
A Message from the Kumite Committee

Osu everyone,
The Seiyu Kumite Committee would like to welcome you to the Spring Challenge 2023 Kumite tournament where students of Seiyu Karate can join together in an afternoon of one-match fights guaranteed to be full of excitement.
The event is set to take place on Saturday, May 27 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the New Westminster dojo and is open to all active Seiyu students over 14 years of age.
The goal of this tournament is to provide an evenly matched experience with another opponent from Seiyu under the guidance of our well-trained team of corner judges and centre referees. There will be both entry and intermediate divisions with modified rules to accommodate the different experience levels of competitors.
Fighter safety is our top priority and mandatory protective gear will be in place to ensure everyone leaves with a positive experience. Matches will be hand selected based on your skill and experience level in consultation with the Kumite committee, if you have always wanted to test your skill in a Kumite event but may have been reluctant to try, this is your opportunity. Don’t forget green belts and higher can both compete and judge so make the most of this memorable event.
The Spring Challenge is a rare opportunity to be a part of an exciting day that will boost your confidence and technique that you should not miss. We look forward to seeing you there.
Sempai Kris Erickson
Seiyu Kumite Committee:
Sempai Kris Erickson
Sempai Mark Berg
Shihan Tats Nakamura

Promo Video ~ Clips from the last tournament in 2019
General Information
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Date:
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Mandatory Gear:
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Register by:
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Spectating
Saturday, May 27
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
14 years old and older who regularly attend our teens or adults class
All belt ranks (But everyone needs to get their instructor's approval)
$25/person (This is to cover the facility rental to support the New Westminster dojo.)
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Head Gear
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Mouth Guard
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Gloves
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Full-coverage gloves for the teen divisions and the adult's entry-level.
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Open-finger gloves are allowed for the adult's intermediate level.
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Shin/Instep Pads
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Elbow Pads
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Groin Cup for Males
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Body Protector for Females
The club can lend full-coverage gloves, headgear, and body protectors for females.
May 17, 2023
A registration form will be directly handed out between March 29 and May 10. If you are interested, please ask your instructor.
Due to limited space, only participants, their families, and staff/officials are allowed to spectate.