BRITISH KARATE GUILD
THE BRITISH OPEN
2024
BKG OPEN 2024
2nd British Karate Guild Open Knockdown Tournament
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Saturday 9th November 2024
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Opening Ceremony at 10am
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Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
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This tournament is open to all styles and organisations.
With categories ranging from 12 years old to Veterans.
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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
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Join us on what promises to be a day filled with exciting full contact fighting.
Osu!​​
Want to fight?
ALL competitors must complete 3 steps
1. Get your competitor entry ticket!
Entry is now closed. Come along on Saturday to watch and we will see you next year to fight!
2. The Competitor Consent and Medical Declaration Form is now closed.
Do not worry! You will be asked to fill one out in person at medical check and weigh-in
3. Organise your medical check and weigh in
We recommend you attend the medical check and weigh the day prior to competing, however if this is not possible, this can be done on the day of the open. Details below:
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[Recommended]
Time: 5:30pm until 9:30pm
Date: Friday 8th November
Location: Leonardo Hotel in Croydon
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[Day of the Open]
Time: 8am
Date: Saturday 9th November
Location: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre​​
More Info
This event is held by the British Karate Guild, and is open to all styles and organisations across the World.
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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+
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Accommodation
Our tournament hotel will be the Leonardo Hotel in Croydon. You can book via the website https://www.leonardo-hotels.com or by phone on +44 (0) 161 774 1742, quoting LHBRIT081124 for special agreed rates for the tournament.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors
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