BRITISH KARATE GUILD
THE BRITISH OPEN
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
BKG OPEN 2025
3rd British Karate Guild Open Knockdown Tournament
Saturday 15th November 2025
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
This tournament is open to all styles and organisations.
With categories ranging from 12 years old to Veterans.
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus 3 special cash prizes:
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Most Technical Fighter - £1,000
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Most Spirited Fighter - £1,000
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Fastest KO (Full Ippon) - £1,000
Join us on what promises to be a day filled with exciting full contact fighting.
Osu!
More Info
This event is held by the British Karate Guild, and is open to all styles and organisations across the World.
The tournament will include Adults: Elite, Novice (only for UK residents) & Veteran, Cadets 16-18 and 12-15 year old categories.
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Categories listed below:
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12-13 year old
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Boys -40 -45 -50 -55 55+
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Girls -40 -45 -50 50+
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14-15 year old
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Boys -50 -55 -60 -65 65+
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Girls -45 -50 -55 55+
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Boys Cadets 16-17 Years -68, 68-78, 78+
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Girls Cadets 16-17 Years -58, 58+
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Novice Men (UK Residents only) -70, -80, 80+
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Novice Women (UK residents only) -60, 60+
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Veteran Men (45+ year old) -70, -80, 80+
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Open Women -60, 60+
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Open Men -70, -80, 80+
Fighter Requirements
All fighters must fill in the Competitor Consent and Medical declaration.
If you have not filled out the online medical form already, you will need fill one out at the weigh-in.
All fighters must attend a weigh-in and be checked by a medical professional prior to competing. This will take place from Friday 14th of November at 5pm in the Lansdown Suite at the Leonardo Hotel in Croydon. Or on Saturday 8-9:30am at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.
Knockdown rules
Tournament Hotel
We have arranged special rates at Leonardo Hotel in Croydon.
£90 per 1 person room including Breakfast, additional person £12.50.
Please use the code LHBRIT141125 to claim the discounted rate either on the phone or website.
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