Limuru, Kenya
Mount Kenya
International
Taekwondo Open
Tournament
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 April 2027
A two-day international taekwondo tournament in Limuru, Kenya. Open to junior and senior athletes, clubs and dojangs.
Quick Facts
At a Glance
Event Date
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 April 2027 (two days)
Venue
Limuru Constituency, Kiambu County
Format
W.T.F
Athletes Expected
100+ junior & senior
Spectators Expected
1,000+
Events
Kyorugi (sparring) & Poomsae (patterns)
Competition Structure
Divisions & Categories
Age Divisions
Planned age framework. Final birth-year cut-offs and age eligibility will be confirmed in the event regulations.
- Cadets: 12–14 years
- Juniors: 15–17 years
- Under-21: under 21 years
- Seniors: 18 years and older
Weight Categories
Planned weight classes (kg), subject to final technical confirmation. The published event regulations will take precedence.
Cadets — Male
-33, -37, -41, -45, -49, -53, -57, -61, -65, +65 kg
Cadets — Female
-29, -33, -37, -41, -44, -47, -51, -55, -59, +59 kg
Juniors — Male
-45, -48, -51, -55, -59, -63, -68, -73, -78, +78 kg
Juniors — Female
-42, -44, -46, -49, -52, -55, -59, -63, -68, +68 kg
Seniors — Male
-54, -58, -63, -68, -74, -80, -87, +87 kg
Seniors — Female
-46, -49, -53, -57, -62, -67, -73, +73 kg
Under-21
Categories to be confirmed in the event regulations
Athletes must make the limit for their registered class. Final approved categories will be stated in the event regulations.
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Rules & Equipment
Competition Rules
- ✓ World Taekwondo (WT) competition rules apply throughout
- ✓ Electronic scoring systems used for kyorugi
- ✓ Certified referees and judges officiate all bouts
- ✓ Protests handled per WT protest procedures
- ✓ Anti-doping policies as per KTF guidelines
Required Equipment
- → Approved WT dobok (uniform)
- → WT-approved hogu (trunk protector)
- → Head guard, groin guard, forearm and shin guards
- → Mouth guard
- → Electronic scoring sensors
Programme of Events
Schedule
Provisional programme for Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027. All times are proposed East Africa Time (EAT), not confirmed event arrangements. The final timetable depends on confirmed entries, competition areas, approved rules and technical arrangements.
Friday, 9 April 2027 — Proposed pre-event accreditation
Administration and weigh-in only; this is not a third competition day. Venue availability and technical approval must be confirmed.
| Time | Activity | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00–5:00 p.m. | Team arrival, accreditation and document verification | Club representatives, coaches and athletes |
| 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Proposed official weigh-in for Saturday Kyorugi divisions | Cadet and Junior Kyorugi athletes |
| 5:00–5:45 p.m. | Team managers’ meeting and technical briefing | Coaches, team managers and technical officials |
| From 6:00 p.m. | Saturday draws and reporting instructions published | All Saturday competitors |
Saturday, 10 April 2027 — Poomsae, Cadet and Junior Kyorugi
All times are proposed East Africa Time (EAT).
| Time | Activity | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. | Venue opens; athlete arrival, accreditation collection and Poomsae check-in | Athletes and coaches |
| 7:30–8:00 a.m. | Referees’ and officials’ briefing; competition-area and scoring-system checks | Referees and officials |
| 8:00–8:20 a.m. | Coaches’ briefing and athlete assembly | Coaches and athletes |
| 8:20–8:45 a.m. | Opening ceremony and welcome | All participants |
| 8:45–9:00 a.m. | Final Poomsae call-up and competition preparation | Poomsae competitors |
| 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon | Poomsae competition — categories and order to be confirmed | Poomsae competitors |
| 12:00–12:30 p.m. | Poomsae medal presentations | Medal recipients |
| 12:30–1:15 p.m. | Lunch break and competition-area changeover | All participants |
| 1:15–3:15 p.m. | Cadet and Junior Kyorugi — preliminary and quarter-final rounds, where applicable | Cadet and Junior competitors |
| 3:15–3:30 p.m. | Scheduled break and timetable review | All participants |
| 3:30–5:00 p.m. | Cadet and Junior Kyorugi — semi-finals and finals | Cadet and Junior competitors |
| 5:00–5:30 p.m. | Cadet and Junior medal presentations | Medal recipients |
| 5:30–6:00 p.m. | Reserved overrun window and end-of-day notices | All participants |
Sunday, 11 April 2027 — Under-21 and Senior Kyorugi
Under-21 weight categories and eligibility remain subject to confirmation. All times are proposed East Africa Time (EAT).
| Time | Activity | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. | Venue opens; athlete arrival and accreditation collection | Athletes and coaches |
| 7:30–8:00 a.m. | Referees’ briefing, equipment checks and scoring-system checks | Referees and officials |
| 8:00–8:20 a.m. | Coaches’ briefing and athlete assembly | Coaches and athletes |
| 8:20–8:30 a.m. | First match call-up | Under-21 competitors |
| 8:30–10:30 a.m. | Under-21 Kyorugi — preliminary and quarter-final rounds, where applicable | Under-21 competitors |
| 10:30–10:45 a.m. | Scheduled break | All participants |
| 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Under-21 Kyorugi — semi-finals and finals | Under-21 competitors |
| 12:15–12:45 p.m. | Under-21 medal presentations | Medal recipients |
| 12:45–1:30 p.m. | Lunch break | All participants |
| 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Senior Kyorugi — preliminary and quarter-final rounds, where applicable | Senior competitors |
| 3:30–3:45 p.m. | Scheduled break | All participants |
| 3:45–5:00 p.m. | Senior Kyorugi — semi-finals and finals | Senior competitors |
| 5:00–5:30 p.m. | Senior medal presentations | Medal recipients |
| 5:30–6:00 p.m. | Closing ceremony and any confirmed special awards | All participants |
| 6:00–6:30 p.m. | Reserved overrun window and departures | All participants |
Saturday parallel administration
Proposed accreditation and weigh-in for Sunday divisions. This should be held in a separate, appropriately staffed area so it does not interrupt Saturday’s competition.
| Time | Activity | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Proposed accreditation and official weigh-in for Sunday Kyorugi divisions | Under-21 and Senior Kyorugi athletes |
| From 6:00 p.m. | Sunday draws and reporting instructions published | All Sunday competitors |
Weigh-in arrangements, eligibility checks and draw publication remain subject to technical approval and the approved event regulations.
Enter the Open
How to Register
Athletes
- 1 Complete the online registration form (opens [PLACEHOLDER: date])
- 2 Pay the entry fee via M-Pesa: [PLACEHOLDER: Paybill/Till number]
- 3 Upload proof of payment and KTF licence (if applicable)
- 4 Receive confirmation email with your athlete number
Clubs & Coaches
- 1 Team captain submits a team entry form
- 2 List all athletes with weight class and division
- 3 Pay combined entry fee
- 4 Coaches must bring valid coaching credentials to accreditation
Officials
- 1 KTF-certified referees and judges invited by the organiser
- 2 Contact us to express interest if you hold KTF certification
- 3 Accommodation and transport support: [PLACEHOLDER: details]
- 4 Accreditation at venue: [PLACEHOLDER: date/time]
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Questions About the Open
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Official Bulletin
Download the event bulletin for confirmed event details, planned divisions and spectator information. Registration, entry fees and final technical arrangements will be announced separately.
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