IFK ESPAÑAEUROPEAN
CHAMPIONSHIP
2027.
Europe comes together.
5–6 February 2027
Kata · IFK members only
The championship.
Every detail.
Championship documents
Two days.
One spirit.
Santa Susanna, Barcelona
Friday · 5 February
15:30 · Opening ceremony
16:00 · Kata competition
18:00 · U14 and U16 kumite
Saturday · 6 February
10:00 · U18, U21, senior and veterans kumite
16:00 · Quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals
22:30 · Sayonara Party
Registration
and categories.
Registration opens: Monday 19 October 2026.
Regular entries: 19 October 2026 – 17 January 2027.
Late entries: 18 – 31 January 2027.
The registration link will be available from the opening date.
Kumite & kata
Kumite is open to Full Contact organisations. Kata is exclusively for IFK members.
Weights in kg. On mobile, swipe tables to view all columns.
Kumite categories
| Category | Age | Male (kg) | Female (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| U14 | 12–13 | −40 / −45 / −50 / −55 / +55 | −40 / −45 / −50 / −55 / +55 |
| U16 | 14–15 | −50 / −55 / −60 / −65 / −70 / +75 | −45 / −50 / −55 / −60 / +60 |
| U18 | 16–17 | −60 / −65 / −70 / −75 / +75 | −50 / −55 / −60 / +60 |
| U21 | 18–20 | −70 / −80 / +80 | −55 / −65 / +65 |
| Adults | 18+ | −70 / −80 / −90 / +90 | −55 / −65 / +65 |
| Veterans +40 | 40+ | −80 / +80 | — |
| Veterans +50 | 50+ | −80 / +80 | — |
Age is determined on the first day of competition. Competitors aged 18–20 may enter the adult division; no athlete may compete in two kumite categories. Categories may be merged if there are insufficient entries.
Kata categories
| Event | Category | Age / participation |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | U15 | 12–14 · Male and female |
| Individual | U18 | 15–17 · Male and female |
| Individual | Senior | Male and female |
| Team | U18 | Competitors aged 12–17 |
| Team | Senior | Senior category |
Kata: minimum age 12 and minimum grade 4th kyu. Individual allocations: 4 per country/category; host: 6. Teams: 2 per country/category; host: 3. See the official information pack for kumite allocations and full rules.
Hotel Don Ángel
A 10-minute walk from El Colomer sports hall.
Get in touch.
info@ifkspain.com
Jonathan Tineo Chica
Honbu Dojo · Tineo Dojo
Calle Gran Bretanya 4, Badalona
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Requirements & fees
A summary of the official championship information. All amounts are in euros (EUR). On mobile, swipe tables horizontally to see every column.
Entry fees
| Event | Regular · 19 Oct 2026–17 Jan 2027 | Late · 18–31 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Kumite | 65 € | 75 € |
| Individual kata | 65 € | 75 € |
| Team kata | 90 € | 100 € |
| Kumite + individual kata | 110 € | 120 € |
Spectator tickets
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Friday 5 February | 15 € |
| Saturday 6 February | 20 € |
| Both days | 25 € |
Tickets can be purchased at registration and weigh-in, or on the day of the championship.
Participation requirements
| Event | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Kumite | Open to Full Contact organisations competing under Knockdown rules. Competitors represent their country and are subject to category allocations. |
| Adults & U21 | Minimum grade: 6th kyu (yellow belt). |
| U18 | Minimum grade: 8th kyu (blue belt). |
| Different belt structure | If the organisation uses a different belt structure: at least two years of experience. |
| Kata | IFK members only. Minimum age: 12. Minimum grade: 4th kyu. |
| Coaches | 1 coach per 5 competitors. Additional coach pass: €15, available at registration and weigh-in. |
Documents & equipment check
| Present at weigh-in | Details |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Present the competitor’s insurance. |
| Membership card | Organisation membership card. |
| Protective equipment | Present protective equipment for approval. All equipment must be personal; each competitor must have their own. |
| Registration & weigh-in | By teams (organisations and dojos), at Hotel Don Ángel. Individual registration and weigh-in are not permitted. |
| Competition weight | Competitors who do not meet their category weight will be disqualified. |
See the official information pack for weight divisions, country allocations, age-specific protective equipment and full rules. Download buttons are in the “Official information” section.
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