2026 EUROPEAN KUDO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Vilnius, Lithuania
2026 - 02 - 28

I. AIM AND OBJECTS

The aim of the championship is:
- popularizing and developing Kudo as a mass and professional kind of sport;
- raising the professional level of sportsmen from European countries.
- rising the qualification of judges.

II. ORGANISATION

- Championship is organised by Lithuanian Kudo Sports Federation, European Kudo committee and International Kudo Federation.
- Superior chief judge: Hideaki Takahashi & Osada Kenichi (Japan)
- Secretary: Vilius Tarasevičius (Lithuania)

III. THE PLACE AND THE TIME AF THE COMPETITION

- Place: “Aerotorria Arena”, Dariaus ir Girėno g. 38B Vilnius, Lithuania
- Date: 2025 - 02 - 28
- Competition start time: 10:00 AM

IV. PARTICIPANTS OF THE CONTEST

- Competitors from International Kudo Federation (K.I.F), European Kudo committee members and cooperating schools are allowed to take part in this competitio. In every age and weight category, every country can delegate 3 athletes, home country Lithuania - 4 athletes. Participants will fit defined age group if born between:

KIDS U10 date of birth: 2017 and 2016
CADETS U12 date of birth: 2015 and 2014
CADETS U14 date of birth: 2013 and 2012
JUNIORS U16 date of birth: 2011 and 2010

The Weight Category for KIDS U10, CADETS U12, CADETS U14, JUNIORS U16 will be determined by looking at the participant’s entry. (*) Hansoku (foul) will be taken if false Weight is declared.

KIDS U10
(Born 2017 - 2016) (Weight, kg)
BOYS
≦24kg; ≦30kg; ≦36kg; ≦42kg; ≦48kg; >48kg.
GIRLS
≦24kg; ≦30kg; ≦36kg; >36kg.

CADETS U12
(Born 2015 - 2014) (Weight, kg)
BOYS
≦30kg; ≦36kg; ≦42kg; ≦48kg; ;≦54kg; >54kg.
GIRLS
≦30kg; ≦36kg; ≦42kg; >42kg.

CADETS U14
(Born 2013 - 2012) (Weight, kg)
BOYS
≦36kg; ≦42kg; ≦47kg; ≦52kg; ≦57kg; ≦62kg; >62kg
GIRLS
≦37kg; ≦42kg; ≦47kg; ≦52kg; >52kg.

JUNIORS U16
(Born 2011 - 2010) (Weight, kg)
BOYS
≦48kg; ≦53kg; ≦58kg; ≦63kg; ≦68kg; ≦73kg; ≦78kg ≦83kg ≦88kg >88kg.
GIRLS
≦43kg; ≦53kg; ≦63kg; >63kg.

All unforseen cases are discussed by the board of judges before hand. During the Mandate Commission participants of the contest must have with themselves:
- a certificate of birth, ID card or a passport - insurance policy (recommended)
- Competitors application must be filled till 2026 FEBRUARY 8th and originals brought to Weight-ins.
- Application and other documents you can find www.ku-do.eu
- All International Kudo branches register their athletes through KumiteTechnology.com

V. OUTFIT AND EQUIPMENT
Obligatory outfit during the contest: KUDO GI (kimono) (white and blue colour)

Necessary individual equipment:
- NHG Neo head guard;
- a groin protection ( a bandage ).
- Kudo long gloves for all juniors categories;
- Kudo shin protection;
It is prohibited to put protective equipment on top of the GI!

VI. PROGRAM

2025 - 02 - 27
Adress: Aerotorria Arena (Dariaus ir Girėno g. 38a, Vilnius).
-15:00 pm - 18:00 pm. Weigh-ins
-18:00 pm - 20:00 pm. Referee/Branch chief training

2025 - 02 - 28
Adress: Aerotorria Arena (Dariaus ir Girėno g. 38a, Vilnius).
- 9:00 am. Athletes & participants gather at “Aerotorria Arena”, Dariaus ir Girėno g. 34F, Vilnius, Lithuania
- 10:00 am. Competition starts - 17:00 pm. Competition ends
- 20:00 pm. Sayonara party

2025 - 03 - 01
Adress: H. Manto g. 6, Vilnius at A - Force BJJ academy.
- 10:00 am. - 13:00 pm. Belt promotion test

VI. ACVOMMODATION

Official championship hotel LOOP HOTEL

VII.INFORMATION

Email: info@ku-do.eu or Whatsapp (+370 606 11 862)
*Whatsapp group for European Kudo branch chiefs (2026 European Kudo junior championship). Link to community chat: Whatsapp.com

VIII. AWARDS OF WINNERS

Winners and prize winners are selected according to „HOKUTOKI“ rules. Competitors who have taken the first, the second and the third places in each category will be awarded with cups, medals and diplomas of the first, the second and the third degree.

IX. FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE CONTEST

The organizers of the tournament ensure its financial support. The competition fee for competitors is 50 Eur. Sayonara party 25 eur.

European Kudo committee member
Lithuania Kudo sports federation president Vilius Tarasevičius

	参与者 1	类别	年龄	等级	学校
1	DB Dominik Bustard 德国	CADETS U-14 (-62) kg BOYS	14	10 KYU	HOKUTO DOJO

2026 European Kudo junior championship

2026/02/28

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