KWU SENSHI Gold Cup 2025
Branch chiefs, Directors, Shihan, Sensei and karatekas, you are all invited to the KWU SENSHI Gold Cup 2025. This competition, which made its mark in the past, is returning this year with even more prestige thanks to an exclusive partnership with KWU SENSHI. Indeed, for this event, Shihan Dominic Ohan, Shihan Pierre Cataford, and their team have come together to offer you a high-caliber championship.
Date and location
The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, at Pierre Charbonneau Community Center, located at 3000 Viau Street in Montreal.
The competition will begin at 9 a.m.
All competitors must arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Who can participate ?
This competition is open to beginners, children, adults, and elites alike.
Different categories are offered
Registration can be completed for katas only, fights only, or, for those seeking the ultimate challenge, both katas and fights. Additionally, group katas are reintroduced this year. Here are the details of the different components.
Apart from group katas, katas and fights contain 3 categories: open, elite and master.
Kata:
- Open: children, white belt to black belt. Adults, white belt to brown belt. Groups will be mixed, formed according to belt level and age of competitors.
- Elite: experienced competitors 18 years and older, black belt.
- Master: karateka 35 years and older, black belt.
The regulations for the kata competition are available here.
Fighting:
- Open: karateka, children and adults, white to black belt. The fights are semi-contact, meaning all head strikes must be controlled, with combat equipment. Groups will be separated by gender, formed according to belt level, and age of competitors.
- Elite: experienced fighter aged 18 and above, any belt level. Matches are full-contact without combat gear. Groups will be separated by gender and formed by weight category.
- Master: experienced fighter aged 35 and above, black belt. Matches are full-contact with combat gear. Groups will be separated by gender and formed by weight category.
The regulations for the fighting competition are available here.
Weight categories for Elite and Master fights
Man
Lightweight: 70 kg (155 lb) and less
Medium: 80 kg (176 lb) and less
Heavy: 80 kg (176 lb) and more
Women
Lightweight: 55 kg (121 lb) and less
Medium: 65 kg (143 lb) and less
Heavy: 65 kg (143 lb) and more
Registration
All registrations must be completed online. The registration site will be open shortly. The registration deadline is March 9.
Registration Costs
- $70 for those under 18*
- $80 for adults*
* The same price for registration for 1 or 2 events, regardless of the category (open, elite, or master)
Spectator
Tickets for spectators will go on sale the morning of the event, cash payment only.
- $15 for adults
- $10 for children
- Free for children aged 5 and under
Accommodation
Take advantage of a special rate at the Hotel Universel Montreal ! Mention "Senshi Gold Cup" when making your reservation by phone at 1 (800) 567-0223 or by email at info@hoteluniverselmontreal.com to benefit from an exclusive rate of $169 (a 27% discount on the regular price).
Join us !
Take on the challenge, join our karate competition, and showcase your exceptional skills! We look forward to seeing you shine on the tatami. Register now to live an unforgettable experience.
For any questions, please contact us at info@goldcuptournament.com.
