Children · ages 6 to 14
Girls and boys compete separately. Age groups: 6–7, 8–9, 10–11 and 12–14. No weight divisions.
| Level | Grade | Bout | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 10th to 5th kyu | 1 minute | No extension |
| Advanced | 4th kyu and above | 1 minute | No extension |
International Kyokushin Karate Tournament
The Mexican Association of Kyokushinkaikan Karate Gessi Krame, representative of World So-Kyokushin in Mexico, invites Kyokushin schools, instructors and competitors, as well as related disciplines, to participate in the Shihan Gessi Krame Tournament 2026.
Deportivo Casa Popular Magdalena Contreras
Av. Luis Cabrera, San Jerónimo Lídice, La Magdalena Contreras, 10200 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Official weigh-in: Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00–9:00 p.m., same venue.
Official divisions
A minimum of four competitors is required to form each category. The organization may responsibly combine or adjust divisions when the number of entries requires it.
Girls and boys compete separately. Age groups: 6–7, 8–9, 10–11 and 12–14. No weight divisions.
| Level | Grade | Bout | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 10th to 5th kyu | 1 minute | No extension |
| Advanced | 4th kyu and above | 1 minute | No extension |
Weights: lightweight, under 55 kg; middleweight, 55–63 kg; heavyweight, over 63 kg.
| Level | Grade | Bout | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 10th to 5th kyu | 1 minute | No extension |
| Intermediate | 4th to 2nd kyu | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Advanced | 1st kyu and black belt | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
Weights: lightweight, under 62 kg; middleweight, 62–70 kg; heavyweight, over 70 kg.
| Level | Grade | Bout | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 10th to 5th kyu | 1:30 minutes | No extension |
| Intermediate | 4th to 2nd kyu | 2:30 minutes | 1 minute |
| Advanced | 1st kyu and black belt | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
Weights: lightweight, under 55 kg; middleweight, 55–62.5 kg; heavyweight, over 62.5 kg.
| Level | Grade | Bout | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 10th to 5th kyu | 1 minute | No extension |
| Intermediate | 4th to 2nd kyu | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Advanced | 1st kyu and black belt | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
Weights: lightweight, up to 70 kg; middleweight, 70.1–80 kg; heavyweight, over 80 kg.
| Level | Grade | Bout | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 10th to 5th kyu | 1:30 minutes | No extension |
| Intermediate | 4th to 2nd kyu | 2:30 minutes | 1 minute |
| Advanced | 1st kyu and black belt | 3 minutes | Up to two 1-minute extensions |
Open female division and open male division. Brown and black belts only.
| Level | Grade | Bout | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 1st kyu and black belt | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
Participation
Deadline: November 20, 2026. Registrations will not be accepted on tournament day.
Competitor preparation
Required equipment varies by age, sex and level. Review the full table before preparing your competitors.
Official facts for Shihan Gessi Krame 2026