Invitation
Dear NIKO Branch Director
Thank you very much for your daily efforts for the development of
Ashihara Kaikan.
We are pleased to invite you to the 8th ASHIHARA KARATE
World Championship to be held in Matsuyama, Japan from November 2nd
to 6th, 2023. This time, the event will finally be held in Japan. We look
forward to your participation.
This time, the event will finally be held in Japan for over four days.
The delegation will arrive on Thursday, November 2, followed by the Kata / New Style
Division tournament on Friday, November 3.The KUMITE tournament will be held on Saturday and
Sunday, the 4th and 5th, and then they will depart on Monday the 6th.
・The entry fee for the tournament is 100 euros (required only for competitors),
・the
accommodation fee for the duration of the tournament is a flat rate of 450 Euros and
includes the following (The following are included in the fee: competitors, coaches,
supporters, and branch managers (not including Japanese nationals).
・NIKO will cover all accommodation expenses for committee members (check-in 11/1 check-out
11/6) and referees (check-in 11/2 check-out 11/6).

・4-day accommodation fee (Nov.2nd check-in, Nov.6th check-out)
・Meals from dinner on Nov.2nd to breakfast on the 6th
・Lunch during the convention (Nov.3rd to 5th)
・Transportation to and from the airport, hotel, and sports venues
・referees and branch managers’ conference
・SAYONARA Party
※The following is guaranteed even if you book by yourself
・Lunch during the convention (Nov.3rd to 5th)
・attendance at the Referees and Branch Managers’
Conference and the SAYONARA Party
Let's cherish the spirit of martial arts, be grateful to our opponents and all those involved in the organization of the tournament, and enjoy this World Championships as one Ashihara family from all over the world. OSU
Kancho Hidenori Ashihara

Schedule
11/2(Thu)
Arrival of delegation (Matsuyama Airport)
Transportation from the airport to the main hotel (ANA)
Competitors' Reception Desk Guidance to the hotel
19 : 00 | Referee Meeting (tentative) |
---|
11/3(Fri)
KATA /New Style Division (Preliminary, Semifinals and Final)
9 : 00 | Opening of the venue, competitors register, weigh-in for New Style Division |
---|---|
10 : 00 | Opening Ceremony on the first day |
11 : 00 | Kata competition begins |
12 : 30 | Lunch |
13 : 30 | Afternoon competition begins |
After the competition, awards ceremony for kata and new style division
※The section of new style division will begin as soon as Kata competition is over.
Referee Meeting and Branch Managers' Meeting (at the competition venue)
11/4(Sat)
Kumite Preliminaries and Semifinals
9 : 00 | Opening of the venue, competitors register, kumite competitors weigh in |
---|---|
10 : 30 | Competitions start |
12 : 00 | Lunch |
13 : 00 | Afternoon competition begins |
Referee Meeting / Branch Managers' Meeting (at the competition venue)
11/5(Sun)
Kumite (full contact) finals
9 : 00 | Doors open, competitors register, finalists weigh in |
---|---|
10 : 00 | Opening Ceremony |
10 : 30 | Finals begin |
12 : 00 | Lunch |
13 : 00 | Afternoon competition begins After all competitions, kumite division award ceremony |
19 : 00 | SAYONARA Party(ANA) |
11/6(Mon)
Delegation Departure
There will be transportation from the hotel (ANA) to the airport
If you need to stay overnight outside of the convention period, please contact us as soon as possible in advance.
There are many major events in Matsuyama City during and around the convention.
In some cases, we may not be able to provide hotels.
Reservations already made before 10/30 will not be accepted.
Competition Venue
Main Arena(551 Ichitubonishimachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture)
Accommodation
※This hotel may be changed to another hotel.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Matsuyama , Tokyu REI Hotel and Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama are located right next to Okaido, the downtown area of Matsuyama City, and close to Dogo, which is famous for Dogo Onsen. The ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Matsuyama has been used not only as a hotel but also as a wedding and banquet hall for many years.
Amenities :
・Parking lot with charge (ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Matsuyama, Tokyu REI Hotel, Daiwa Roynet Hotel
Matsuyama)
・Free Wi-fi (ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Matsuyama, Tokyu REI Hotel, Daiwa Roynet Hotel
Matsuyama)
・Fitness center (ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Matsuyama)
・Meeting room with charge (Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsuyama)
Please contact Mr. Koichiro Saiki for additional dates before or after the tournament.
ContactEntry Qualification
All competitors, referees, and officials participating in the 8th Ashihara Karate World Championship
must be
NIKO members with valid NIKO membership cards.
All participants in both KATA and KUMITE competitions must have the following:
・Medical permission (from a doctor in their country)
・Insurance policy
Competition Rules
The competition rules were changed and approved by Kancho, Hidenori Ashihara, in March 2023.
Competition Rules(coming soon)
Referees
To participate as a referee, a license from the NIKO Referee Committee is requirged.
the 8th ASHIHARA KARATE
World Championship
(coming soon)
The NIKO referee committee reserves the right to choose a number of licensed referees depending on the number of registered competitors, and also available competition surfaces. The objective is to have impartial referees as stated in the official competition rules.
Bank Transfer
The fees must be paid by bank transfer. Please remit the fee to the following account.
MIZUHO Bank
Swift Code : MHCBJPJT
Account No. 651 3034294 (Hidenori Ashihara)
Sohonbu Address: New International Karate Organization Ashihara Karate 360-1 8 Chome,
Sanban-Cho, MATSUYAMA, EHIME, 790-0003 JAPAN
TEL 81-89-933-4600
FAX 81-89-933-8668
Contact
Please direct all inquiries regarding the tournament to the following e-mail address.
Contact