Markham City Open 2025
Location: Markham Pan Am Centre, 16 Main St Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 2E4
Promoter: NOX Dojo/Club Seiryu
Contact: Sean Wong
Registration NOW OPEN
We are pleased to announce that registration for the Markham City Open is now open. Please note the following improvements over last year. For 2025, we are a part of the Amateur Karate Circuit (AKC). AKC is a new karate circuit with a focus on tradition style of international competition. Also this year, MCO is working closely with Karate Ontario for an improved experience.
Please Note: There are new kata criteria for this season.
Beginner Divisions:
Minimum requirement of 1 (one) kata
The same kata can be repeated in all bouts, including finals.
Intermediate Divisions:
Minimum requirement of 2 (two) kata
A repeat of the same kata is not allowed in consecutive bouts. Meaning, an athlete can repeat the same kata only if in the previous round he performed a different kata than the one intended for the current bout.
Advanced Divisions:
Minimum requirement of 3 (three) kata
The same kata cannot be repeated, unless the number of the performed kata exceeds 3 (three). A repeat of the same kata is not allowed in consecutive bouts
High Performance Divisions:
Minimum requirement of 4 (four) kata.
Complete WKF kata list will be applied. The same kata cannot be repeated, unless the number of performed kata exceeds 4 (four) kata. A repeat of the same kata is not allowed in consecutive bouts
Operation of Kata Divisions:
Scored by flags.
5 or less athletes will be round robin, 6+ athletes will be double elimination.
ALL Team Kata will be single elimination.
For each bout, athletes will perform their katas at the same time.
AKA on the right side of the tatami and AO on the lee side of the tatami.
Operation of Kumite Divisions:
Scored by flags.
5 or less athletes will be round robin, 6+ athletes will be double elimination.
WKF points and penalty rules apply.
Two-judge system will be used as per WKF kumite rules. Appendix 5.
When a competitor has established a clear lead of 6 points during a bout, the Referee will call “YAME” and order the competitors back to their starting points and award the applicable score.
The winner is the declared and indicated by the Referee raising a hand on the side of the winner and declaring “AO (AKA) NO KACHI”.
The bout is ended at this point.
Operation of Traditional Okinawan Kobudo Divisions:
Scored by flags. Single elimination.
Competing in both MCO and Karate Ontario Elite
Athletes are permitted to participate in Karate Ontario Elite and AKC High Performance.
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Please Respect our R.O.O.T.S
Please remember to respect our Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and Self. Karate begins and ends in respect and makes for an enjoyable day for all of us. This event is run by volunteers. Please be kind.
ALL SPECTATOR TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE
General Admission 12 Years and Older $10.00
***Important Note For Parents***:
Only coaches, staff, and volunteers are permitted on the field of play.
