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4
days
17
Categories
1000
limited Fencers
7000
yen/category
Come compete in the same venue as the
"Japan Championships" and witness Japan's top
fencers display their world-renowned skill and speed.
Organizer： Minato Fencing Association
Date ： December 25-28th, 2025
Detail
CATEGORY
FOIL
U8
U10
U14
U17
Senior
Beginner
Girls and Boys Mixed
Girls / Boys
Girls / Boys
Women / Men
Women / Men
Women / Men
EPEE
U14
U17
Senior
Girls / Boys
Women / Men
Women / Men
CATEGORY DETAILS
U8
U-8 Fencers aged 6 to 8 on December 1, 2025
U10
U-10 Fencers aged 6 to 10 on December 1, 2025
U14
U-14 Fencers aged 14 and under on December 1, 2025
U17
U-17 Fencers aged 17 and under on December 1, 2025
Senior
Senior Fencers aged 15 and above on December 1, 2025
Beginner
Fencers aged 15 and above on December 1, 2025
Only Fencers limited to 24 months of experience may participate in the Beginner Category.
SCHEDULE
DAY1_Dec. 25th, 2025
U-10 Foil (Girls / Boys)
From 1:00pm
U-14 Foil (Boys)
From 4:40pm
U-8 Foil (Mixed)
From 4:20pm
DAY2_Dec. 26th, 2025
U-17 Foil (Mens)
From 9:30am
U-17 Epee (Women)
From 9:30am
U-14 Epee (Girls / Boys)
From 1:30pm
DAY3_Dec. 27th, 2025
Senior Foil (Women / Men)
From 9:30am
U-14 Foil (Girls)
From 11:30am
U-17 Epee (Men)
From 1:50pm
DAY4_Dec. 28th, 2025
Senior Epee (Women / Men)
From 9:30am
U-17 Foil (Women)
From 1:00pm
Beginner Foil (Women / Men)
From 11:40am
ENTRY
7,000
yen/category
No cancellations will be accepted after application and no refunds will be given.
VENUE
Minato Sports Center, Sub-Arena. 105-0023, 1-16-1 Shibaura, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
https://www.minatoku-sports.com/english/index.html
U-14 Fencers aged 14 and under on December 1, 2025
U-17 Fencers aged 17 and under on December 1, 2025
Senior Fencers aged 15 and above on December 1, 2025
RULES
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GUIDELINE
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One qualifying round of pools, then direct elimination.
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EQUIPMENT
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All equipment will be checked on the piste by the referee of the match. When the referee finds any violation of the rules, the fencer may receive penalty(s) based on the technical rules.
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Metal bib is required for all foil categories. U-10 and below categories may use the the 350N mask. U-14 and above categories must use the 1600N mask with newer double-folded headbands.
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We require 800N FIE approved underarm protector for all categories. For categories other than Senior, the jacket and pants may be 350N (FIE approval not required). For the Senior category, however, the jacket and pants must also be 800N and FIE approved.
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Plastic chest protector and soft cover are both required for U-14 and above girls and women's category. It is not required but recommended for U8, U10 categories.
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As for the mask, if the fencer chooses to use the Leon Paul mask, we require the use of the latest version with a second strap around the neck.
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There should be no tear in mask, jacket, pants, glove, and we require long socks that cover knees.
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There is no length regulation for foil/epee based on category. Any length is permitted for all categories.
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SAFETY CONTROL
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The Organizer shall not be held liable in any way for injury or accident during the tournament therefore you shall especially pay attention to safety control. You shall be careful not to hit face or body of the other by your equipment such as sword while you move.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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The Minato Fencing Association will handle personal information and portrait rights obtained through participation applications, etc., as follows:
Purpose of Use
Personal information registered for competition participation will only be used for the management of the competition and will not be used for any other purposes.
Scope and Methods of Disclosure
Among personal information, details such as the team name, individual name, gender, age, and other information necessary for identifying the individual and their affiliation may be disclosed through the following methods:
Inclusion in competition programs
Introduction via announcements within the competition venue
Posting on displays inside or outside the competition venue
Posting on the competition-related website
Competition Results (Records)
Competition results (records), along with the aforementioned personal information, may be disclosed using the following methods:
Posting on the competition-related website
Inclusion in the competition reports created by the Minato City Fencing Association
Inclusion in the program for future competitions
Handling of Portrait Rights
Photographs and videos taken by the Minato City Fencing Association or by authorized organizations may be published in printed materials, competition reports, websites, or other media.
Response
By completing the competition participation application, participants are deemed to have agreed to the above handling of their personal information and portrait rights.
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