The Miami Classic · Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Compete
Individual Kata and Kumite for every age and rank, plus Kobudo. Kata and Kumite follow WKF regulations. Choose your division, read the rules, register online.
Divisions
- First TimersAges 4–9Less than 3 months of karate practice. Kihon Kata only.
- BeginnersAges 4–11 and 12–35+Less than 1 year of practice.
- NoviceAges 4–11 and 12–35+1–2 years of practice.
- IntermediateAges 7–11 and 12–35+All Beginner and Novice katas plus the intermediate list.
- AdvancedAges 8–11 and 12–35+All katas allowed. Different kata in the final round.
- Para KarateAll agesKata and Kumite, all ages.
- KobudoU11 · 12–17 · 18+One division per age group. Requires a weapon.
Kata rules
Form competition · Follows WKF regulations · Division-specific kata lists apply
First TimersAges 4–9
- Less than 3 months of karate practice
- May repeat the same kata every round
- Allowed kata: Kihon Kata only
BeginnersAll ages
- May repeat the same kata every round.
Allowed katas
Chi No Kata · Fukyu Daichi · Fukyu Daini · Gekisai Daichi · Gekisai Daini · Heian Shodan · Heian Nidan · Junino Kata · Kihon Kata · Pinan Shodan · Pinan Nidan · Taikyoku · Ten No Kata
NoviceAll ages
- May repeat the same kata every round.
Allowed katas
Fukyu Ichi · Fukyu Ni · Fukyu San · Gekisai Dai San · Heian Shodan · Heian Nidan · Heian Sandan · Heian Yondan · Heian Godan · Pinan Shodan · Pinan Nidan · Pinan Sandan · Pinan Yondan · Pinan Godan
IntermediateAll ages
- All Beginner & Novice katas, plus many more. May repeat the same kata every round.
Full kata list
Ananko · Aoyagi · Bassai · Bassai Dai · Bassai Sho · Chinte · Garyu · Ishimine Bassai · Itosu Rohai Nidan/Sandan/Shodan · Jiin · Jion · Jitte · Juroku · Kanku Dai · Kousokun Dai · Kushanku · Matsukaze · Matsumura Rohai · Meikyo · Myojo · Naifanchin Shodan/Nidan/Sandan · Naihanchi · Nijushiho · Niseishi · Pachu · Passai · Rohai · Saifa · Sanchin · Sanseru · Seichin · Seienchin · Seipai · Seiryu · Shinpa · Shinsei · Shisochin · Tekki Shodan/Nidan/Sandan · Tensho · Wankan
AdvancedAll ages
- All katas are allowed
- Must perform a different kata in the final (medal) round
Not allowed at Intermediate: Anan, Gankaku, Gojushiho Dai/Sho, Kururunfa, Suparinpei, Unsu, Seisan, Sochin, and others.
Kumite rules
Sparring competition · Follows WKF regulations · Division-specific timing and elimination rules
| Division | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| First Timer / Beginner / Novice | 1½ min | Single elimination |
| Intermediate | 1½ min | Repechage |
| Advanced (11 and under) | 1½ min | Repechage |
| Advanced (12–17 years) | 2 min | Repechage |
| Advanced (18–34 years) | 3 min | Repechage |
| Advanced (35+) | 2 min | Repechage |
Contact rules
- 13 and underAny face contact with hand or foot is penalized.
- 14–15Hand contact to face penalized. Light foot touch scores.
- 16+Light touch to face with hand or foot will score.
Atoshibaraku
Warning issued with less than 15 seconds remaining. Avoiding combat results in Hansokuchui. A held Seishu will be lost.
Required gear
- Kumite: mouthpiece, gloves, blue and red belt required. Shin guards optional (WKF white).
- Kobudo requires a weapon. One division per age group (U11 / 12–17 / 18+).
- Kata restrictions apply to division level. All categories except Advanced may repeat kata every round.
Registration fees
Tournament registration is done online at Colosseum Data. There is no on-site registration. Registration deadline: to be announced.
All-in: Kata, Kumite & Kobudo
Includes Kobudo, Kata and/or Kumite.
- Kata & Kumite follow WKF rules.
- Kata restrictions apply to division level.
- Kumite: mouthpiece, gloves, blue & red belt required. Shin guards optional (WKF white).
- Kobudo requires a weapon. One division per age group.
One: Kata, or Kumite, or Kobudo
Competing at any level. All applicable styles.
- Follows WKF rules and regulations.
- Kata restrictions apply to division level.
- Kumite requires protection equipment.
- Kobudo requires a weapon. One division per age group.
Kata & Kumite special offer
Kata and Kumite. All applicable styles. Kobudo not included.
- Follows WKF rules and regulations.
- Kata restrictions apply to division level.
- All categories (except Advanced) may repeat kata every round.
- Kumite: mouthpiece, gloves, blue & red belt required.
Spectator
Entrance fee per spectator.
- On-site entrance per person.
- Paid at the door.
Questions competitors ask
Is there on-site registration?
No. Registration is online only at colosseumdata.com. The deadline for 2027 will be announced.
Which rules apply?
Kata and Kumite follow WKF regulations. Kata lists are restricted by division level; Advanced may use any kata but must perform a different one in the final round.
What does Kumite require?
Mouthpiece, gloves and both a blue and a red belt. Shin guards are optional (WKF white).
Can I compete in more than one event?
Yes. The all-in registration covers Kata, Kumite and Kobudo for $135; a single event is $100.
How much is entry for spectators?
$10 per person, paid at the entrance.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 8:00 AM. Check your division's staging time on the schedule and arrive at least 30 minutes before.
Ready for February 27?
Registration is online only at Colosseum Data. There is no on-site registration.
Register now