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WJKA KARATE ASSOCIATION AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN FEDERATION OF SHOTOKAN
KARATE
ARE HONORED TO PRESENT, THE
WJKA AFRICA OPEN ON 10 & 11 OCTOBER 2014
FOR CHILDREN, JUNIORS, SENIORS AND VETERANS
OPEN TO ALL TRADITIONAL SHOTOKAN KARATE-KA
UITENHAGE INDOOR SPORT CENTRE
UITENHAGE
SOUTH AFRICA
www.safsk.co.za
www.wjkahq.com
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WJKA Karate Association and South African Federation of Shotokan Karate
To all member federations and friends of the World JKA Karate Association.
WJKA H.Q. and SAFSK have the pleasure in inviting you on behalf of Jan Knobel
Sensei, to the WJKA Africa Open to be held at the Uitenhage Indoor Sport centre,
Uitenhage, South Africa.
On the 9th of October 2014 there will be a massive Gasshuku in the Uitenhage
Indoor Sport Centre. The Gasshuku will have two sessions on the day.
Morning session the gasshuku will be conducted by the board members of WJKA.
Jan Knobel 8th Dan
John Turnbull 8th Dan
Michael Kliment 6th Dan
Jan Knobel Jnr 6th Dan
Afternoon session the gasshuku will be conducted by SAFSK Instructors.
Luciana Benini 4th Dan
Michael van der Westhuizen 4th Dan
Craig Barthorpe 4th Dan
Shaun Gough 3rd Dan
Erwee Tirain 3rd Dan
No fees will be charged for the Gasshuku.
Referee’s course and examination will be presented by Shihan Jan Knobel after the
morning session.
Each nation is requested to bring two (2) national flags and their national anthem
on CD, to the tournament.
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We urge you to study this invitation thoroughly and to continually visit our website
(www.safsk.co.za& www.wjkahq.com ) for further updates. This web pages will
contain important information concerning your registration as well as all other
information that might be useful for you.
Please ensure the timely and precise forwarding of all necessary forms. The
deadline is 2014-08-15.
In case you are in need of more explicit information, do not hesitate to e-mail us
through:- [email protected]. Sensei Ian Janse van Rensburg or Shihan Michael
Kliment :- michael @jska.co.za
We look forward to seeing you in October 2014 and wish you all the best when
taking part in the WJKA Africa Open.
Best wished in Shotokan,
Shihan Michael Kliment
WJKA – Board member
SAFSK - Chief Instructor
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GENERAL INFORMATION
RESPONSBLE ORGANIZATION:
South Africa Federation of Shotokan Karate
Contact person
:
Sensei Ian Janse van Rensburg
Address
:
Frans Claassen Street 6, Despatch, South Africa, 6220
Phone Office
:
(27) 832936855
Website
:
www.safsk.co.za& www.wjkahq.com
E-mail
:
[email protected]
VENUE:
Uitenhage Indoor Sport centre, Uitenhage, South Africa
LETTER OF INTENT:
Please fill in and return the ‘letter of intent’ to Sensei Ian Janse van Rensburg not
later that 2014-05-31. This is not an entry form and does not replace the official
entry form found elsewhere in this document!
IT IS HOWEVER VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE LETTER OF INTENT IS RETURNED ON
OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE!
Please do not confuse the ‘Letter of intent’ and the date of its return, 2014-05-31
with the ‘Official Registration form’ and ‘monies payable’ which must be submitted
by 2014-08-15.
REGISTRATION :
Deadline for registration is 2014-08-15.
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TRANSPORT :
There is no direct International flights to Port Elizabeth. Your flights must be booked - to
Johannesburg and then to Port Elizabeth
ACCOMMODATIONS:
See Attached Brochure from Page 15-23
You have to book your own accommodation.
Please book as soon as possible your accommodation (Hotel / hostel/ bed &
breakfast / camping ect.) but not later than 2014-07-31.
REFEREE’S:
Sensei Craig Barthorpe will be the Chief Referee for the WJKA African Open with
Shihan Jan Knobel as his mentor and Shihan Michael Kliment will be the Technical
Director for the WJKA Africa Open. Each organization to send Referee’s / Judges.
DRESS CODE REFEREE’S
According to WJKA dress code rules.
COMPETITION FEES:
WJKA AFRICA OPEN:
Individual Kata
:
Individual Kumite :
R225.00 per person
R225.00 per person
The required amount must be transfer to the account before or on 2014-08-15
SPECTATORS :- R10 (ZAR) per person per day
TUCK SHOP :Tuck shop will be available at the venue where spectators and athletes can buy food
and drinks. ( There will be no alcohol on sale at the venue)
COMPETITION RULES:
WJKA rules – view website - www.wjkahq.com
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IMPORTANT:
Deadline for registration is 2014-08-15
Each country must cover their expenses for the travel as well as for their
accommodation. The contestants themselves must ensure that they have adequate
insurance. The Organizer or the Association (WJKA and SAFSK) is not responsible if
the money has not been transferred nor for any injury that may occur during the
tournament.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
The fees for participation, must be paid in advance and proof of payment sent to the
following e-mail – [email protected] the deadline is 2014-08-15 otherwise your
registration will not be considered. Please transfer the money to the account
indicated below:Account name
Bank name
Account number
Branch Code
BIC/SWIFT
:
:
:
:
:
South African Federation of Shotokan Karate
ABSA
4076291823
504016
ABSAZAJJ
PREPARATION OF PROTECTION GEAR:
Each contestant should bring one’s own protection gear, gloves, teeth protection,
chest protectors (for girls) are optional but recommended. Groin protections are
recommended for boys. Gloves/ Mitts should be approved by WJKA (only white).
Every organization has to bring their own red and white belts. Any contestant who
wears contact lenses should bring one’s own spare lenses required to re-attach the
spare lenses within 2 minutes in case the lenses come off during the match.
OTHER MATTERS:
Officially appointed tournament doctors and staff will be present and administer
first aid. The doctors hold the decision-making authority to decide if any injured
contestant can continue the event or should withdraw from it.
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Each contestant must carry their own health insurance and is responsible for his/her
own health care and will have no claims on the tournament, officials, organizers or
medical staff.
In case you need a doctor, you have to go to the hospital or you need an ambulance,
it is from your own costs so be sure that you have a good insurance. The Organizer
WJKA and SAFSK do not accept any liability for injuries or other damages.
Each country must prepare its national flag for the opening ceremony.
Note:- there will be only ONE COACH and ONE MANAGER per COUNTRY for the
WJKA Africa Open, (This is not a club or association competition) allowed in the
match area to support competitors. Each country should also make one English
speaking interpreter available to talk to the Chief Referee.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Letter of Intent to be received by
:
Tournament registration forms to be received by :
Tournament fees payable by
:
INVITATION;
This document will serve as the official Invitation letter.
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2014-05-31
2014-08-15
2014-08-15
PROGRAM :
2014-10-09
08:30
-
10:30
-
Gasshuku with WJKA board members
11:30
-
13:30
-
Referee course with Shihan Jan Knobel
14:00
-
16:00
-
Gasshuku with SAFSK Instructors
2014-10-10
08:30
Opening ceremony – WJKA Africa Open
10:30
Individual Kata
Children, Junior, Seniors and Veterans
2014-10-11
08:00
Individual Kumite
Children, Junior, Seniors and Veterans
17:00
Closing Ceremony
19:00
Farewell function for VIP’S and foreign athletes.
Venue to be announced.
The program schedule depends on the availability of certificated judges from the participating
countries.
CATEGORIES
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WJKA and SAFSK reserve the right to combine categories if there are less than 3 contestants in a
division.
Age category as on the day of the tournament:-
GATEGORY
Children A
Children B
Children A
Children B
Children C
Children A
Children B
Children C
Children A
Children B
Children C
Children A
Children B
Juniors A
Juniors B
Seniors A
Seniors B
Veterans A
Veterans B
MALE
AGE
6 and 7 years
6 and 7 years
8 and 9 years
8 and 9 years
8 and 9years
10 and 11years
10 and 11years
10 and 11years
12 and 13years
12 and 13years
12 and 13years
14 and 15years
14 and 15years
16, 17, 18years
16, 17, 18years
19 to 39 years
19 to 39 years
40 years and up
40 years and up
BELTS
White - Orange
Green – Black
White - Orange
Green – Purple
Red - Black
White - Orange
Green – Purple
Red - Black
White - Orange
Green – Purple
Red - Black
White - Purple
Red - Black
White – Purple
Brown – Black
White – Purple
Brown – Black
White – Black
Brown - Black
GATEGORY
Children A
Children B
Children A
Children B
Children C
Children A
Children B
Children C
Children A
Children B
Children C
Children A
Children B
Juniors A
Juniors B
Seniors A
Seniors B
Veterans A
Veterans B
KATA :
Eliminations Flag system
Finals
Point system
White to Purple only allowed to do Heian 1,2,3,4 and 5
Brown to Black free choice WJKA kata
KUMITE :
Knockout Ippon Shobu WJKA rules
Finals Nihon Shobu
“LETTER OF INTENT”
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FEMALE
AGE
6 and 7 years
6 and 7 years
8 and 9 years
8 and 9 years
8 and 9years
10 and 11years
10 and 11years
10 and 11years
12 and 13years
12 and 13years
12 and 13years
14 and 15years
14 and 15years
16, 17, 18years
16, 17, 18years
19 to 39 years
19 to 39 years
40 years and up
40 years and up
BELTS
White - Orange
Green – Black
White - Orange
Green – Purple
Red - Black
White - Orange
Green – Purple
Red - Black
White - Orange
Green – Purple
Red - Black
White - Purple
Red - Black
White – Purple
Brown – Black
White – Purple
Brown – Black
White – Black
Brown - Black
I,
as a representative of
wish to bring representation to attend the WJKA Africa Open to be held from 2014-10-09 to 11,
in Uitenhage, South Africa.
I understand that this document is NOT an official entry form but a pledge of intention to attend
this prestigious event. I further understand that his “Letter of Intent” does not replace the official
Entry forms.
Country / Organization
Estimated numbers of visitors / attendees:
Competitors: (e.g. 6)
Coach:
Referees: (e.g. 5)
Supporters: (e.g. 5)
Total of tour group: (e.g. 12)
Head of Delegation
Contact person
Address
Telephone number
Mobile number
E-Mail address
signature
Date :
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Organization details
Country
Organization
Address
PC + Place
Phone number
E-mail address
Contact Person
Arrival date :
Airport to
Airline :
Other transportation :
Departure date :
Airport from
Airline :
Arrivals & Departures
Time :
PORT ELIZABETH
Flight Number :
Number of persons :
Time :
PORT ELIZABETH
Flight number :
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES AND PAYMENTS NOT LATER THAN 2014-08-15
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OFFICIALS / COACH & REFEREES
Country :
Organization :
OFFICIALS
NAME
1
2
3
4
POSITION
COACH
NAME
1
2
3
4
POSITION
REFEREES
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
Date :
RANKING
Signature of Coach :
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NOTE : Please send picture of Officials / Coach & Referees for the badges.
*Please use more than one form if necessary
ENTRY FORM
KATA & KUMITE INDIVIDUAL:
Nr Name & Surname Sex Grade Age Date of Birth Kata Kumite Fee
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Total fee Kata & Kumite Individual
ZAR
* Please use more than one form if necessary
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ENTRY FORM
INTERNATIONAL WJKA REFEREE COURSE
Country :
Organization :
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
RANKING
FEE
Referee Course, including documents, examination and licenses/registration will be
R750.00
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HOW TO GET TO PORT ELIZABETH
Transportation by AIR

Kingshaka International Airport
Mail: PO Box 57701, KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 4407
Street: King Shaka Drive, LA MERCY, 4405
Tel: (032) 436 6000
Fax: (032) 436 6672
http://kingshakainternational.co.za/

O.R Tambo International
Helpdesk: +27 11 921 6262
Flight information: 086 72 77 888
Airport address: Private Bag X1
O.R Tambo International
Airport
1627
http://www.acsa.co.za/home.asp?pid=228

Port Elizabeth International Airport
Help desk: +27 41 507 7319
Flight information: 086 72 77 888
Tel: +27 41 507 7348
Fax: +27 41 507 7340
http://www.acsa.co.za/home.asp?pid=236
Email: [email protected]
Airport address: Aeropark Office Complex
Block A, 1st Floor
Alister Miller Drive
Walmer
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Cape Town International Airport
Call Centre: +27 21 937 1200
Flight information: 086 72 77 888
Fax: +27 21 936 2937
http://www.acsa.co.za/home.asp?pid=229
Email: [email protected]
Airport address: Private Bag X9002
Cape Town International Airport
7525
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Transportation by BUS

Greyhound
24hour customer care/reservations: 083 915 9000
http://www.greyhound.co.za/

Intercape
South Africa: 0861 287 287
International: +27 21 380 4400
http://www.intercape.co.za/home/
Email: [email protected]

Translux
Tel: 0861 589 282
Fax: +27 (011) 774-3831
Tel: +27 (011) 774-3333
http://www.translux.co.za/
Email: [email protected]
Transportation by TRAIN

Shosholozameyl
Central reservations and enquiries: 0860 008 888
http://www.shosholozameyl.co.za/
CITY TRANSPORTAITION
Buses operate regularly in Port Elizabeth. To find out
departure points and arrival point go to
http://www.algoabus.co.za/port-elizabeth-busroutes/route_list/schedule.aspx
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VISA REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for entering South Africa:
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A valid acceptable passport or travel document good for a sufficient period to cover
your intended stay.
A valid visa, if required.
Sufficient funds.
A return or onward ticket.
At least two blank pages in your passport.
Yellow fever certificates are required if the journey starts or entails passing through the
yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
Depending on your nationality, and the purpose and duration of your visit, you may not need a
visa to visit South Africa.
To see if you need a visa visit http://www.homeaffairs.gov.za/Counties%20Exempy%20from%20SA%20Visaa.html
HOTELS
Hotels are located near the sport facilities.
Hotel
Hotel Standard
Website
The Paxton Hotel
www.paxton.co.za
Radisson Blu
http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-portelizabeth
Protea Hotel
Marine
http://www.proteahotels.com/protea-hotel-marine.html
Garden Court
Kings Beach
Hotel
http://www.tsogosunhotels.com/garden-court/kingsbeach/
Boardwalk Hotel
http://www.suninternational.com/Destinations/Casinos/B
oardwalk/Pages/BoardwalkHotel.aspx
Mi Casa Guest
House
http://www.micasauitenhage.co.za/
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The Hexagon
http://www.the-hexagon.blogspot.com/
Valley Bushveld
Country Lodge
http://www.bed-and-breakfast-addo.co.za/
City Lodge
https://www.citylodge.co.za/cl7.php
Town Lodge
https://www.citylodge.co.za/tl10.php
Road Lodge
https://www.citylodge.co.za/rl.htm
For more hotels visit http://www.hotels.com/de1613257/hotels-port-elizabeth-south-africa/
BOARDWALK ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
The Boardwalk is the most exciting leisure attraction in the Eastern Cape, offering 24-hour entertainment
and superior conference space.
The new 5 star Boardwalk Hotel and Spa charmingly captures the grace and detail of Victorian architecture
whilst incorporating every modern convenience. The result is a refreshing blend of refinement and urban
vogue set against the azure backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
The Boardwalk Spa, includes an indoor heated pool and fitness centre, a health bar and garden solarium.
The Spa offers a range of African inspired massage treatments, facials, skin adoration wraps and scrubs plus
treatments geared towards treating the endocrine system. A unique treatment to this Port Elizabeth Spa is
the Hydrotherapy cold water walkway.
With a vibe that is both energetic and playful, The Boardwalk evokes the feel of an old fashioned lakeside
boardwalk complete with a musical fountain. There are eight alfresco restaurants ranging from Greek to
Indian and Kipling’s, the hotel restaurant, specializes in Asian cuisine.
The casino offers the latest slots games to casino classics. You'll find no shortage of action on The
Boardwalk Casino floor.
The Boardwalk alone has a multitude of retail outlets offering, amongst others, boutique style fashion,
jewellery and African art and curios. With its unique combination of adult and children entertainment, and
indoor and outdoor fun, The Boardwalk offers a world of entertainment.
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VENUE: UITENHAGE INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE
Physical Address:
Parklane St, College Hill, Uitenhage, 6229
1331
Phone: 041 994
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA
The Capital
Pretoria (1,104,479 inhabitants) http://www.citypopulation.de/SouthAfrica-UA.html
Time Zone
2 hrs ahead of GMT
Climate
South Africa's climatic conditions generally range from Mediterranean in the south-western
corner of South Africa to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the northeast. A
small area in the northwest has a desert climate. Most of the country has warm, sunny days
and cool nights. Rainfall generally occurs during summer (November through March), although
in the southwest, around Cape Town, rainfall occurs in winter (June to August). Temperatures
are influenced by variations in elevation, terrain, and ocean currents more than latitude.
http://www.sa-venues.com/no/weather.htm
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Currency
Rand (R) is the National currency of South Africa. The rand was introduced on 14 February
1961.
Coins: 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2, R5
Notes: R10, R20, R50, R100, R200
Banking Hours:
08h30/09h00 - 15h30/16h00 Mon-Fri
08h00/09h00 - 11h00/11h30/12h00 Sat
Voltage and adapters
220 volts/ 50 Hz, South Africa uses the standard continental European plug, with 2 round pins.
You will need a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances.
Traffic regulations
Speed limits:
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60 km/h on a public road within an urban area
100 km/h on public road outside an urban area which is not a freeway; and
120 km/h on every freeway.
Children 12 years and younger should be properly restrained in the back seat. Safety belts
have to be fastened at all times. To the requisite equipment of vehicle belong a medicinechest, towing-rope, accident triangle and spare tyre. The blood-alcohol level allowed in South
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Africa is 0.05 gram per 100 milliliters.
Shopping hours
South Africa is really a shopping paradise. Most establishments are open between 9 am to 5
pm. Port Elizabeth’s top shopping destinations are Greenacres Shopping Centre and Walmer
Park Shopping Centre.
Languages
South Africa has 11 official languages including Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, English, Sotho, Tswana,
Venda, Tsonga, Swati and Ndebele Language.
Contact

Phone
South Africa's country code is 27.
To dial out of South Africa, dial 00 followed by the country code and the rest of the number
you are trying to reach.
Pay phones are available at airports, shopping malls and some petrol stations. Pay phones use
either coins or prepaid cards that are available at most shops and petrol stations; coin phones
are generally blue while card phones are usually green.

GSM
South Africa has an extensive GSM network, working on the same frequency as the rest of
Africa and Europe. There are five cell phone providers in South Africa: Vodacom, MTN, Cell-C,
Virgin Mobile and 8ta.
SIM card prepaid starter kits are available for around R1. You will need a passport and a proof
of residential address and it has to be registered before you can call or receive calls. You can
buy credit for prepaid phones just about everywhere, remembering you will usually need cash
to do so from service stations.
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Internet
There are plenty of Internet Cafes and access rates are cheap.
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Wi-Fi
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“AlwaysOn” seem to be leading the way in prepaid Wi-Fi access. Their hotspots can now be
found at Cape Town, Durban and OR Tambo airports, City Lodge Hotels, Sun International
Hotels, some Southern Sun Hotels, Mugg & Bean restaurants and various other places.
Simply connect to the access point and you will be given the opportunity to pay for access by
credit card. Pricing starts at around R15 for 10 minutes or R60 for 100MB. Their support desk
can be contacted on +27 011 759-7300.
Emergency Calls
Police: 10111
Ambulance: 10177
083-1999 Medical rescue: 0800-111-990
Fire Department: 10111
Rescue service (aviation):
Difficulty with
emergency services: 1022
Local Hospitals
Netcare Greenacres Hospital:
Physical address
Cnr. Cape and Rochelle Road
Greenacres
6045
Telephone
+27 41 390 7000
Email
[email protected]
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Life St George’s Hospital:
Physical
address
40 Park Drive
Port Elizabeth
6001
Telephone
041 392 6111
Email
[email protected]
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Life Mercantile Hospital:
Physical address
Cnr Kempston & Durban Roads
Korsten
6020
Telephone
041 404 0400
Email
[email protected]
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Compiled by: Sensei Erwee Tiran and Sensei Ian Janse van Rensburg
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