GET THE INVITATION
Download the official invitation for INTERNATIONAL SPANISH OPEN WAKO - BENIDORM 2023
Kickboxing Federation of the Valencian Community (FKMCV), with the collaboration of Spanish Kick Boxing Federation and Muay Thai (FEKM) and WAKO lnternational federation, are going to organize the International Open of Spain – Benidorm for the year 2023.
Our intention is to propose an attractive event for participants who attend it, for two reasons:
Firstly, for the COMPETITION, which would host Ring Sport modalities that take place on a ring, and Tatami Sport modalities that are developed on a tatami, with inscriptions in all its categories and weights, from the age of 8.
Secondly, for the city of BENIDORM, as it is located in a privileged enclave and
known by millions of tourists, of which many of them practica our sport. The varied opportunities for leisure and tourism offered by the city, with a climate with temperaturas around 200c degrees during that time of year, and its great capacity and variety in accommodation, offer us the opportunity so that all participants and companions, can enjoy their stay during the days they are in Benidorm.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In order to participate in this Open, a WAKO MEMBERSHIP license is required.
For more info:
info@spanishopenkickboxing.com
SCHEDULE
First Day
Thursday 13th July
- 11:00 – 13:00 – Arrivals and weighin
- 16:00 – 19:00 – Arrivals and weighin
- 19:00 – 20:00 – Refree meeting
- 20:00 – Draw
Second Day
Friday 14th July
- 07:30 – 08:30 – Weighin
- 09:30 – 19:00 – Competition
tHIRD Day
Saturday 15th July
- 07:30 – 08:30 – Weighin
- 09:30 – 19:00 – Competition
- 17:30 – 19:00 – Team competition
fourth day
Sunday 16th July
- 07:30 – 08:30 – Weighin
- 09:30 – 14:00
- Competition
- tatami & ring
- Finale TV gala
CATEGORIES
Close lnscription on 12th July 2023
The lnscription is Open from 8 years old to 55 years old according the following table categories
Seniors
AGE: 2004-1983 (19 - 40)
FULL CONTACT
LOW KICK
K1 RULES
POINT FIGHTING
LIGHT CONTACT
KICK LIGHT
RING SPORTS
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
- 51 Kg
- 54 Kg
- 57 Kg
- 60 Kg
- 63,5 Kg
- 67 Kg
- 71 Kg
- 75 Kg
- 81 Kg
- 86 Kg
- 91 Kg
- + 91 Kg
Female
- 48 Kg
- 52 Kg
- 56 Kg
- 60 Kg
- 65 Kg
- 70 Kg
- + 70 Kg
Male
- 57 Kg
- 63 Kg
- 69 Kg
- 74 Kg
- 79 Kg
- 84 Kg
- 89 Kg
- 94 Kg
- + 94 Kg
Female
- 50 Kg
- 55 Kg
- 60 Kg
- 65 Kg
- 70 Kg
- + 70 Kg
Juniors
AGE: 2005-2006 (17-18)
AGE: 2005-2007 (16-18)
FULL CONTACT
LOW KICK
K1 RULES
POINT FIGHTING
LIGHT CONTACT
KICK LIGHT
RING SPORTS
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
- 51 Kg
- 54 Kg
- 57 Kg
- 60 Kg
- 63,5 Kg
- 67 Kg
- 71 Kg
- 75 Kg
- 81 Kg
- 86 Kg
- 91 Kg
- + 91 Kg
Female
- 48 Kg
- 52 Kg
- 56 Kg
- 60 Kg
- 65 Kg
- 70 Kg
- + 70 Kg
Male
- 57 Kg
- 63 Kg
- 69 Kg
- 74 Kg
- 79 Kg
- 84 Kg
- 89 Kg
- 94 Kg
- + 94 Kg
Female
- 50 Kg
- 55 Kg
- 60 Kg
- 65 Kg
- 70 Kg
- + 70 Kg
Old Cadet & Beginers OC
AGE: 2008 - 2010 (13-15)
POINT FIGHTING
LIGHT CONTACT
KICK LIGHT
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
- 32 Kg
- 37 Kg
- 42 Kg
- 47 Kg
- 52Kg
- 57 Kg
- 63 Kg
- 69 Kg
- + 69 Kg
Female
- 32 Kg
- 37 Kg
- 42 Kg
- 46 Kg
- 50 Kg
- 55 Kg
- 60 Kg
- 65 Kg
- + 65 Kg
Young Cadet & Beginers YC
AGE:2011-2013 (10-12)
POINT FIGHTING
LIGHT CONTACT
KICK LIGHT
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
- 28 Kg
- 32 Kg
- 37 Kg
- 42 Kg
- 47 Kg
- + 47 Kg
Female
- 28 Kg
- 32 Kg
- 37 Kg
- 42 Kg
- 47 Kg
- + 47 Kg
- 65 Kg
- + 65 Kg
Childs
AGE: 2014-2015 (8-9)
POINT FIGHTING
LIGHT CONTACT
KICK LIGHT
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
- 18 Kg
- 21 Kg
- 24 Kg
- 27 Kg
- 30 Kg
- 33 Kg
- 36 Kg
- + 36 Kg
Female
- 18 Kg
- 21 Kg
- 24 Kg
- 27 Kg
- 30 Kg
- 33 Kg
- 36 Kg
- + 36 Kg
Veterans
AGE: 1968-1982 (41-55)
POINT FIGHTING
LIGHT CONTACT
KICK LIGHT
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
- 63 Kg
- 74 Kg
- 84 Kg
- 94 Kg
- + 94 Kg
Female
- 55 Kg
- 65 Kg
- + 65 Kg
Team
Junior & Senior
POINT FIGHTING
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
3 Athletes Open Weight
Female
3 Athletes Open Weight
Team
Junior
LIGHT CONTACT
KICK LIGHT
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
2 Athletes Open Weight
Female
2 Athletes Open Weight
Team
Senior
LIGHT CONTACT
KICK LIGHT
TATAMI SPORTS
Male
2 Athletes -74Kg
2 Athletes +74Kg
Female
2 Athletes Open Weight
THE CITY OF BENIDORM
Located in the heart of Marina Baixa, Benidorm is a city with a Mediterranean soul. lt has 300+ sunny days ayear, kilometre-long urban beaches and crystal clear waters. Locals call Benidorm the "Skyscraper City," elevating it to the same level as other world-renowned cityscapes and skylines, like New York and Hong Kong.
Traditionally, Benidorm has been a city populated by fishermen and their families. Take a walk through its Old Town and discover the vestiges of the town’s seafaring past, like Calle Mayor, Plaza de Canalejas or the castle, all of which have a charming cultural legacy. In Plaza del Castillo, there’s a spectacular viewpoint that shouldn’t be missed. (lt’s called the “terrace of the Mediterranean” beca use it offers unbeatable views of Benidorm’s coast.)
Separated from each other by a popular promenade, the Levante and Poniente beaches are known for their wide range of services and restaurants. These are accessible beaches with something for any type of traveller. The Old Town, located between both beaches, is home to Cala de Mal Pas, a small site known for its charm and incomparable beauty. In front of it, the Benidorm lsland is paradise for scuba divers and those who love to be out on the water.
Of course, you can’t visit Benidorm without trying its delicious cuisine. Unique rice dishes, cocas and sweets made from the best of both the sea and land are the norm here, giving rise to a different kind of gastronomy that represents the essence of the Mediterranean.
HOW TO GET THERE
Benidorm is located in the Valencian Community, belongs to the province of Alicante and is 38 km from Alicante and 106 km from Valencia
By Car or Bus
Benidorm is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Mediterranean and has excellent connection with the rest of Spain and other countries for easy access. By road, Benidorm is well situated on the Mediterranean coast liked by the AP7 motorway and the national road N332 which connect the Mediterranean coastline from north to south,, so that visitors travelling by car or scheduled bus service can reach the resort with ease.
There are connections with most national and European cities. Train connections are also via the city of Alicante. The nearest airport is Alicante lnternational airport, just 60 km away served by numerous airlines daily.
By Plane
Altet Airport is located near the city of Alicante only 60 km. from Benidorm. There is a regular bus service which offers the possibility to travel quickly, comfortably and economically from Alicante airport to Benidorm and viceversa. You can also book shuttle transfer services with companies like Beniconnect Transfers, amongst others.
BOTH AIRPORTS ARE SERVED BY MAJOR AIRLINES AS WELL AS LOW COST AIRLINES SUCH AS RYANAIR, EASYJET, TRANSAVIA, AEROFLOT, BLUE AIR, BRITISH AIRWAIS, KLM, LUFTHANSA, SWISS, TURKISH AIRLINES, WIZZ AIR, IBERIA.
TRANSFER
TRASFERS
Beniconnect is our partner to book your transfer in the "Spanish Open Kickboxing". Participants can book transfers from/to the airport at the following email:
info@beniconnect.com
