Dear Fudokan Family
We are thrilled to announce the 28th European Fudokan Championship will take place in Sf. Gheorghe – Romania 6-11 May 2026.
More than 1500 athletes from 29 countries are expected in Romania.
WFF President Prof. Dr. Ilija JORGA 10 Dan, is very happy to announce this event and also thanks the Romanian public administrations and ACKF – Fudokan Romania for their support.
Attending the Judge course is mandatory for all judges and coaches.
Judges not attending the special judge course before the championship will not be allowed to judge at competition.
Coaches not attending judge course can not be present on tatami field during competition and can not make complaints.
Invitation letter for the:
- 28th European Fudokan Cup for Children
- 28th European Fudokan Karate Championships
Events:
- Traditional
- Sports
- Kobudo
- Tamashiwari
and
- 6th European Ikkaido Celebrations
can be accessed here:European Fudokan Championship 2026 Romania_ May 7 to 10
28th European Fudokan Karate Championship
For Cadets, Juniors, Youth, Seniors and Veterans
28th European Cup for children
6th European Ikkaido Celebrations
Date: May 7th to 10th, 2026
Place: Sepsi Arena, Sfantu Gheorghe – Covasna, Romania
Str. Lunca Oltului DN12, Romania
Sanctioned by:
European Fudokan Confederation
President: Dr. ZURAB MERABISHVILI 7 DAN.
Approved by:
Chairman of the World Fudokan Federation
Univ. Prof. ILIJA JORGA, M.D., Ph.D. Soke 10. DAN
Founder of Fudokan and World Fudokan Federation
Chief Judge of the 28th European Fudokan Championship:
Univ. Prof. ILIJA JORGA, M.D., PhD, Soke 10. DAN
Founder of Fudokan and World Fudokan Federation
Supervisor judge:
SENSEI IGOR GAJIC 7.DAN
Supervisor judge administrator and Kobudo:
SENSEI MIKE APAN 8.DAN
Supervisor judge for Ikkaido and Tamashiwari:
SENSEI KARL-HANS KONIG 8. DAN
Supervisor judge for Sport:
SENSEI ALJOSA LIPAVC 7. DAN
Hosted by:
ACKF Fudokan Romania
Organized by:
Tournament Organizing Committee (T.O.C.)
of the 28th European Fudokan Karate Championship
T.O.C. Staff:
Aleksandar Simic 7. DAN, Executive Secretary of WFF
Marija Srejic 3. DAN, Executive Secretary of EFC
Milos Senic 8. DAN, Chief of Drawing
Constantin Caliman 7. DAN, President of ACKF
Participants
Athletes officially selected by the WFF.
National Federation Members of each country according to the following requirements:
- Each country shall be represented by one official team, or by agreemet and statute of WFF and EFC can be more associated members.
- Co-organizing country have the right for a double quota of participants.
- Each athlete must be a citizen of the represented country.
- Each athlete must know, fully understand and be able to compete under the WFF Competition Rules.
- Every participant must be free of any physical or mental handicap (except Ikkaido).
- Therefore, this will not cause any kind of difficulties during competition, under the WFF Rules.
- All competitors must have a Medical Release signed by an official national doctor.
- All National Federation participants must be WFF and EFC members for 2026.
- Participation at the European Championship and Cup is conditioned by the payment of all membership fees to WFF and EFC (affiliation – for the new members, annual membership fee for 2026).
- All athletes who want to enter the European Fudokan Championship competitions MUST have a FUDOKAN BUDOPASS.
- All athletes for Shobu-Ippon-Kumite must have gloves, mouth guard and groin protection for male and chest protection for female, and for Kogo kumite, Jiyu-Ippon Kumite and Kihon-Ippon-Kumite only mouth guard.
Recommendation
All competitors should have Shinam Fudogi and Shinam gloves, issued by the Technical committee of WFF.
Please check if a VISA for Romania is necessary for your country.
Dear National Federation leaders
In order to have properly organized Championship, it is very important that you send your complete team applications (lists with names of participants and competition categories) by April 01st, 2026 at the latest!
Judges program
May, 7th 2026 – Thursday
15:00 to 18:00 Judge course at Sepsi Arena Sport Hall
18:00 Judges meeting sport and traditional
19:00 Exams
May, 8th 2026 – Friday
08:00 Judge meeting at the Sepsi Arena Sport Hall
09:00 Start of competition
Coaches & Athletes program
May, 7th 2026- Thursday
Arrival of teams in Covasna
12:00 ENTRY REGISTRATION (deadline at 21.00)
18.00 Referee Seminar
Place: Sepsi Arena Sport Hall
(In exceptional cases this deadline shall be extended, with prior notice, only for delegations arriving late at the airport)
May, 8th 2026 – Friday
– The schedule will be publish on 6.04.2026
May, 9th 2026 – Saturday
– The schedule will be publish on 6.04.2026
May, 10th 2026 – Sunday
– The schedule will be publish on 6.04.2026
MEDAL PRESENTATION WILL START AFTER FINISHED CATEGORY
Dear Presidents of the National Federations,
dear Athletes, Coaches, Instructors, Officials, Judges and friends of Fudokan Karate,
,,On behalf of WORLD FUDOKAN FEDERATION and EUROPEAN FUDOKAN CONFEDERATION we have the greatest honor to invite all national federations to the 28th European Fudokan Karate Championship, for Children’s, Juvenil, Cadets, Juniors, under 21, Seniors, Masters and Veterans, to be held on May, 7th to 10th 2026 in Sf. Gheorghe – Romania.
At Fudokan Sport, we have prepared an excellent competition schedule and managment system for a top-notch performence off all competitors. In a great sporting spirit, we are looking forward to an exceptional competition with the best competitors in all competition an age categories.
Official information regarding competition program, participation, protocols, accommodation etc. will be sent to you regularly and updated on our internet presentations: www.worldfudokanfederation.com
I am looking forward meeting you all of you there, dear friends, to become participants of this fantastic event in the most beautiful area!
With all our heart, we are inviting you to be a part of this very special event!
We are counting on your presence, for a successful World Fudokan Karate Championship!”
Sensei Ilja JORGA 10 Dan
For further information please contact: e-mail: fudokanchampionship@gmail.com
- W.F.F. T.O.C. President: Aleksandar Simic
Phone +381 60 33 74 066
- Chief coordinator: Marija Srejic
Phone +381 62 314 912