Opposition Sports

Karate (Martial Arts)

Date(s)
July 24-26 2025
Location(s)
Price

Base Fee of the Event
+ €20 (Sport Fee)

Level(s)
Beginner: White, Yellow, Orange
Intermediate: Green, Blue
Advanced: Brown, Black
Categorie(s)
Mixed, Men, Women

Sport Partners

partenaire
Niji-Kan Karaté-Do

Organizing Partner

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Program (5)

Open Registration

Pink Power Workshop

Come and meet the other participants and practice different styles of martial arts together.

Open Registration

Form – Individual (Open Competition)

Showcase your technique and mastery through solo codified sequences.

Open Registration

Form Team (Open Competition)

Synchronize your movements with your team for a technical and harmonious performance.

Open Registration

Sparring – Individual (Men Competition)

Face an opponent one-on-one in intense and strategic matches.

Open Registration

Sparring – Individual (Women Competition)

Face an opponent one-on-one in intense and strategic matches.

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🥋 Martial Arts at EuroGames Lyon 2025: Mastery, Diversity, and Exchange

 

Martial Arts will take center stage at EuroGames Lyon 2025 with three days of workshops, training, and competitions at the Gymnase Charial, from July 24 to 26, 2025. This inclusive event brings together a wide variety of martial disciplines, blending physical and mental mastery, self-defense techniques, and sportsmanship.

The competitions and workshops will follow the official rules of the IAGLMA (International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists), ensuring a fair and respectful environment for all participants.

 

Martial Arts Program

  • July 24 (afternoon): IAGLMA Refereeing Clinic
  • July 25: Multi-Martial Arts Workshops (Pink Power)
  • July 26: Competitions

 

The competitions will feature adapted formats to promote inclusivity and diversity within martial disciplines.

Events and Categories

The events will be organized around two main formats:

  • Sparring: One-on-one bouts organized in group stages, elimination rounds, and finals.
  • Form: Codified sequences of techniques, movements, and stances, performed individually or in teams.

 

Categories:

  • Weight: Participants will be grouped by weight category.
  • Skill Level: Beginner (White, Yellow, Orange), Intermediate (Green, Blue), Advanced (Brown, Black).

 

The events are open to Men, Women, and Mixed categories, both individually and in teams.

 

Join us for three days of challenges, exchange, and sharing around martial arts at EuroGames Lyon 2025! 🥋

🍽️ Food & Drink

Food is a key part of your experience in Lyon, especially in the City of Gastronomy 🍽️! That’s why our teams are working closely with local partners 🤝 to offer eco-friendly 🌱 and local options that live up to Lyon’s gastronomic reputation 🍷🧀. We’ll share more details about the food options very soon, but get ready to enjoy a delicious experience 😋.

ℹ️ Additional Information

In case of insufficient registration numbers, we reserve the right to merge certain categories or offer alternatives. The athlete will have the choice to accept or decline these adjustments.

For more information about the infrastructures available at the competition venues, please check the venue sheets below.

ℹ️ Additional Information

In the case of an insufficient number of registrations, we reserve the right to merge certain categories or to propose alternatives. Athletes may choose to accept or refuse these adjustments.

For more information on the facilities available at the competition venues, please refer to the competitions location section below.

♿ Accessibility – Karate

The Form events in Karate are open to participants with disabilities, offering an inclusive and tailored experience for all. For any adaptation requests or to discuss specific needs, please contact the inclusion team at inclusion@lyon2025.com.

Yes, of course! The competitions are open to spectators. Come and cheer on the teams and athletes and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this inclusive sporting event that celebrates diversity. Admission is free for spectators and the atmosphere is guaranteed!

The competitions will take place 26 July 2025 at the Gymnase Charial.

Participants are divided by :

  • Weight: category according to the fighter’s weight.
  • Level (belt): Beginner (White, Yellow, Orange), Intermediate (Green, Blue), Advanced (Brown, Black).

Yes, the Form Karate is open to people with disabilities.

Yes, a morning of training is scheduled for Friday 25 July.

Entries are made according to weight category and level (belt colour), either individually or as part of a team.

Take Advantage Of A 10% Discount, Valid Throughout January

Offer available until 30 January 2025 by entering the promotional code JANUARY when registering. Limited to stocks available.

PROMO CODE: JANUARY

Competition locations for this sport

Gymnase Charial
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102 Rue Antoine Charial, 69003 Lyon

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