The President ofJapan Hayashi-Ha Shito Ryu Kai

KAICHO TSUYOSHI KONDO

I take great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulation to the MalaysiaHayashi-Ha Karate Federation on the occasion of the 5th ASPAC Hayashi-HaInternational Karate Championship 2018.

This Championship will certainly promote Karate as a Japanese national sportand martial arts to more people around the globe particularly at thegrassroots level and is a good opportunity to encourage cultural exchangeamong members of participating countries.

It is through meaningful events like this Championship that we are able toforge strong relationships among the countries in various fields related tosports, culture and education.

Karate has gained significant popularity and recognition since its acceptanceinto the 2020 Olympic Games as an official medal event.

Here, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the OrganisingCommittee for making this event a great success.

Thank you.

The Chairman ofAsia Pacific Hayashi-Ha Shito Ryu Kai

HANSHI DATO’ Dr.T.PONNIYAH 8th Dan Japan

As Chairman of the Asia Pacific Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Karate I would like toexpress the great satisfaction I felt when I was told that our organizationconceded the responsibility of the arrangement of this event.

I have total confidence in the success of this event both for the quality andamount of people that will be participating in the Championship.

I would like to welcome all the countries and their participating members; I wishyou great victories and a pleasant and wonderful stay.

We all know that Karate is more than a sport; we know that through its practicewe can get to know our own nature better and we know that we are constantlysending out information about our perceptions through Karate.

Friends, make good use of the time you will be spending here and I hope that youall win something important.

We are really looking forward to meeting you all Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Best wishes.

The President ofMalaysia Hayashi-Ha Karate Federation

SENATOR DATUK T.MOHAN

It is great pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings to all distinguished guests,officials and competitors participating in this 5th ASPAC Hayashi-Ha InternationalKarate Championship 2018 to be held from 9th – 12th August 2018, at KualaLumpur, Malaysia.

May I take this opportunity to express my highest gratitude to the Ministry ofYouth and Sports, Ministry of Federal Territories, Ministry of Education, KualaLumpur City Council and all other government agencies involved, not forgettingmy dedicated and committed Organising Committee and our generous sponsorsfor their enthusiastic support to this international event.

This is an excellent opportunity for the athletes to share their experience andexchange ideas as well as to advance their skills to greater levels, particularly tothe benefits of our Malaysia exponents.

Lastly, to all the officials and participants from abroad who are here in ourcountry, I hope you will have a memorable stay in Malaysia to experience ourwarm Malaysian hospitality and also to bring fond memories of Malaysia back toyour respective homeland.

I look forward to witnessing a great display of good sportsmanship andcamaraderie.

To all the participants, let me wish you the best of luck

Thank you.

BULLETINHAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI

5TH ASPAC KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATION

1. RULES

The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 5th ASPAC Karate Championship will be conducted inaccordance with the New Rules of the World Karate Federation (WKF), which wasadopted on January 2018 for Juniors & Cadets, whereby for children under 9 yearswill be adopted HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI JAPAN RULES .

In case of a disagreement in the interpretation of rules, the English text of the rulesshall prevail. Any unforeseen incident not covered by the Rules shall be dealt withaccordingly in the following manner:

1.1 Technical questions shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Rules.

1.2 Cases of general nature shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Statues and Rules (2018).

2. DATE

9th – 12th August 2018

3. VENUE

Titiwangsa Indoor Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

4. EVENTS

As Attached in Appendix A

5. ACCOMMODATION & TRANSFER

As Attached in Appendix B

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

6. 9th August 2018:a. Registration of Participantsb. Karate Seminarc. Kobudo Seminar

10th August 2018:a. Referee Course b. Official drawing of lotsc. Coaches and Managers meeting.d. Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Conference

11th August 2018:a. All Cadet & Junior Categoriesb. Kobudo Championship

12th August 2018:a. All Children & Senior Categories

7. VICTORY CEREMONIES

7.1 Victory CeremoniesThe Victory Ceremonies shall normally be held after the completion of event.

7.2 PrizesFirst Prize: Gold Medals and Diplomas to the first winner in each category.Second Prize: Silver Medals and Diplomas to contestant placed in the second in each category.Third Prize: Two Bronze Medals and Diplomas to the losing semi-finalists in each category.

8. CLOSING DATE

8.1 The Closing date for all entries will be on 31st July 2018.

8.2 The organizing committee wish to have your reply on participation, once you have received the Championship Details. (Email – 5aspac@gmail.com)

8.3 All registration must be online through sport data

https://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-

online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=3864#a_ev

enthead

COMPETITION REGULATION

1. TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION

The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan is responsible for and full control of the technical organization of the Karate competition, in consultation with the international technical delegates when necessary.

2. DRAWING OF LOTS

The drawing of lots will be conducted by officials appointed by the Organizing Committee for Karate. The draw will be computerised.

3. DURATION OF BOUT

The official duration of Kumite matches will be three (3) minutes for men, two (2) minutes for women, Junior, Cadet & 12/13 years old and for under 12 years will be 1.5 minutes.

4. DRESS CODE

All contestants and team officials (coaches, managers, etc), Referees and judges must wear the prescribed uniforms as defined in Appendix 1 of the WKF Rules.

5. EXPENSES

5.1 Participation Fees – USD60 per contestant (Maximum 2 individual Categories)(1 Kata & 1 Kumite Event)

– USD100 per team (Kata / Kumite)

5.2 Air Fare - Each participant is responsible for airline ticket from and to Kuala Lumpur

5.3 Referees Seminar – USD60 per pax* Registration fees for Referees Seminar will only be waived for WKF Qualified Referees*

5.4 Karate Seminar – USD60 per pax5.5 Kobudo Seminar – USD60 per pax5.6 Karate & Kobudo Seminar – USD100 per pax5.7 Karate, Kobudo & Referee Seminar – USD130 per pax

6. SAFETY EQUIPMENT

6.1 Mitts, foot protection and mouth guards are compulsory.6.2 Mitts, mouth guards belts and body protection (for women) shall be

provided by the athletes themselves.

7. HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI KARATE COMPETITION REGULATION

7.1 All participants must be members of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai.

7.2 All entry forms and payments must be received by the Organising Committee by the published closing date.

7.3 The competitor's age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the year of the competition.

7.4 Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category, and any number of individuals.

7.5 All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts. Females should wear breast protectors. Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions.

7.6 All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance. The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation, with some exceptions as to weights, ages and categories. For children the rules will be those of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia. (Absolutely no face contact allowed).

7.7 Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the Championship. The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows; Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges

7.8 If they do not have a World Karate Federation, Continental, or Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan qualification, they must attend the Referee Course. Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate.

7.9 The person or persons organising the entries for the group's competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks.

APPENDIX (A)

KUMITE CATEGORIES

MALE KUMITE CATEGORIES FEMALE KUMITE CATEGORIESBoys Individual Kumite (5years old) Girls Individual Kumite (5 years old)

Boys Individual Kumite (6-7years old)

-25kg, +25kg

Girls Individual Kumite (6-7 years old)

-25kg, +25kgBoys Individual Kumite (8-9years old)

-30kg, +30kg

Girls Individual Kumite (8-9 years old)

-30kg, +30kg

Boys Individual Kumite (10-11years old)

-30kg, -35kg, -40kg, -45kg, +45kg

Girls Individual Kumite (10-11 years old)

-35kg, -40kg, -45kg, +45kg

Boys Individual Kumite (12-13years old)

-40kg, -45kg, -50kg, -55kg, +55kg

Girls Individual Kumite (12-13 years old)

-42kg, -47kg, +47kg

Cadet Individual Kumite (14 & 15 years old)

-52kg, -57kg, -63kg, -70kg, +70kg

Cadet Individual Kumite (14 & 15 years old)

-47kg, -54kg, +54kg

Junior Individual Kumite (16 & 17 years old)

-55kg, -61kg, -68kg, -76kg, +76kg

Junior Individual Kumite (16 & 17 years old)

-48kg, -53kg, -59kg, +59kg

Senior Individual Kumite (18 years and over)

-55kg, -60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg

Senior Individual Kumite (18 years and over)

-50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg

MALE VETERAN KUMITE (35 Years & Above) FEMALE VETERAN KUMITE (35 Years & Above)

KATA CATEGORIES

MALE KATA CATEGORIES FEMALE KATA CATEGORIES

Boys Individual Kata

6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 years old

Girls Individual Kata

6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 years old

Cadet Individual Kata (14/15 years old) Cadet Individual Kata (14/15 years old)

Junior Individual Kata (16/17 years old) Junior Individual Kata (16/17 years old)

Senior (Open) Individual Kata (16 years & over) Senior (Open) Individual Kata (16 years & over)

Veteran Individual Kata (40 years & Above) Veteran Individual Kata (35 years & Above)

MALE FEMALE

BOYS TEAM KATA (13 Years & Below) GIRLS TEAM KATA (13 Years & Below)

MALE TEAM KATA (14 Years – 17 Years) FEMALE TEAM KATA (14 Years – 17 Years)

MALE TEAM KATA (18 Years & Above) FEMALE TEAM KATA (18 Years & Above)

MALE FEMALE

BOYS TEAM Kumite (10 -13 Years) (3+1) GIRLS TEAM Kumite (10 - 13 Years) (3+1)

MALE CADET TEAM Kumite (14 - 15 Years) (3+1) FEMALE CADET TEAM Kumite (14 - 15 Years) (3+1)

MALE JUNIOR TEAM Kumite (16 - 17 Years)

(3+1)

FEMALE JUNIOR TEAM Kumite (16 - 17 Years)

(3+1)

MALE TEAM Kumite (18 Years & Above) (3+1) FEMALE TEAM Kumite (18 Years & Above) (3+1)

TEAM KATA CATEGORIES

TEAM KUMITE CATEGORIES

3. ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)

ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)

Single Room RM392 USD 100

Double Room RM392 USD 100

Triple Sharing Room RM470 USD 130

*All rooms including breakfast**Rates include all taxes and service charges*

A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the city’s main commercial district. KTM Komuter

Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the

hotel.

4. TRANSPORTATION

In collaboration with Travel & Tours agency , Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service, useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th

World Championship Karate & Kobudo

Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD

CAR 1 – 3 KLIA – Hotel RM195 USD50

TOYOTA VAN 4 – 6 KLIA – Hotel RM275 USD70

MERCEDES BENZ VAN 7 – 9 KLIA – Hotel RM350 USD90

COACH 10 – 35 KLIA – Hotel RM860 USD220

Buses/Coaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through

the Organising Committee only.

THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 31ST JULY 2018

6. INSURANCE

All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance. Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose.

7. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF.

1.Karate Mitts (Red and Blue)2.Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue)3.Body protector4.Female Chest Protector (White); and5.Gum Shield

SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USEKarate Mitts (red and blue), Shin-Pad & Foot Protector (red and blue), Female Chest Protector (white)

Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection. They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match.