Details for the WSAF Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior World Aikido Championships.
Competition Dates
- Saturday 25th July 2026
- Sunday 26th July 2026
- Monday 27th July 2026
Entry Fees
- Up to and including 18yrs : £25 per person
- Over 18’s : £35 per person
This is a standard flat entry fee per person, irrespective of the number of events entered. All participants to pay the BAA (acting on behalf of the WSAF) as follows:
International Bank Account Number: GB88HBUK 40370411459422
Branch Identifier Code: HBUK
Sort Code: 40-37-04
Account Number: 11459422
VENUE
Hala Sports Centre, ul. Sikorskiego 5, 37-500 Jarosław, Poland.
Competition Events
Junior Events
The child’s age on the day of the competition (not their age on application date).
U8’s (Juniors ages 5-9 years)
- Randori-no-Kata (Junanahon) (10 techniques) or Open Kata (10 techniques)
- Tanto Kakarigeiko
- Ninindori (three person team)
U13’s (Juniors ages 10-12 years)
- Randori-no-Kata (Junanahon) (14 techniques) or Open Kata (14 techniques)
- Tanto Kakarigeiko
- Ninindori (three person team)
- Tanto Tai Sabaki (Mixed Gender)
Youth Events
U16’s (Youth ages 13-15 years)
- Randori-no-Kata (full 17 techniques)
- Open Kata (2 -3 mins duration)
- Tanto Kakarigeiko
- Ninindori (three person team)
- Tanto Tai Sabaki Male
- Tanto Tai Sabaki Female
Cadet Events
U19’s (Cadet ages 16-18 years) excluding 19 year olds.
- Randori-no-Kata (Junanahon) (17 techniques)
- Ninin Dori (three-person team)
- Open Kata (2-3 minutes duration)
- Tanto Randori Male
- Tanto Randori Female
Senior Events
Senior Embu (19+ years)
- Randori no Kata 1-17 (Kyu grade – Junanahon)
- Randori no Kata 1-17 (Dan grade – Tanto Junanahon)
- Open Kata – Jiyu Embu (2 – 3 minutes – any grade)
- Koryu Dai San (Goshin No Kata) (1-16 techniques – Dan grade)
Senior Randori (19+ years)
- Women’s Individual Tanto Randori
- Men’s individual Tanto Randori
- Men’s Team (Five participants)
- Women’s team (Three participants)
Festival Events
- Open Weapons Kata – for Cadets and Seniors – Any Grade (2-3 minutes duration)
- Ninin Dori – for Cadets and Seniors – Any Grade
Regulations
Rules, regulations and formats
Junior, Youth and Cadet rules will follow the already established European and British formats that have developed since 1977, The senior rules will follow the existing WSAF International format and rules. Both sets of rules and regulations will be sent to all participant groups and posted on the WSAF Website www.wsafaikido.org. The senior rules will follow the existing international format and Aikido Randori Rules (Regulations and Referee Signals – revised 2024 WSAF).
Participation
The event is open to all Aikidoka and groups irrespective of association; affiliation or the style of Aikido practiced and is a truly an “open” competition.
Team Points
The competition is open to all groups and associations irrespective of style or affiliation. Team points for 1st (3 points), 2nd (2 points) and 3rd (1 point) place positions will be allocated to the participant’s country of origin/residence, the WSAF recognises nation states as the core participants of the event.
General Clarifications
- In all competitions the eldest participant will determine which age group can be entered.
- In Senior competition, players can only enter a maximum of two Embu / Kata events, plus the Festival Event (Open Weapons Kata) & Ninin Dori event.
National Badges
- As per WSAF Rules only National Badges can appear on white competition GI – no association or federation badges permitted.
Entry Forms
- Entry forms will be available by email request to baacompetition@gmail.com. Forms will be available from 1st March 2026. The closing date for completed entries is no later than 1st July 2026. Entries will NOT be accepted after this date.
Insurance Requirements
- Participants must make their own insurance arrangements and provide for their own medical / accident cover which should include combat sports.
Accommodation
- For guidance and information on accommodation around the event, please contact Anna or Wiesiek Pikor at wiesiekpikor@gmail.com.