OPEN CUP MONTANA 2026 – MONTANA OPEN CUP 2026

Sports Karate Club Montana has the honor of inviting competitors, coaches, referees, officials and guests to MONTANA OPEN CUP 2026 — the 5th tournament organized by Sports Karate Club Montana, held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana.

The event is organized jointly with the Bulgarian Federation Kyokushin Kan and the Bulgarian Global Kyokushin Budokai Federation, under whose rules the tournament will be held.

The amateur competition rules of Global Kyokushin Budokai are almost identical to those of Kyokushin Kan, with minor changes aimed at fewer interruptions and a freer style of fighting.

The Global Kyokushin Budokai rules for professional competitors differ significantly from the amateur rules, but they are not part of this competition.

The event will bring together competitors from different countries in the spirit of Kyokushin and Budokai - a spirit of respect, discipline and strong international friendship.

The competition will take place on 26 September 2026 at Arena Varshets, town of Varshets, Bulgaria. Оfficial hotel of the tournament – „ATA“ hotel town of Varshets.

Boys, Junior Boys and Men

Boys U12, 10–11 years:
-30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, +45 kg

Junior Boys U14, 12–13 years:
-35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg

Junior Boys U16, 14–15 years:
-40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, +60 kg

Junior Boys U18, 16–17 years:
-55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, +70 kg

Men, 18+ years:
-70 kg, -80 kg, +80 kg

Senior, 35+ years:
Open Category

Girls, Junior Girls and Women

Girls U12, 10–11 years:
-25 kg, -30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, +40 kg

Junior Girls U14, 12–13 years:
-30 kg, -35 kg, -40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, +50 kg

Junior Girls U16, 14–15 years:
-40 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, +55 kg

Junior Girls U18, 16–17 years:
-55 kg, -60 kg, -65 kg, +65 kg

Women, 18+ years:
-60 kg, +60 kg

Preliminary Competition Regulations

Match Duration

U12, 10–11 years
Preliminary rounds: 1.5 min.
Semi-finals and finals: 1.5 + 1 min.
Decisive weight difference: less than 2 kg

U14, 12–13 years
Preliminary rounds: 1.5 min.
Semi-finals and finals: 1.5 + 1 min.
Decisive weight difference: less than 2 kg

U16, 14–15 years
Preliminary rounds: 2 + 1 min.
Semi-finals and finals: 2 + 1 + 1 min.
Decisive weight difference: less than 3 kg

U18, 16–17 years
Preliminary rounds: 2 + 2 min.
Semi-finals and finals: 2 + 2 + 1 min.
Decisive weight difference: less than 3 kg

Women
Preliminary rounds: 2 + 2 min.
Semi-finals and finals: 2 + 2 + 1 min.
Decisive weight difference: less than 3 kg

Men
Preliminary rounds: 3 + 2 min.
Semi-finals and finals: 3 + 2 + 2 min.
Decisive weight difference: less than 5 kg

Mandatory Protective Equipment

All competitors are required to provide and wear the necessary protective equipment according to their age and category.

Groin guard — mandatory for boys, junior boys, senior boys and men.

Chest protector — mandatory for girls, junior girls, senior girls and women.

Gloves — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior boys and senior girls.

Helmet without face grid — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior boys and senior girls.

Shin and instep guards — mandatory for children, junior boys, junior girls, senior boys and senior girls.

We look forward to welcoming all competitors, coaches, officials and guests to OPEN CUP MONTANA 2026.

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Official Hotel

The official hotel for the competition is:

Hotel ATA, Varshets : https://ata-spa.bg/

Accommodation price:

50 EUR per person / per night

The organizer can make a reservation for your team upon request.

For other accommodation options, please contact the organizer.

Transportation

All teams arriving at the airport will be provided with organized transportation to the city of the competition.

Teams are requested to provide their arrival details in advance so that transportation can be arranged.

For other transportation options, please contact the organizer.

The celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana will take place after the tournament, at 20:00, in the official hotel of the tournament — Hotel ATA, Varshets.

PROGRAM

Venue:
Sports Hall “Arena Varshets”
Varshets, Bulgaria
/29 km from the city of Montana/

24–25 September 2026 - Arrival of Teams

Participating teams are expected to arrive on September 24-25, 2026. For teams arriving at Sofia Airport, transportation to the Hotel “ATA”- Official Hotel of the Tournament - town of Varshets will be provided by the hosts after confirmation of the exact date and time of arrival.

25 September 2026 / Friday /

12:00 – 20:00
Medical examination and official weigh-in
Hotel ATA — Official Hotel of the Tournament

18:00 – 19:00
Referee seminar
Hotel ATA — Conference Hall

26 September 2026 / Saturday /

09:00
Arrival of the teams at Sports Hall “Arena Varshets”

09:30 – 10:00
Referee seminar at Sports Hall “Arena Varshets”

10:30
Beginning of the tournament

13:00
Official opening ceremony

16:00
Short break

17:00
Final matches by categories

18:00
Award ceremony and official closing of the tournament

20:00
Sayonara Party and official celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sports Karate Club Montana
Hotel ATA

All guests are invited!

Osu!

Expect more information in the upcoming days!

https://skkmontana.com/

	Participant 1	Category	Age	Grade	School
1	Ahsan Ahsan Ullah	Men -70 Kg	24	2 DAN	Azam basti dojo

	Participant 1	Category	Age	Grade	School
1	Ahsan Ahsan Ullah	Men -70 Kg	24	2 DAN	Azam basti dojo

Montana Open Cup 2026

09/25/2026

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