Danish Open - International Ashihara Karate Tournament

We warmly welcome all karate fighters – regardless of style and experience level.

Danish Open – International Ashihara Karate Tournament is the tournament formerly known as Budo Cup.

This is an inclusive event with room for everyone – whether you're a beginner or an experienced fighter.

The tournament follows the Ashihara ruleset with some adjustments – for example, adult participants have the option to compete under moderated rules.

We hope to see many fighters – new and experienced alike – for a great tournament.

Please note: Participation is open only to respected karate organizations.

We offer:

Digital fight plan, so you can follow along on your phone.
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Sales booth with fighting equipment.
Help finding accommodation

Any questions regarding the tournament can be directed to mikkel@viborgkampsport.dk

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Practical Information

Venue

Hald Ege Idrætscenter,
Birgittelystvej 2, 8800 Viborg, Denmark

When?

Date: 25 October 2025

Schedule (preliminary)

09:00 – 10:00 Weigh-in
09:20 – 09:30 Coach briefing
09:45 – 10:00 Referee briefing
10:25 – 10:30 Fighters’ line-up (on the tatamis facing the audience)
10:45 Official start of fights

Food

The café at the venue will be open

Enrollment

Price

€33 per participant

How to Register Your Fighters?

Registrations must be submitted by the school’s coach via Kumite Technology.

First, create the fighters in your school’s account, and then register them using this link:

https://app.kumitetechnology.com/en/tournament/373/

Payment shall be sent to:
IBAN number: DK3073963050618926
SWIFT address/BIC: VEHODK22

Deadline for registration

September 28, 2025

Register

First, create the fighters in your school’s account, and then register them using this link:

Medical and acceptance note

Each participant must bring a printed, completed form on event day.

Download Medical and acceptance note

Rules

Rule set

Download the specific rule set for detailed regulations.

Download rule set

Protection

* Body amour, gloves, and helmets are provided at the tatami.

* Chest protectors must be of the cup type.

Accomodation

Please note that we do not have any formal agreements with the listed hotels, and therefore cannot guarantee room availability.

We recommend booking early to secure accommodation.

If you bring your own sleeping gear, you can also stay free in our dojo ;)