{"id":19597,"date":"2011-07-13T17:17:10","date_gmt":"2011-07-13T08:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kyokushinkaikan-demo-org.check-xserver.jp\/en\/2011\/07\/13\/10th_world_tournament_q_a\/"},"modified":"2011-07-13T17:17:10","modified_gmt":"2011-07-13T08:17:10","slug":"10th_world_tournament_q_a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-test.kyokushinkaikan.org\/en\/news\/19597\/","title":{"rendered":"Q &amp; A_10th World Tournament and other events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><font class=\"Apple-style-span\" face=\"Arial, sans-serif\"><b>These are some of the questions may be in common among our members and participants. Please send your question as it may help other participants as well. OSU!! &nbsp; (July 15 update)<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b><br \/>Question #17 &nbsp; <\/b>Do I still need to send accommodation request even though Honbu will be covering my stay at Olympics center?<\/p>\n<p><u>Of course! you still have to send accommodation request thru your BC\/DOP.<\/u>&nbsp;<u>Honbu covers five nights from Nov 2~Nov 6 for all 10th WT competitors &amp; Women&#8217;s World competitors. Ask your BC\/DOP for more details.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/><b>Question #16 &nbsp;<\/b> Can I&nbsp;at<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\">tend IKO Officiating Seminar as student audit on Nov 2 ?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>Sorry, please no student audit this time<\/u>. &nbsp;<u>All prospect judges and referees are mandatory to attend the IKO Offciating Seminar on Nov 2.and must have a&nbsp;photo license ID cards issued by Honbu.<\/u>&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>More detail schedules will be available later.&nbsp;<\/u><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><b>Question #15<\/b> &nbsp; I am a 10th World Tournament competitor, at what time on which day should I arrive at Olympics center ?<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><u>Weight-in, Rules explanations, Sewing Zekken will start from 15:00PM* in Olympics center on Nov 3 &nbsp;(Thur.)<\/u> &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><u>However, we advise you to arrive in Tokyo on Nov 2 (Wed) one day before Nov 3.<\/u>&nbsp; <u>*Time subject to change.<\/u>&nbsp;<u>More detail schedules will be available later.&nbsp;<\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>Question #14<\/b>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font style=\"font-size: 1em\"> I am looking for accommodation near Honbu (Ikebukuro) after the tournament. Will Honbu&nbsp;help me to reserve Hotel or other places that are within walking distance from Honbu Dojo ?<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><u>Honbu can facilitate your accommodation request thru your belonging BC\/DOP at Olympics center and our official Hotels during the tournament period only.&nbsp;&nbsp;Restrictions apply so please ask your BC\/DOP.<br \/><\/u>http:\/\/www.kimiryokan.jp\/charges.html<br \/><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 10px\">This URL is a popular inexpensive Japanese style inn in Ikebukuro. If you wish to stay this hotel please make reservation by yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><b><br \/>Question #13 &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/b>I am not a member of IKO but am traveling together with my husband who will be competing in Japan. Can I stay in the Olympics center with my husband ?<\/p>\n<p><u>Yes, we welcome everyone who support our tournament staying at Olympics center.<\/u>&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Please send your request via your BC\/DOP to Honbu.<\/u><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><b>Question #12<\/b>&nbsp;&nbsp; Can I attend regular training sessions in Honbu after the Tournament?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><u>One of either Honbu Dojo in Ikebukuro or Ebisu Dojo in Ichigeki Plaza will be open. NOT both Dojos!!!<\/u> &nbsp; <u>If you are a participant of the tournament you can attend&nbsp;training sessions free of charge from Nov.7\uff5eNov.14. &nbsp;For non-participants fee is 1,050JPY\/class.<\/u> &nbsp;I<u>KO don&#8217;t know which Dojo; Honbu or Ebisu will be open.<\/u> <u>T<\/u><u>raining fee from Nov.15\uff5ewill cost a regular visitors fee&nbsp;<\/u><u>of 2100 JPY per sessions.<\/p>\n<p><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><b>Question #11 &nbsp; <\/b>How can I&nbsp;register as a second?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><u>You will need to come to Olympics center with the fighter and&nbsp;register TOGETHER. <br \/>Also you MUST have a valid IKO membership card or Black Belt Card. Maximum ONE coach for international friendship competitor and TWO coaches maximum for the 10th World and Wome&#8217;s World competitors.<\/u>&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Second pass are non transferable.<\/u><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/><b style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Question #10 &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">I am a 10<sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> WT competitor with BC\/DOP recommendation. Will Honbu be covering&nbsp;my airline and accommodation cost ?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b><br \/><\/b><u>Honbu will not cover &nbsp;your airline if you are a BC\/DOP recommended fighter. But<br \/>\nHonbu will provide&nbsp;<\/u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">the <\/span><u>five<\/u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"> <\/span><u>night accommodations including<br \/>\nbreakfasts <font class=\"Apple-style-span\" color=\"#1f497d\">for&nbsp;<\/font><\/u><u>BC<br \/>\nrecommendation competitors participating in the 10WT and Women&#8217;s World<br \/>\nTournament.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b><br \/>Question #9 &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Is discount tickets available for IKO members ?<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b><br \/><\/b><u>Yes, IKO members discount tickets order form is available through your Branch<br \/>\nChief (BC) or Licensed Dojo Operators (DOP).<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt\" lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b>Question #8 &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">How can I register as a coach to support my fighter<br \/>\nfor the 10<sup>th<\/sup> World Tournament and Women&#8217;s World Tournament?<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><br \/><u>Up to two coaches\/per fighter can be registered for the 10<\/u><sup style=\"text-decoration: underline\">th<\/sup><u> World<br \/>\nTournament and Women&#8217;s World Tournament.<\/u>&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Coach must come TOGETHER with the fighter to Olympics center on Nov 2 to receive a coach pass. IKO international<br \/>\nmembership card or IKO Black Belt card is mandatory to register as a coach.<\/u> &nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">If your fighter advanced to the next day you must turn in the old<br \/>\npass and get a new pas for the next day event.<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> <\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">If your fighter did not advance<br \/>\nto the next day, please purchase day ticket to enter the hall.<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">To support your<br \/>\nfighter(s) from the ring side with yellow strings (up to 10 people), you must<br \/>\nhave an arena level ticket or a coach pass. Coach pass is non-transferable.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b>Question #7 &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Can I check in the Olympics center on October 31<sup>st<\/sup><br \/>\nand re-check in after attending Mitsumine training camp on 7<sup>th<\/sup>~ 8<sup>th<br \/>\n<\/sup>Nov ?<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><u><b><\/b><br \/>Sorry, Olympics center is available from Nov 1<sup>st<\/sup><br \/>\n~Nov 7<sup>th<\/sup> Only. <br \/>Hotel accommodation request form is available through<br \/>\nyour BC or DOP.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b><br \/>Question #6\u3000<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">I want to stay in Metropolitan Hotel in<br \/>\nIkebukuro while my team wants stays at the Olympics center. Is it OK ?<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b><\/b><br \/><u>Honbu strongly recommends all BC\/DOP, prospect Judges\/Referees and not<br \/>\nto mention all the competitors to stay in Olympics<br \/>\ncenter.<\/u>&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>All events will takes place in Olympics center. Note that transportation from the hotels to the Tokyo Gym and Olympics center<br \/>\nwill not be available.<\/u> &nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><u>Please look after your team&#8217;s checking-in and making payments to<br \/>\nJTB travel agent at the Olympics center if you wish to stay in the Metropolitan<br \/>\nHotel or other hotel.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt\" lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b>Question &nbsp;#5\u3000<\/b>Can&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">I register for Mitsumine training camp<br \/>\nwith my 5 year old son ? <br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><u>We welcome all IKO members regardless of his\/her rank to<br \/>\nparticipate in Mitsumine camp. Mitsumine and Dan test application form is<br \/>\navailable through your BC\/DOP.<\/u>&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Chile under 12 must be accompanied by a legal<br \/>\nguardian.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt\" lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b>Question &nbsp;#4 &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Can Branch Chief and DOP be a ringside<br \/>\nsupporter ?\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><u>Yes, you can<\/u>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><br \/><b>Question &nbsp;#3\u3000<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Is the<br \/>\ncomplimentary tickets we be valid for&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">3 -days (Nov.4,5, 6) ?\u3000\u3000\u3000<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><u>No. The ticket is valid only for Nov.4<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt\" lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><b>Question &nbsp;#2<\/b>&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">My weight that I<br \/>\nregistered could change by the tournament. Is it possible to change categories<br \/>\nat weigh-in on 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Nov in Olympics center ?<br \/><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><u><br \/>No. Once you register categories it can not be changed.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt\" lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"><b>Question &nbsp;#1 &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Can Branch Chief I bring the TV camera or crews from my country in<br \/>\norder to televise the 10<sup>Th<\/sup> WT in my country ?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt\" lang=\"EN-US\"><u><br \/>\nSorry, Honbu has an exclusive contract with Japanese media corporations.<\/u> <u>No<br \/>\nvideo request will be granted.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These are some of the questions may be in common among our members and participants. 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