommodation. Please book as soon as possible your accommodation (hotel / hostel / bed & breakfast / camping etc.), but not later than 30 th of January 2012 this due to high holiday season bookings. (Holidays season 2012 in Germany is from July 1 st until August 30 th .) Bed & Breakfast / Hotels / Pension site: http://www.haus-hermine.de/index.php Hostell sites: http://www.ambassador-bitterfeld.com/ http://www.hotelbernsteinsee.de/preise.php http://villa-am-bernsteinsee.com/restaurant-amber.html http://www.hotel-central-btf.de/page_2_2.htm http://www.big-reisehotel.de/ Camping site: http://www.goitzsche-camp.de/index.php?id=startseite Appartementen / bungalows / caravans site: http://www.ferienhaus-muehlbeck.de Tourist information center Sandersdorf (Bitterfeld - Wolfen) : Stadt Bitterfeld-Wolfen SB Kultur/ Tourismus Frau Marx OT Wolfen Rathausplatz 1 06766 Bitterfeld Wolfen Fax : (+49) 03494/6660-444 E-mail : [email protected] Website : http://www.sandersdorf-brehna.de http://www.bitterfeld-wolfen.de
Visa: For the countries that need a visa please check the following website: http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/DE/Infoservice/FAQ/VisumFuerD/Uebersicht.html?nn=350374 If you need an invitation letter, please contact us not later than 10 th January 201

Open Course: Int. WJKA course and examinations with sensei Jan Knobel. More information will follow.
Referee Course: Int. WJKA Referee course Friday 06 th July 2012 Time 19.30-21.00 hrs. More information will follow.
Referees: Sensei Knobel will be the Technical Director for this Championship. Sensei Serge Trappeniers will be the Head Referee Sensei Tadeusz Lebida will be the Assistant Technical Director Each organization can send a maximum 10 Referees / Judges.
Dress code Referee’s According to WJKA dress code rules..
Closing Party We would like to invite all of you to take part in the closing party that will be held on 8 th July. More information will follow.
Competition fees: Individual Kata: € 20,-- per person Individual Kumite: € 20,-- per person Team: € 40,-- per team The required amount must be transferred to the account before 30 th APRIL 2012 .
Competition Rules WJKA rules.- view website www.wjka.org
Important: Deadline for registration is 30 th APRIL 2012. Each country must cover their expenses for the travel as well as for their accommodation. The contestants themselves must ensure that they have adequate insurance. The Organizer or the Association (WJKA Germany / WJKA H.Q.) is not responsible if the money has not been transferred nor for any injury that may occur during the tournament.

Payment information The fees for participation, transportation, accommodation (where appropriate) and closing party must be paid in advance and proof of payment sent to the WJKA-Germany, the deadline is 30 th APRIL 2012 otherwise your registration will not be considered. Please transfer the money to the account indicated below: Account Name : WJKA Germany Address : Sandersdorf- Brehna Bank name : Kreissparkasse Bitterfeld Account Number : 300011490 IBAN : DE09 8005 3722 0300 0114 90 BIC/SWIFT : NOLADE21BTF Note: All costs of money transfer is to the account of the participant organization .
Preparation of protection gear Each contestant should bring one's own protection gear: gloves, teeth protection, chest protectors (for girls) are optional but recommended. Groin protections are recommended for boys. Gloves / Mitts should be approved by WJKA (only white). Every organization has to bring their own red and white belts. Any contestant who wears contact lenses should bring one's own spare lenses and required to re- attach the spare lenses within 2 minutes in case the lenses come off during the match.
Other matters Officially appointed tournament doctors and staff will be present and administer first aid. The doctors hold the decision-making authority to decide if any injured contestant can continue the event or should withdraw from it. Each contestant must carry their own health insurance and is responsible for his/her own health care and will have no claims on the tournament, officials, organizers or medical staff. Each country must prepare its national flag for the opening ceremony. Note: there will be only ONE COACH and ONE MANAGER per COUNTRY (This is not a club or association competition) allowed on the area at any time to support competitors, each country should also make One English speaking interpreter available to talk to the Chief Referee.
Important Dates: Letter of Intent to be received by : 10 th January 2012 Request for invitation letter to be received by : 10 th January 2012 Tournament registration forms to be received by : 30 th April 2012 Tournament/Course/ Party fees payable by : 30 th April 2012 WJKA KARATE ASSOCIATION 3. WJKA European Championships & 3. WJKA Kohai Invitation European Championships 06 th - 08 th July 2012 PROGRAM The exact program will follow after the deadline of 30 th APRIL 2012
Friday 06 th July: 18.00-21.00 hrs. : Championship Registration (proof of payment required) - last modification and fee for all competitors in individual and team competition. 19.00-19.30 hrs : Referee, judge, coach, officials course
Saturday 07 th July: 10.00 hrs. Opening ceremony: 3.WJKA Kohai Invitation European Championships (lower belts) - Eliminations competitions - Finals - Award Ceremony
Sunday 08 th July: 10.00 hrs. Opening ceremony: 3.WJKA European Championships. - Tournament starts: - Eliminations competitions - Finals - Awards Ceremony 19.00 hrs. Closing party The program schedule depends on the availability of certificated judges from the participating countries. 3. WJKA Kohai Invitation European Championships Age category as on the day of the tournament KATA KUMITE TEAMS Kata Kumite 7 - 4.kyu M F M F M F M F 7 up to 9 yrs. X X X X X X X X X 10 & 11 yrs. X X X X X X X X X 12 & 13 yrs. X X X X X X X X X 14 & 15 yrs. X X X X X X X X X Seniors 16-18 yrs X X X X X X X X X Seniors +19 yrs X X X X X X X X X Veterans +40 yrs X X X X X X X X X Competitor can only start in the Juniors, Seniors or Veterans category!!! A copy of the certificate may be asked to confirm the grade.
Kata Eliminations - Flag system Finals - Point system Pre eliminations Finals - Heians, in case of a draw tryout Junro 1 and 2 - Free choice JKA and Asai Ryu kata (view WJKA kata list)
Team Kata Junior - 3 Male / - 3 Female / - Mixed Senior - 3 Male / - 3 Female Pre eliminations and Finals - Free choice
Kumite Ippon Shobu - WJKA Rules
Team Kumite Junior - 3 Male (+ 1 Reserve) / - 3 Female (+ 1 Reserve) / - Mixed (2 Male + 1 Female) Senior - 3 Male (+ 1 Reserve) / - 3 Female (+ 1 Reserve) / - Mixed (2 Male + 1 Female WJKA KARATE ASSOCIATION 3. WJKA European Championships Age category as on the day of the tournament KATA KUMITE TEAMS Kata Kumite + 3.kyu M F M F M F M F 10 & 11 yrs. X X X X X X X X X 12 & 13 yrs. X X X X X X X X X 14 & 15 yrs. X X X X X X X X X Seniors 16-18 yrs X X X X X X X X X Seniors +19 yrs X X X X X X X X X Veterans +40 yrs X X X X X X X X X Competitor can only start in the Juniors, Seniors or Veterans category!!! A copy of the certificate may be asked to confirm the grade.
Kata: Eliminations - Flag system Finals - Point system 1st Round 2nd Round + Finals - Heians, in case of a draw tryout Junro 1 and 2 - Basai Dai / Kanku Dai / Jion / Empi - Free choice JKA and Asai Ryu kata (view WJKA kata list)
Team Kata: Junior - 3 Male / - 3 Female / - Mixed Senior - 3 Male / - 3 Female Eliminations and Finals - different kata
Kumite Ippon Shobu - WJKA Rules
Team Kumite Junior - 3 Male (+ 1 Reserve) / - 3 Female (+ 1 Reserve) / - Mixed (2 Male + 1 Female) Senior - 3 Male (+ 1 Reserve) / - 3 Female (+ 1 Reserve) / - Mixed (2 Male + 1 Female)