Contents - Karate · The official registration session will take place on [Dec.6, 2018] from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. If changes are required during the official registration session

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Contents 1 Initial Greetings ....................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Head of the host NF ......................................................................................... 3

2 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4

3 WKF Approved Items ............................................................................................... 5

4 Competition Programme .......................................................................................... 9

5 Site and Date ........................................................................................................ 10

6 Training and Competition Venue ............................................................................. 10

7 Media ................................................................................................................... 11

8 Organizer and contacts .......................................................................................... 12

8.1 Organizer contact details ................................................................................. 12

9 Online Registration ................................................................................................ 12

9.1 Technical Support for Online Registration .......................................................... 13

10 Categories ......................................................................................................... 13

11 Entry Fee .......................................................................................................... 14

11.1 Payment ......................................................................................................... 14

12 WKF Accredited Coach ....................................................................................... 14

13 Prize Money ...................................................................................................... 14

13.1 Categories ...................................................................................................... 14

14 Ranking ............................................................................................................. 14

15 Ticket for spectators ........................................................................................... 15

16 Hotels ............................................................................................................... 15

16.1 HQ Hotel ........................................................................................................ 15

16.2 Other Hotels ................................................................................................... 15

16.3 Airport/ Station Transfer Rate........................................................................... 18

16.4 Reservation and Payment ................................................................................ 19

17 General Information ............................................................................................ 20

18 Visa Requirements ............................................................................................. 20

19 City / Country Information ................................................................................... 21

20 Omissions ......................................................................................................... 22

INVITATION APPLICATION FORM ........................................................................... 23

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1 Initial Greetings

1.1 Head of the host NF

First of all, as the president of Chinese Karate Association, I

would like to extend my warmest greeting to all of you. I truly

see it as the greatest privilege of us to host WKF K1 Series A in

Shanghai, since this is the first time that Premier League event

lands in China. The host of this tournament is the highest compliment and praise of

what we have achieved on advancing the development of karate in China.

Thanks to the remarkable efforts of WKF and all NFs, karate will feature in the Olympic

Games Tokyo 2020, which is significantly honour for our karate family. Qualification

points for the Olympics will be awarded in this event, therefore I sincerely wish all

members of WKF will enjoy this thriving competition in the spirit of Olympics.

Chinese Karate Association would like to present the warmest welcome to all

participants and look forward to meet you in Shanghai.

Guan Jianmin

President of Chinese Karate Association

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2 Introduction

The WKF Karate 1-Series A is a world-class competition that provides karatekas around

the world with more competitive opportunities to shine at the highest level. Presented

in an open format thus allowing every athlete in the world to compete, the Karate 1-

Series A is framed under the umbrella of the Karate 1 to bring together the best

competitors in a series of open championships of unprecedented scale and quality. In

addition to this, the Karate 1-Series A offers karatekas the chance to increase their

ranking position as the universality of top Karate tournaments is showcased.

While maintaining the individual character of each event, all Series A events have to

meet certain standards in order to achieve the above-mentioned goals. Therefore, it is

necessary to follow these organising rules:

https://wkf.net/pdf/rules/Organizing%20Rules%20_Series%20A_2018.pdf-eng.pdf

The number of competitors is open. All members of WKF are admitted to participate.

The competition categories are identical to those of Senior World

Championships except for Kumite team.

The WKF competition Rules in force will be applied:

https://www.wkf.net/pdf/WKFCompetitionRules2018.pdf

Competitors of individual categories earn ranking points in every WKF Karate1 event

according to the official WKF World Ranking regulations:

https://www.wkf.net/pdf/rules/WRC_Ranking%20Regulations_Update_VF.pdf-

eng.pdf

https://wkf.net/pdf/rules/Organizing%20Rules%20_Series%20A_2018.pdf-eng.pdf

https://www.wkf.net/pdf/WKFCompetitionRules2018.pdf

https://www.wkf.net/pdf/rules/WRC_Ranking%20Regulations_Update_VF.pdf-eng.pdf


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3 WKF Approved Items

The Karate 1-Series A complies with the highest level of presentation. In order to

guarantee the correct delivery of the event, and to ensure the suitable quality of the

tournament, exclusively the following brands are WKF approved for use in the 2018

Karate 1-Series A Season.

SPORT PROTECTIONS

BRAND CONTACT INFORMATION

DOUBLE D

2, rue Vladimir Jankelevitch

77184 Emerainville, FRANCE

Phone : +33 1 64 73 00 03

Fax : + 33 1 64 73 00 04

E-mail: [email protected]

http://en.doubled-martialarts.com

ARAWAZA

724, Chemin des Anglais

Mascouche (QC) J7L 3R6, CANADA

Phone: + 1 450 477 4410

Fax: +1 450 477 4400


www.arawaza.com

SBI SPORT AB

Staffanstorpvägen 115

S-23291 Arlöv- Malmö, SWEDEN

Tel: +46 40 948888

Fax: +46 40 940780


www.budo-nord.com

DAEDO INTERNATIONAL

Botánica 116,

08908 Hospitalet de Llobregat,Barcelona,

SPAIN

Tel: +34 93 454 15 14

Fax: +34 93 453 52 51


www.daedo.com

BUDOLAND

Am Grießenbach 8

83126 Flintsbach, GERMANY

Phone: +49 (0) 8034 909900

Fax: *49 (0) 8034 9099011

E-mail: [email protected] www.budoland.com

mailto:[email protected]

http://en.doubled-martialarts.com/


http://www.arawaza.com/


http://www.budo-nord.com/


http://www.daedo.com/


http://www.budoland.com/

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SHUREIDO

1-1-6 Tomari, Naha-City

900-0012 – Okinawa, JAPAN

Tel No: +81(98)861 5621

Fax No: +81(98)861 5525

Email: [email protected]

www.shureido-karate.com

Sports Master Athletic International (SMAI)

96-119 Jardine St,

Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, AUSTRALIA

Ph: +61 2 42834363

Fax: +61 2 42855512


www.smai.com.au

TOKAIDO INTERNATIONAL

G/FL., 13 Nanking Street

Yaumatei, Kowloon, HONG KONG

Phone: +49 911 98815 –11

Fax: +49 911 98815 – 99


www.tokaido.eu

TWIN TOWER ENTERPRISE CORP.

No. 168-13, Chyuan-shin Lii, Shin-huah,

Tainan, TAIWAN

Tel: +886-6-598-2133

Fax: +886-6-597-0840


www.wscoku.com

WESING

Fujian Weizhixing Sports Goods Co., Ltd.

Binjiang Industrial Park, Xiamei Town, Nan’an

City, Fujian Province 362302, CHINA

Tel: +86-595-2688 9696

Fax: +86-595-8675 6390


www.wesingsports.com

All the information concerning the WKF homologated items for this event can be

found on: https://www.wkf.net/karateprotections/


http://www.shureido-karate.com/


http://www.smai.com.au/


http://www.tokaido.eu/


http://www.wscoku.com/

http://www.wesingsports.com/

https://www.wkf.net/karateprotections/

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TATAMI

BRAND CONTACT INFORMATION

TROCELLEN Italia S.p.A.

Via Schiavonesca Nuova 8 31040 Volpago del Montello (TV) Italy

Ph: +39 0423 8735

Fax :+39 0423 621434 Email: [email protected]

www.progame-tatami.com

TATAMIX srlcr Via Don Pedrinelli 48 24030 Carvico (BG)

Tel: +39 039 6888492 Fax:+39 035 4362212


www.tatamix.it

TAISHAN SPORTS EQUIPMENT Co.,

Ltd

Address:No.8 Tiyuguan Road,Dongcheng

District,Beijing.China Phone.: +86-10-84985396


www.taishansports.cn

WESING

Fujian Weizhixing Sports Goods Co., Ltd.

Binjiang Industrial Park, Xiamei Town,

Nan’an City, Fujian Province 362302,

CHINA

Tel: +86-595-2688 9696

Fax: +86-595-8675 6390


www.wesingsports.com

ISHII CHEMICALS INDUSTRY Co.,

Ltd.

1-10-8, Ryoke, Kawaguchi-city, Saitama

332-0004 Japan

Phone: +81048-223-5148

Fax: +81048-224-3467


http://www.ishiikasei.co.jp/ishiikasei.ht

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http://www.progame-tatami.com/


http://www.tatamix.it/


http://www.taishansports.cn/


http://www.wesingsports.com/


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KARATEGIS WITH THE BRAND EMBROIDERED ON THE

SHOULDERS

The Karategis with the embroidered brand of the manufacturer on the

shoulders will be accepted for use in the Premier League by those

competitors who wish to do so, both for Kata and Kumite in red or blue

colour, depending if the competitor is AKA or AO.

The authorized brands to use these karategi models are:

ADIDAS – ARAWAZA – BUDO NORD – DAEDO – HAYASHI

SHUREIDO – SMAI – TOKAIDO – WACOKU - WESING

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4 Competition Programme DAY / HOUR REGISTRATION

Dec.6

Thursday

10:00-16:00

Registration and Weigh-in

Place: The Gymnasium of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Dec.6

Thursday

16:00 ~ 17:00

Referee meeting Place: The Gymnasium of Shanghai University of

Finance and Economics

Dec.6

Thursday

17:00 ~18:30

Coach meeting & Draw Place: The Gymnasium of Shanghai University of

Finance and Economics

Dec.6

Thursday

18:30 ~ 19:00

Accredited Coach briefing Place: The Gymnasium of Shanghai University of

Finance and Economics Dec.6

Thursday

19:30

Welcome Banquet Place: Yacht

DAY / HOUR

COMPETITION

Dec.7

Friday

09:00 ~21:00

Eliminations – Semi-final & Repechage Individual, Team Kata (Female / Male)

Eliminations & Semi- Finals Female Kumite (-50kg, -55kg)

Male Kumite (-67kg)

Dec.8

Saturday

09:00 ~ 21:00

Eliminations & Semi-finals Male Kumite (-60kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg Female Kumite (-68kg, +68kg, -61kg)

Dec.9

Sunday

09:00 ~15:00

Repechage Male Kumite (-60kg, -67kg,-75kg, -84kg, +84kg Female Kumite (-50kg, -55kg, -61kg, -68kg, +68kg)

Bronze Medal Individual Kata (Female / Male)

Male Kumite (-60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg) Female Kumite (-68kg, +68kg, -61kg, -50kg, -55kg)

Team Kata (Female / Male)

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Dec.9

Sunday 15:00 ~ 18:00

Final Individual Kata (Female / Male)

Male Kumite (-60kg, -67kg, -75kg, -84kg, +84kg) Female Kumite (-68kg, +68kg, -61kg, -50kg, -55kg) Team Kata (Female / Male)

Award Ceremony

5 Site and Date

Date: December 7 2018

Place: The Gymnasium of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Shanghai, China

Starting Time: 09:00

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6 Training and Competition Venue

Venue: The gymnasium of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Address: No.777 Guoding Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200433, P.R.China

This Karate 1 – Series A will be performed on WESING tatami, WKF approved.

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The gymnasium of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics is a new

stadium that was built in 2017. It covers an area of 19,730 square meters with

more than 3000 fixed seats and 2000 mobile seats. The stadium has been

hosted many competitions and events successfully and has served as a

landmark of cultural and sport activity in Wujiaochang University District. In

2018, the stadium has hosted many international and home events and

cultural exchange activities. It has been praised for its advanced facilities and

outstanding environment.

7 Media

Press accreditation can only be given to professional journalists working for a media

and having proof of their credentials.

Media professionals can register to request press accreditations through the on line

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registration form which can be found here: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-

online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=187#a_eventhea

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Video recording will not be allowed

Should you need more information about press or media related issues, please contact

directly the World Karate Federation’s office: [email protected]

8 Organizer and contacts

8.1 Organizer contact details

Chinese Karatedo Association

Address: No.2, Tiyuguan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100763,

P.R.China

Tel: +86-10-87182932 Fax: +86-10-87182934


9 Online Registration

All competitors, referees, coaches and officials must register online using the online

system on: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-

online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=187#

a_eventhead

No onsite registration will be accepted. The registration will be validated once

completed the online payment through the payment platform. In case of any questions

concerning the online registration please directly contact the Sportdata software team

via the email address: [email protected]

Clubs / teams / federations are responsible for the quality of the entered registration

data.

https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=187#a_eventhead








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Changes of online registration data are possible until the end of the online registration

period.

9.1 Technical Support for Online Registration

Web: https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-online/index.php?active_menu=home


The official registration session will take place on [Dec.6, 2018] from 10.00 a.m. to

8.00 p.m.

If changes are required during the official registration session because of incorrect or

missing registration data, a fee of € 20 is charged for each change.

At registration, accreditation cards will be issued with the participants’ main data, a

photograph and information about registered categories. The accreditation card must

be worn at all times during the event.

Only members of national federations recognized by WKF are admitted to

participate, following the registration procedures described in Series A Organising

Rules 2018 (SA OR Point 6 Registration).

All participants must submit an official document (passport or other valid

ID card) for the WKF identification and validation at the accreditation

session.

The accreditation of any competitor must be done by the athlete or the

athlete’s coach, in person bringing the athlete passport or other valid ID at

the accreditation session.

The competitor who has not collected, either personally or through his/her

coach the accreditation during the official registration, will not be included

in the draw.

The weighing will be carried out immediately after receiving the

accreditation, those athletes who will not attend the weighing will not be

included in the draw.

10 Categories

https://www.sportdata.org/wkf/set-online/index.php?active_menu=home


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KATA (16 years and older)

Individual Female/Male

Team Female/Male

KUMITE (18 years and older)

Female -50 kg, -55kg, -61 kg, -68 kg, +68kg

Male -60 kg, -67 kg, -75 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg

11 Entry Fee The entry fees are € 45 per individual category entry and € 70 per team category

entry.

11.1 Payment

All payments must be processed through the online payment platform. No onsite

payment will be accepted.

12 WKF Accredited Coach According to the Coach License Manual, the minimum level required to take part in the Karate 1 events is the “Accredited Coach” level.

13 Prize Money

13.1 Categories

For individual categories (Kumite and Kata):

• Gold Medalist: 500 €

• Silver Medalist: 300 €

• Bronze Medalist: 100 €

For Kata team categories:

• Gold Medalist: 600 €

• Silver Medalist: 400 €

• Bronze Medalist: 200 €

14 Ranking

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Competitors can earn ranking points in every Karate1 event according to the official

WKF Ranking regulations in force:

https://www.wkf.net/pdf/rules/WRC_Ranking%20Regulations_Update_VF.pdf-

eng.pdf

15 Ticket for spectators

No tickets will be sold.

16 Hotels

16.1 HQ Hotel

Delta Hotels by Marriott Shanghai Baoshan

Guest rooms in Delta Hotels by Marriott

Shanghai Baoshan offer a flat-screen TV and its

private bathroom is equipped with a shower

and free toiletries, providing fresh fruits every

day. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is

26 km from the property.

Address: No 1 Lane 888 Haijiang Road, 200940 Baoshan, Shanghai China.

Metro Station Baoyang Road: 0.6km

Hongqiao International Airport: 26km

Duration to venues: 15min, direct, 8km

16.2 Other Hotels

1. Wyndham Shanghai Bund East Hotel



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The hotel features an indoor pool and a gym

with spa, massage and sauna facilities. The

delicate guest rooms of the Wyndham Shanghai

Bund East Hotel offer 24-hour room service and

are fitted with contemporary furnishings with air

conditioning and TV. They include bathrooms

with separate shower and bathtub.An

alternative to Chinese dishes and international

cuisine is served at the restaurant. Wyndham

Bund East Shanghai Hotel is a 30-minute drive

from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

Address: No.25, Ningguo Road, Yangpu, 200090 Shanghai, China

Metro Station Yangshupu Road:2.2km

Hongqiao International Airport: 20.5km


2. Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Oriental Shanghai

Plaza Royale Shanghai is a 5-minute drive from Jing Qiao

International Shopping & Entertainment Area, 10-minute

drive from the Shanghai New International Expo Centre

and 24-minute drive from Shanghai Disneyland.The

luxurious property features an indoor pool and a gym.

Guest rooms at Plaza Royale are equipped with floor-to-

ceiling windows, framing beautiful views of the Huangpu

River.

Address: No.2288 Pu Dong Avenue, Pudong, 200136

Shanghai, China

Metro Station Deping Road: 1.3km

Hongqiao International Airport: 21.7km


3. International Exchange Center of Shanghai University of Sport

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The accommodation features a 24-hour

front desk and free WiFi is available.

Rooms are also equipped with cable TVs

and private bathroom. The property is

located 25 km from Hongqiao International

Airport.

Address: No.588, Qing yuanhuan Road,

Yangpu, Shanghai, China

Metro Station Nenjiang Road: 1.2km

Hongqiao International Airport: 25km


4. Greentree Inn Shanghai Dabaishu Business

Hotel (No catering service)

GreenTree Inn Shanghai Dabaishu Business Hotel is

located at Shanghai Dabaishu Area, which offers

free parking on site and rooms with free internet.

Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with an

electric kettle, a work space and a TV set. The en

suite bathroom comes with shower facilities and

slippers.

Address: No.35, Yixian Rd, 200437 Shanghai, China

Jiangwan Town Station: 0.3km

Hongqiao International Airport: 18.4 km


Rate

Rate in Euro (€) per person per night. Local taxes & Breakfast included.

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Cat. Hotel Distance to

Venue Room Type Price（€）

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Shanghai

Baoshan

8km

Standard room 100

Single 160

5 Wyndham Shanghai

Bund East Hotel

7km

Standard room 100

Single 160

5

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Oriental

Shanghai

9km

Standard room 100

Single 160

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International Exchange Center of Shanghai University

of Sport

5km

Standard room 85

Single 120

2 Greentree Inn

Shanghai Dabaishu Business Hotel

2km

Standard room 40

Single 70

--- The above official hotels (Greentree Inn Shanghai Dabaishu Business Hotel is

excluded) will serve Lunch/Dinner according to team reservation, and the rate is 25

€per meal. Please contact the OC to buy coupons.

--- Simple lunch is provided in the venue for the competition day is 10 €per meal.

Please contact the OC to reserve lunch coupons.

16.3 Airport/ Station Transfer Rate

Official Hotels---Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport/Shanghai Pudong

International Airport/ Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station:

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One-Way : 30 €/per person

Transportation to the training area will be arranged by organizer and only be available

from the official hotels.

16.4 Reservation and Payment

⚫ Due to high season, Hotel Reservations must be made before 15th Nov. 2018.

● Reservation requests are treated on a first come first served basis and may only be

confirmed upon availabilities in the respective hotels and full advance payments.

● Cancellations are not accepted.

For hotel reservation, please contact:

Miaomiao Chen

Tel: 13636336985

Email：[email protected]

Fax：021-55135603

Bank Information:

Corporation: Shanghai WuYoude Sports Development Co., Ltd.

Country/Area: Shanghai, China.

Add: Room 204-6, Building 4, No. 2809 ZhouJiazou Road, YangPu District, Shanghai, China.

Contact: Miaomiao Chen

Cellphone: 18800334667 E-mail: [email protected]

Opening Bank :CCB(China Construction Bank) Shanghai Branch

Yangpu sub-branch

Swift Code: PCBCCNBJSHX

Account Number: 31050175390000000720

Remarks: Euro account

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17 General Information

Local currency

The official currency is Renminbi (RMB), and it represents in￥.It is convenient to

exchange in airport and bank, and credit card is widely accepted by most large

shopping mall, supermarket, hotel and restaurant. Cashless payment through

smartphone is increasingly accepted almost everywhere.

Electricity

The voltage in China is 220V/50HZ.

It is recommended to take voltage converters and adapters on the trip. In China, the

electric sockets Type A and Type I are commonly used.

18 Visa Requirements All foreigners are required to hold a valid passport or travel document to People’s

Republic of China. Foreign citizens need to apply for a visa unless you meet the visa

exemption requirements. You can check whether your nation needs visa for visiting

China in the following link:

https://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/generalinformation/visaknowledg

e/258911.shtml

Please apply your visa if needed here:

https://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/index.shtml

In order to ensure all participants to get visas successfully, Chinese Karate Association

will be responsible for preparing the official invitation document, but the required files

below must be sent to [email protected] before Nov.10, 2018.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. Passport must be with at least 6 months of remaining validity and enough blank

visa pages.

https://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/generalinformation/visaknowledge/258911.shtml

https://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/generalinformation/visaknowledge/258911.shtml

https://www.visaforchina.org/SGP_EN/index.shtml


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2. Please fill out the INVITATION APPLICATION FORM clearly and accurately, and all

the information provided must be completely same as passport.

3. Chinese Karate Association will take no responsibility for delay or reject of visa

application.

19 City / Country Information

Shanghai is a renowned international metropolis drawing increasingly attention from

all over the world. Located in the estuary of Yangtze River, it is unveiled as the most

influential economic, international trade, and cultural center in China. The perfect

blend of modern and traditional culture can be discovered here with its unique charm.

Shanghai is also famous for its Lujiazui skyline, museums and historic buildings，

offering breathtaking views for tourists, such as those along The Bund, Oriental Pearl

TV Tower, the City God Temple and the Yu Garden, making tourists' stay impressive.

With its modernization, it features superior accommodations, unique food and high-

standard service. As a multicultural metropolis, it also cannot be ignored that Shanghai

has a plethora of food delights focusing on the traditions of various Chinese cuisine,

the local Benbang dishes. and international cuisine is served in the city center for those

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homesick visitors. Known as the 'Oriental Paris', Shanghai is also a thriving shopping

paradise, walking in Lujiazui shopping center with fashionable inspiration, experiencing

unique charms in this sleepless city.

Weather

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate and experiences four distinct seasons.

Winters are chilly and damp, with nighttime temperatures to drop below freezing,

although most years there are only one or two days of snowfall. The average

temperature is about 3℃-11℃。

20 Omissions As regards that the specific items are not expressly foreseen in the present bulletin

reference is to be made to the general rules and guidelines contained in WKF

Regulations.

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INVITATION APPLICATION FORM

*MUST BE TYPEWRITTEN

Federation: Address: _______________________________________________________

Contact person: _______________________ Tel: Fax: E-mail: _________________________

NO Full Name Gender

(M/F)

Date of Birth

( (yyyy-mm-dd) Nationality Profession

Passport

number

Date of expiry

( （yyyy-mm-dd)

City of Visa

Application

Arrival date

(yyyy-mm-dd)

Signature of President/ Secretary General:______________________________ Stamp:_______________________________

Remarks: If the space is not enough, please enclose an additional sheet.

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Contents - Karate · The official registration session will take place on [Dec.6, 2018] from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. If changes are required during the official registration session