# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 9th HARLOW Open International Karate Championships
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Dear Karate Friends,

On behalf of the Organising Team, Elite Karate Club London and the Shito Ryu Karate Federation of England, it is my great honour to invite you to participate in the 9th HARLOW Open, taking place on Sunday, 25th January 2026, in Harlow, Essex, England.

This competition, formerly known as the Open Shito Ryu England Karate Championships, has been renamed to make our event more inclusive and to avoid confusion that it was limited to Shito Ryu competitors only. Our goal is to welcome all styles and all ages, and this new name reflects that inclusive spirit.

Over the years, this championship has grown from a small local tournament into one of the largest karate events in England, proudly welcoming competitors from across Europe.

The event will take place at the modern Harlow Leisurezone Sports Hall, across six tatami, with the presence of highly experienced National, European, and World-level Judges and Referees from various countries.

We warmly welcome all WKF-affiliated members to join us, and we will do everything possible to ensure you feel at home and have a rewarding experience at our tournament.

Categories:

* Para Kata
* Individual Kata
* Team Kata
* Individual Kumite
* Team Kumite
* Kickmaster

Trophies will be awarded for 1st place, and medals will be presented for 1st, 2nd, and joint 3rd places.

Registrations will be managed via Sportdata, with three registration phases to ensure smooth organisation. Please note that fees vary slightly between phases; however, we strongly encourage everyone to register during Phase 1 to benefit from the best rates.

Phase 1: 6th November 2025 – 4th January 2026
Phase 2: 5th January – 11th January 2026
Phase 3: 12th January – 18th January 2026

Limited entries, early registration is recommended.

To all competitors, I wish you the best of luck and outstanding performances. To all coaches and officials, we hope the results reflect your dedication and hard work. And to all spectators, may you enjoy a thrilling and memorable day of karate.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this celebration of martial arts together.

For further information, please contact us at:
elitekarate.events@gmail.com / +44 (0) 7438 052 254

OSS!

Vasile Munteanu
Chief Instructor, Elite Karate Club London
President, Shito Ryu Karate Federation of England
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- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, contests, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 137

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Harlow
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Vertigo Harlow Leisurezone
- **lat**: 51.767906041569
- **long**: 0.098947333861111
- **full address**: Vertigo Harlow Leisurezone, Harlow, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Shito Ryu Karate Federation of England (https://allevents.in/org/shito-ryu-karate-federation-of-england/26038825)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Vertigo Harlow Leisurezone, Harlow, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Shito Ryu Karate Federation of England
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments, contests, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 9th HARLOW Open International Karate Championships ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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