Welcome to the WSKF Shotokan Cup – Australia 2025
Invintation
Jindokai Shotokan Karate invites WSKF-affiliated dojos and traditional Shotokan practitioners to the 2025 WSKF Shotokan Cup — an open event celebrating skill, spirit, and tradition. Our tournament will bring together karateka from across Australia for two days of learning, connection, and competition, with divisions structured to suit all levels of experience.
🗓 Event Schedule
Saturday, July 26
- Goodwill Shotokan Seminar (open to all ranks and affiliations)
- Rules Explanation & Referee Course
Sunday, July 27
- WSKF Shotokan Cup Tournament
🥇 Events & Format
All events follow traditional Shotokan karate rules, aligned with WSKF grading requirements.
If you've participated in a grading, you're ready to compete — all required skills are covered in your training.
Events Include:
Kata
- Rank-appropriate kata based on belt level
- In line with traditional Shotokan tournament format, a prescribed kata is selected at random by the referee, in the first two rounds
- Final Round: Free choice kata
Basic Kumite
- White–Orange: Go-hon Kumite (5-step)
- Green–Purple: Ippon Kumite (1-step)
- Brown & Above: Jiyu Ippon Kumite (semi-free)
Shobu Ippon (Traditional Shotokan Rules)
- Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced categories
- Optional event for AKF/WKF-experienced competitors
- Full safety equipment required
🛡 Compulsory Safety Equipment
All Shobu Ippon participants must have the following protective equipment:
- Groin Guards (males)
- Mouthguards
- Red & Blue Mitts
- Red/Blue Shin & Instep Protectors
- Chest Protection (females – Cadets & above)
- Headgear (all children 13 & under)
- Body Protectors (all competitors)
Volunteers Welcome
We invite family members and supporters to assist in various event-day roles.
Your help ensures the smooth running of the event and contributes to a positive experience for all participants.