
Accepting that the programme may be changed at the organizers discretion, the programme is as follows:
All organizations/countries have received this document. The final draft of this programme will also be posted on the web together with the divisions, technical requirements of each division and entry forms.
SHOTOKAN MASTERS TRAINING CAMP
• This training camp will offer the opportunity to train under the most competent Shotokan instructors in the World: sensei Abe (9th Dan) JSKA Chief Instructor, sensei Nagaki (8th Dan) Assistant Chief Instructor and other top JSKA senior instructors Shihankai members.
JSKA REFEREE COURSE
• JSKA will organize during two days (Thursday and Friday) a referee and judges course directed and overseen by Abe sensei for all Judges and Referees presents at the 5th JSKA World Championship;
• Arbitrators and Judges must wear a dark blue jacket, a pair of grey trousers, a short-sleeve white shirt and a JSKA tie and badge;
• The referees and judges must have their own personal whistle.
CHAMPIONSHIP
• The Championship will be run on seven competition areas;
• The competition is regulated by the JSKA official rules;
• The programme schedule depends on the availability of certificated judges and registrations from the participating countries. The JSKA-Portugal esteems the participation of 60 referees;
• Each delegation must provide its national flag.
ARBITRATION
• Abe sensei will be the Technical Director for this championship;
• Nagaki sensei will be the Assistant Technical Director;
• Vilaça sensei will be the Head Referee;
• Each organization may send the maximum Referees/ Judges and Table Officials.
