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TOKYO
INTERNATIONAL FENCING
COMPETITION 2025

Day

2025, 8/25MON-27WED

Venue

Keio Arena TOKYO
(The Musashino Forest
Sports Plaza)

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Access

290-11, Nishimachi, Chofu-shi,
Tokyo, Japan

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General Outline

The 1st Tokyo International Fencing Competition

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1．Organizing Committee

Host: Chofu City Fencing Association / MNH Sports Inc.
Support: To be confirmed
Cooperation: MNH Inc.
Sponsorship: To be confirmed

2．Schedule

Competition Dates: August 25 (Mon) – August 27 (Wed), 2025
Pre-training Camp: August 21 (Thu) – August 23 (Sat), 2025
*The details of the pre-training camp will be announced in mid-April. Participation in only the competition or only the pre-training camp is also possible.

3．Venue

Main Competition Venue: Keio Arena TOKYO (The Musashino Forest Sports Plaza), Main Arena
　o 290-11 Nishimachi, Chofu City, Tokyo
Pre-training Camp Venues: Chofu City General Gymnasium & MNH Fencing Club

4．Events

Fencing (Individual): Foil / Épée / Sabre
Para Fencing (Individual): Foil / Épée

5．Categories (Age Groups)

Fencing

U8BoysGirls

Born between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2017

U10BoysGirls

Born between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2015

U12BoysGirls

Born between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2013

50+MenWomen

Born between January 1, 1965, and December 31, 1974

60+MenWomen

Born between January 1, 1955, and December 31, 1964

70+MenWomen

Born on or before December 31, 1954

Para Fencing

Mixed Gender

More than 15 years as of December 31, 2024

*If there are not enough participants in the U8 category, boys and girls may be grouped together.
*If there are not enough participants in veteran categories, the age groups may be combined.
*The organizer reserves the right to adjust categories as necessary.

6．Competition Rules

See below for detailed regulations by category.

U8, U10, U12 Categories Veteran CategoryPara Fencing Category

7．Entry Application

1. How to Apply: Please register throng the dedicated entry page. * Please register as a team.
2. Entry Period: March 20, 2025 (Thu) – June 30, 2025 (Mon)
3. Payment Deadline: Payment must be completed throng the dedicated entry page by July 10, 2025 (Thu).

8．Important Information

(1) Safety Management
• All participants, including athletes and coaches, must have personal liability and injury insurance.
• The organizer is not responsible for any injuries or accidents occurring during the competition or training. Participants must take full precautions.
• Practicing outside the designated areas may cause accidents and inconvenience to others. Any participant found violating this rule will be disqualified.
(2) Handling of Personal Information
The competition office will use personal information obtained during registration only for event management purposes. Additionally, photographs and videos taken at the venue may be used for the following purposes:
• Displaying on-site and for announcements
• Publishing on the association’s and competition’s official websites
• Inclusion in reports and other materials related to the event

9．Awards

• Gold Medal & Prize: Awarded to the champion in each category and event.
• Medals: Awarded to the top 3 competitors in each category and event.
• Certificates: Awarded to the top 8 competitors in each category and event.

10．Accommodation, Meals, and Tourism

(1) Official Travel Agency: Keio Travel Sports Branch
(2) Official Tour Packages: Available for booking throug the dedicated page.
(3) Food Services: Food trucks will be available at the venue on competition days.

11．Additional Notes

(1) Only registered athletes and designated coaches are allowed entry into the play arena.
(2) The guidelines may be subject to change. Updates will be posted on the competition’s official website. Please check regularly for the latest information.

12．Contact Information

Chofu City Fencing Association – TIFC Secretariat
Address: 1-34-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu City, 182-0021 Tokyo, Japan
Email
com@mnhsports.jp

Category-Specific Competition Guidelines

*Swipe to display
each category.

U8, U10, U12 Categories

1．Eligibility

(1) Nationality: No restrictions.

(2) Age Requirements: Participants must enter the category corresponding to their age as of December 31, 2024.

*Each participant may enter up to two categories, but only one category per day.
*Holding a license from the International Fencing Federation (FIE), the Asian Fencing Confederation, or any national fencing federation are not required

2. Participation Fees

1) Residents in Japan:JPY 8,000

2) Overseas Participants: USD 100

3) Additional Fees for Multiple Categories:
o JPY 2,000 per additional category (for Japan residents)
o USD 30 per additional category (for overseas participants)
* All payments must be made in Japanese yen through the designated registration page. The exchange rate as of March 20, 2025, will apply.

3．Competition Rules

(1) This competition will follow the latest FIE rules and regulations. Additionally, participants must comply with Chapter 4, Section 1 of the FIE rulebook regarding athlete equipment and safety management.
o Equipment regulations will follow:
　▪ June 13, 2010: "Safety Management and Prevention of Accidents in Competitions"
　▪ January 8, 2015: "Revised Safety Standards for Masks"

(2) The following exceptions will apply:
o No specific blade requirements.
o 350N masks are allowed.
o Plastic chest protectors with soft covers:
　▪ Mandatory for female fencers
　▪ Recommended for male fencers
o 350N wares are allowed.
o National emblems and name patches (back number) are not required.

4．Competition Format

Category Pool Matches Elimination Direct (ED)
U-8 First to 5 points First to 7 points
U-10 First to 5 points First to 10 points
U-12 First to 5 points First to 10 points

5．Equipment Inspection

(1) No pre-match weapon control. Instead, referees will conduct control on the piste before each match.

(2) Wares , protective gear, and masks will be checked if exhausted. If any defects are found, the fencer will receive a yellow card and must replace the equipment before the match.

Veteran Category

1．Eligibility

(1) Nationality: No restrictions.

(2) Age Requirements: Participants must enter the category corresponding to their age as of December 31, 2024.

*Each participant may enter up to two categories, but only one category per day.
*Age divisions in the Veterans category may be adjusted depending on the number of participants
*Holding a license from the International Fencing Federation (FIE), the Asian Fencing Confederation, or any national fencing federation are not required.

2. Participation Fees

1) Residents in Japan:JPY 8,000

2) Overseas Participants: USD 100

3) Additional Fees for Multiple Categories:
o JPY 2,000 per additional category (for Japan residents)
o USD 30 per additional category (for overseas participants)
* All payments must be made in Japanese yen through the designated registration page. The exchange rate as of March 20, 2025, will apply.

3．Competition Rules

(1) This competition will follow the latest FIE regulations. Additionally, participants must comply with Chapter 4, Section 1 of the FIE rulebook regarding athlete equipment and safety management.
o Equipment regulations will follow:
　▪ June 13, 2010: "Safety Management and Prevention of Accidents in Competitions"
　▪ January 8, 2015: "Revised Safety Standards for Masks"

(2) The following exceptions will apply:
o No specific blade requirements.
o Plastic chest protectors with soft covers:
　▪ Mandatory for female fencers.
o National emblems and name patches (back number) are not required.

4．Competition Format

Category Pool Matches Elimination Direct (ED)
50+ First to 5 points First to 10 points
60+ First to 5 points First to 10 points
70+ First to 5 points First to 10 points

5．Equipment Inspection

(1) No pre-match weapon inspections. Instead, referees will conduct inspections on the piste before the match.

(2) Wares, protective gear, and masks will be checked if exhausted. If any defects are found, the fencer will receive a yellow card and must replace the equipment before the match.

Para Fencing Category

1．Eligibility

(1) Nationality: No restrictions.

(2) Age Requirements: Participants must enter the category corresponding to their age as of December 31, 2024.

*Holding a license from the International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation(IWAS), the Asian Para Fencing Confederation, or any national para fencing federation are not required.

2. Participation Fees

1) Residents in Japan:JPY 8,000

2) Overseas Participants: USD 100

3) Additional Fees for Multiple Categories:
o JPY 2,000 per additional category (for Japan residents)
o USD 30 per additional category (for overseas participants)
* All payments must be made in Japanese yen through the designated registration page. The exchange rate as of March 20, 2025, will apply.

3．. Competition Rules

(1) This competition will follow the latest IWAS regulations.

4．Competition Format

Category Pool Matches Elimination Direct (ED)
Foil First to 5 points First to 15 points

5．Equipment Inspection

(1) No pre-match weapon inspections. Instead, referees will conduct inspections on the piste before the match.

(2) Wares, protective gear, and masks will be checked if exhausted. If any defects are found, the fencer will receive a yellow card and must replace the equipment before the match.

TOKYO
INTERNATIONAL FENCING
COMPETITION 2025

DAY 2025, 8/25MON-27WED
Venue Keio Arena TOKYO
(The Musashino Forest Sports Plaza)
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*Applications will be accepted from 3/20.

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