# Kobushi Cup

> Annual karate tournament in Miami, FL celebrating its 34th year. Open to all ages, all styles, all divisions. Kata & Kumite following WKF regulations.

## About

The Kobushi Cup is Miami's premier open karate tournament, running for 34+ years. It hosts 325+ competitors across 6 rings, with 30+ referees and 30+ participating dojos from across Florida and beyond. The tournament is affiliated with Japan Karate-Do Shito-Ryu Keishin Kyokai and welcomes all karate styles.

## 2026 Tournament

- **Date:** Saturday, February 28, 2026
- **Venue:** Hialeah Gardens High School, 11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd., Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
- **Doors open:** 8:00 AM
- **Tournament starts:** 9:00 AM
- **Last day to register:** February 26, 2026 — NO on-site registration
- **Registration:** https://colosseumdata.com/tournaments/home

## Divisions

- First Timers — ages 4–9, less than 3 months of practice. Kata only (Kihon Kata).
- Beginners — all ages, less than 1 year of practice.
- Novice — all ages, 1–2 years of practice.
- Intermediate — all ages.
- Advanced — all ages. Must perform different kata in the final round.
- Para Karate — all ages and categories.
- Kobudo — Kata only; one division per age group (under 11 / 12–17 / 18+).

## Schedule (Staging Times)

- 8:00 AM — First Timers (Kata & Kumite, 4–9 y/o) and Kobudo (all ages)
- 9:00 AM — Beginners (Kata & Kumite, 4–11 y/o)
- 10:30 AM — Novice (Kata & Kumite, 4–11 y/o)
- 12:00 PM — Intermediate (7–11 y/o), Advanced (8–11 y/o), Para Karate (all ages)
- 1:00 PM — Beginners and Novice (12–35+ y/o)
- 2:00 PM — Intermediate and Advanced (12–35+ y/o)

## Registration Fees

- **$135** — All-in: Kata + Kumite + Kobudo
- **$100** — One discipline: Kata, or Kumite, or Kobudo
- **$100** — Kata & Kumite special offer (Kobudo not included)
- **$10** — Spectator entrance (paid at the door)

## Rules Summary

**Kata:** Follows WKF regulations. Each division has an approved list of Katas. First Timers through Intermediate may repeat the same kata each round. Advanced must perform a different kata in the final round.

**Kumite:** Follows WKF regulations.
- First Timer / Beginner / Novice: 1½ minutes, single elimination.
- Intermediate and Advanced (11 and under): 1½ minutes, repechage.
- Advanced 12–17: 2 minutes, repechage.
- Advanced 18–34: 3 minutes, repechage.
- Advanced 35+: 2 minutes, repechage.
- Face contact rules vary by age (penalized under 13, limited 14–15, light touch allowed 16+).

## Participating Dojos (partial list)

Kobushi Dojo Doral, Asaka Dojo, Art & Sport Center Bushido JKS, Bushido Academy of Karate Do, Champions Karate Academy, Elite Karate Academy, Fudoshin Dojo Doral, Goju Ryu Miami Kenseikan, Japan Karate Do Kogeki, Ken Shin Kan Dojo, Kolychkine Joshinmon Dojo, Novo Brothers Academy, Pako Martial Arts Academy, Rising Sun Karate, Shotokan Karate Center, Showakai Karate Do USA, SKF Florida USA, Tamashintai Martial Arts, Zanchin Dojo Shito Ryu Karate Do, and 15+ others.

## Organizers

- **Carlos Quintero** — Organizer, 8th Dan Karate Shito-Ryu
- **Alberto Perez** — Organizer, 5th Dan Karate Shito-Ryu
- **Gonzalo Figueroa** — User Experience & Website, 1st Dan Karate Shito-Ryu

## Sponsors

- Sokai Sushi — https://sokaisushi.com
- Olmedo Printing Corp — https://olmedoprinting.com
- Arawaza USA — https://arawazausa.com/en
- CNG Studios — https://cngstudios.com

## Hotel Recommendations

- Miami Lakes Hotel On Main — 6842 Main St., Miami Lakes, FL 33014 — (305) 821-1150
- Sonesta Select Miami Lakes — 15700 NW 77th Ct, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 — (305) 556-6665

## Contact

- **Phone:** 305.299.2632
- **Email:** info@kobushicup.com
- **Website:** https://www.kobushicup.com