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極真会館浜井派 ／ Open-Weight Men's Division
Founded in 1987, the Hokushinetsu Karate Championships is one of the few tournaments that has preserved the traditional full-contact Kyokushin (knockdown) rules for nearly 40 years. Held in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, it welcomes karateka from across Japan and around the world.
| Date | July 20, 2026 (National Holiday). Opening ceremony 9:30 AM. |
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| Venue | Ishikawa Sports Center, Main Arena 222 Wakahino-machi Kita, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0355, Japan |
| Division | Open Weight — Men's General Division (high school age and above) |
| Rules | Traditional full-contact Kyokushin rules (knockdown karate) |
| Protective gear | Groin protector (foul cup) only |
| Uniform | Traditional white karate gi only |
※ Entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. Please complete your online payment by the deadline; your entry is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
| Deadline | May 27, 2026 |
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| Method | Please apply through the entry form below. |
| Required info | Name / Date of birth / Address / Affiliation / Rank (dan) / Height & weight / Competition history (last 2 years) / Photo / JKO member ID |
| Second (coach) | One JKO/JKJO-licensed second only. A one-day second license is available for international competitors. |
| Contact | Secretary-General Hiroshi Kato ／ E-mail: khg.kato@gmail.com |
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