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Message Japan Karate-Do Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai
2nd Generation Grandmaster HAYASHI TERUO
As the person responsible for overseeing the intentions of the late original Grandmaster Teruo Hayashi I am extremely happy and deeply moved to witness the grand opening of the 7th Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai World Karate-Do Titles here in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia I would like to sincerely thank Tony Sensei and everybody involved in the organization of this tournament In continuation from the 2nd Asian Hayashi Ha Karate-Do Titles held in Singapore last year it is evident that the Malaysian Hayashi Ha Karate-Do Organization is also abiding by the principles taught by the original Grandmaster Hayashi Teruo which were lsquoNurturing and educating people of the world through karate-dorsquo Today I am very happy and pleased to welcome to this great tournament officials and competitors from Asia the Americas Europe and Oceanic countries At events like these we can through karate-do heighten friendships between people of different cultures and customs and while extending the boundaries of goodwill we can realize the possibility for everlasting world peace It is my wish that the competitors at this tournament utilize the fruits of their continuous hard training and embody shin gi tai (heart technique body) in addition to manners and honor to participate in a manner becoming of a true karate-ka I sincerely hope that you all create wonderful memories of this tournament as a result of your devotion to the technical and spiritual aspects of karate-do In closing I pray for the growth of Malaysia Hayashi Ha Karate-Do the success of this tournament and the continuation of the World Hayashi Ha Karate-Do Championships for years to come
Message The President of
Japan Karate-Do Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai YOSHISHIGE NISHIKAWA
The 7th Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai World Karate-Do Championships held in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is a truly meaningful tournament that sees a multitude of people from various countries gathering to take part and contribute As unified members we should renew our spirits and as we are obliged to do pass on to future generations the techniques that we inherited from the original Grandmaster Teruo Hayashi Is it not important for us as the inheritors of this tradition to display at this tournament these Hayashi Ha techniques to the world and have them recognized by all The Hayashi Ha Organization has taken on a new structure and is undergoing renewal in many areas Last year saw the 2nd Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Asian Championships successfully held in Singapore and the European Championships successfully held in Spain I humbly ask all the members of the World Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai for their kind cooperation at these world titles and towards the increasing development of the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Finally I would sincerely like to thank everyone involved from Malaysia who has worked tirelessly to host this event Thank you
The President of Hayashi-Ha Shito Ryu Kai Karate-Do Malaysia
HANSHI DrTPONNIYAH 8th Dan Japan
As Chairman of the 7th WORLD Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Karate amp Kubudo Championship I would like to express the great satisfaction I felt when I was told that our organization conceded the responsibility of the arrangement of this event I have total confidence in the success of this event both for the quality and amount of people that will be participating in the Championship I would like to welcome all the countries and their participating members I wish you great victories and a pleasant and wonderful stay We all know that Karate is more than a sport we know that through its practice we can get to know our own nature better and we know that we are constantly sending out information about our perceptions through Karate Friends make good use of the time you will be spending here and I hope that you all win something important We are really looking forward to meeting you all Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Best wishes
BULLETIN HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI 7TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KARATE amp KOBUDO
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATION
1 RULES The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo will be conducted in accordance with the New Rules (Version 80) of the World Karate Federation (WKF) which was adopted on January 2013 for Juniors amp Cadets whereby f or children under 16 years will be adopted HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI JAPAN RULES In case of a disagreement in the interpretation of rules the English text of the rules shall prevail Any unforeseen incident not covered by the Rules shall be dealt with accordingly in the following manner 11 Technical questions shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Rules 12 Cases of general nature shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Statues and Rules (2013) 2 DATE July 2013 3 VENUE Cheras Indoor Stadium Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 4 EVENTS As Attached in Appendix A 5 ACCOMMODATION amp TRANSFER As Attached in Appendix B
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
6 25th July 2013 a Registration of Participants b Karate Seminar c Kobudo Seminar
26TH July 2013 a Referee Course b Official drawing of lots c Coaches and Managers meeting d Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Conference
27th July 2013 a All Cadet amp Junior Categories b Kobudo Championship
28th July 2013 a All Children amp Senior Categories b All FINALS
7 VICTORY CEREMONIES
71 Victory Ceremonies The Victory Ceremonies shall normally be held after the completion of event 72 Prizes First Prize Gold Medals and Diplomas to the first winner in each category Second Prize Silver Medals and Diplomas to contestant placed in the second in each category Third Prize Two Bronze Medals and Diplomas to the losing semi-finalists in each category 8 CLOSING DATE 81 The Closing date for all entries will be on 30th June 2013 82 The organizing committee wish to have your reply on participation once you have received the Championship Details (Email ndash pthiagu_karateyahoocom)
COMPETITION REGULATION
1 TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan is responsible for and full control of the technical organization of the Karate competition in consultation with the international technical delegates when necessary
2 DRAWING OF LOTS
The drawing of lots will be conducted by officials appointed by the Organizing Committee for Karate The draw will be computerised
3 DURATION OF BOUT
The official duration of Kumite matches will be three (3) minutes for men two (2) minutes for women Junior Cadet amp 1213 years old and for under 12 years will be 15 minutes
4 DRESS CODE
All contestants and team officials (coaches managers etc) Referees and judges must wear the prescribed uniforms as defined in Appendix 1 of the WKF Rules
5 EXPENSES
51 Participation Fees ndash USD60 per contestant (Maximum 2 individual Categories) (1 Kata amp 1 Kumite Event) ndash USD100 per team (Kata Kumite)
52 Air Fare - Each participant is responsible for airline ticket from and to Kuala Lumpur 53 Referees Seminar ndash USD60 per pax Registration fees for Referees Seminar will only be waived for WKF Qualified Referees
54 Karate Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 55 Kobudo Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 56 Karate amp Kobudo Seminar ndash USD100 per pax 57 Karate Kobudo amp Referee Seminar ndash USD130 per pax
6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
61 Mitts foot protection and mouth guards are compulsory 62 Mitts mouth guards belts and body protection (for women) shall be provided by the athletes themselves
7 HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI KARATE COMPETITION REGULATION
71 All participants must be members of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai
72 All entry forms and payments must be received by the Organising Committee by the published closing date 73 The competitors age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the year of the competition 74 Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category and any number of individuals
75 All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts Females should wear breast protectors Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions
76 All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation with some exceptions as to weights ages and categories For children the rules will be those of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia (Absolutely no face contact allowed)
77 Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the Championship The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges 78 If they do not have a World Karate Federation Continental or Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan qualification they must attend the Referee Course Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate
79 The person or persons organising the entries for the groups competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks
APPENDIX (A)
KUMITE CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kumite Kumite
Boys Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-52kg -57kg -63kg -70kg +70kg
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-47kg -54kg +54kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-55kg -61kg -68kg -76kg +76kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-48kg -53kg -59kg +59kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-55kg -60kg -67kg -75kg -84kg +84kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-50kg -55kg -61kg -68kg +68kg
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
Senior Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
Message The President of
Japan Karate-Do Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai YOSHISHIGE NISHIKAWA
The 7th Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai World Karate-Do Championships held in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is a truly meaningful tournament that sees a multitude of people from various countries gathering to take part and contribute As unified members we should renew our spirits and as we are obliged to do pass on to future generations the techniques that we inherited from the original Grandmaster Teruo Hayashi Is it not important for us as the inheritors of this tradition to display at this tournament these Hayashi Ha techniques to the world and have them recognized by all The Hayashi Ha Organization has taken on a new structure and is undergoing renewal in many areas Last year saw the 2nd Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Asian Championships successfully held in Singapore and the European Championships successfully held in Spain I humbly ask all the members of the World Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai for their kind cooperation at these world titles and towards the increasing development of the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Finally I would sincerely like to thank everyone involved from Malaysia who has worked tirelessly to host this event Thank you
The President of Hayashi-Ha Shito Ryu Kai Karate-Do Malaysia
HANSHI DrTPONNIYAH 8th Dan Japan
As Chairman of the 7th WORLD Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Karate amp Kubudo Championship I would like to express the great satisfaction I felt when I was told that our organization conceded the responsibility of the arrangement of this event I have total confidence in the success of this event both for the quality and amount of people that will be participating in the Championship I would like to welcome all the countries and their participating members I wish you great victories and a pleasant and wonderful stay We all know that Karate is more than a sport we know that through its practice we can get to know our own nature better and we know that we are constantly sending out information about our perceptions through Karate Friends make good use of the time you will be spending here and I hope that you all win something important We are really looking forward to meeting you all Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Best wishes
BULLETIN HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI 7TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KARATE amp KOBUDO
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATION
1 RULES The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo will be conducted in accordance with the New Rules (Version 80) of the World Karate Federation (WKF) which was adopted on January 2013 for Juniors amp Cadets whereby f or children under 16 years will be adopted HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI JAPAN RULES In case of a disagreement in the interpretation of rules the English text of the rules shall prevail Any unforeseen incident not covered by the Rules shall be dealt with accordingly in the following manner 11 Technical questions shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Rules 12 Cases of general nature shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Statues and Rules (2013) 2 DATE July 2013 3 VENUE Cheras Indoor Stadium Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 4 EVENTS As Attached in Appendix A 5 ACCOMMODATION amp TRANSFER As Attached in Appendix B
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
6 25th July 2013 a Registration of Participants b Karate Seminar c Kobudo Seminar
26TH July 2013 a Referee Course b Official drawing of lots c Coaches and Managers meeting d Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Conference
27th July 2013 a All Cadet amp Junior Categories b Kobudo Championship
28th July 2013 a All Children amp Senior Categories b All FINALS
7 VICTORY CEREMONIES
71 Victory Ceremonies The Victory Ceremonies shall normally be held after the completion of event 72 Prizes First Prize Gold Medals and Diplomas to the first winner in each category Second Prize Silver Medals and Diplomas to contestant placed in the second in each category Third Prize Two Bronze Medals and Diplomas to the losing semi-finalists in each category 8 CLOSING DATE 81 The Closing date for all entries will be on 30th June 2013 82 The organizing committee wish to have your reply on participation once you have received the Championship Details (Email ndash pthiagu_karateyahoocom)
COMPETITION REGULATION
1 TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan is responsible for and full control of the technical organization of the Karate competition in consultation with the international technical delegates when necessary
2 DRAWING OF LOTS
The drawing of lots will be conducted by officials appointed by the Organizing Committee for Karate The draw will be computerised
3 DURATION OF BOUT
The official duration of Kumite matches will be three (3) minutes for men two (2) minutes for women Junior Cadet amp 1213 years old and for under 12 years will be 15 minutes
4 DRESS CODE
All contestants and team officials (coaches managers etc) Referees and judges must wear the prescribed uniforms as defined in Appendix 1 of the WKF Rules
5 EXPENSES
51 Participation Fees ndash USD60 per contestant (Maximum 2 individual Categories) (1 Kata amp 1 Kumite Event) ndash USD100 per team (Kata Kumite)
52 Air Fare - Each participant is responsible for airline ticket from and to Kuala Lumpur 53 Referees Seminar ndash USD60 per pax Registration fees for Referees Seminar will only be waived for WKF Qualified Referees
54 Karate Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 55 Kobudo Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 56 Karate amp Kobudo Seminar ndash USD100 per pax 57 Karate Kobudo amp Referee Seminar ndash USD130 per pax
6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
61 Mitts foot protection and mouth guards are compulsory 62 Mitts mouth guards belts and body protection (for women) shall be provided by the athletes themselves
7 HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI KARATE COMPETITION REGULATION
71 All participants must be members of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai
72 All entry forms and payments must be received by the Organising Committee by the published closing date 73 The competitors age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the year of the competition 74 Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category and any number of individuals
75 All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts Females should wear breast protectors Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions
76 All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation with some exceptions as to weights ages and categories For children the rules will be those of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia (Absolutely no face contact allowed)
77 Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the Championship The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges 78 If they do not have a World Karate Federation Continental or Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan qualification they must attend the Referee Course Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate
79 The person or persons organising the entries for the groups competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks
APPENDIX (A)
KUMITE CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kumite Kumite
Boys Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-52kg -57kg -63kg -70kg +70kg
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-47kg -54kg +54kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-55kg -61kg -68kg -76kg +76kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-48kg -53kg -59kg +59kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-55kg -60kg -67kg -75kg -84kg +84kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-50kg -55kg -61kg -68kg +68kg
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
Senior Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
The President of Hayashi-Ha Shito Ryu Kai Karate-Do Malaysia
HANSHI DrTPONNIYAH 8th Dan Japan
As Chairman of the 7th WORLD Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Karate amp Kubudo Championship I would like to express the great satisfaction I felt when I was told that our organization conceded the responsibility of the arrangement of this event I have total confidence in the success of this event both for the quality and amount of people that will be participating in the Championship I would like to welcome all the countries and their participating members I wish you great victories and a pleasant and wonderful stay We all know that Karate is more than a sport we know that through its practice we can get to know our own nature better and we know that we are constantly sending out information about our perceptions through Karate Friends make good use of the time you will be spending here and I hope that you all win something important We are really looking forward to meeting you all Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Best wishes
BULLETIN HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI 7TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KARATE amp KOBUDO
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATION
1 RULES The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo will be conducted in accordance with the New Rules (Version 80) of the World Karate Federation (WKF) which was adopted on January 2013 for Juniors amp Cadets whereby f or children under 16 years will be adopted HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI JAPAN RULES In case of a disagreement in the interpretation of rules the English text of the rules shall prevail Any unforeseen incident not covered by the Rules shall be dealt with accordingly in the following manner 11 Technical questions shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Rules 12 Cases of general nature shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Statues and Rules (2013) 2 DATE July 2013 3 VENUE Cheras Indoor Stadium Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 4 EVENTS As Attached in Appendix A 5 ACCOMMODATION amp TRANSFER As Attached in Appendix B
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
6 25th July 2013 a Registration of Participants b Karate Seminar c Kobudo Seminar
26TH July 2013 a Referee Course b Official drawing of lots c Coaches and Managers meeting d Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Conference
27th July 2013 a All Cadet amp Junior Categories b Kobudo Championship
28th July 2013 a All Children amp Senior Categories b All FINALS
7 VICTORY CEREMONIES
71 Victory Ceremonies The Victory Ceremonies shall normally be held after the completion of event 72 Prizes First Prize Gold Medals and Diplomas to the first winner in each category Second Prize Silver Medals and Diplomas to contestant placed in the second in each category Third Prize Two Bronze Medals and Diplomas to the losing semi-finalists in each category 8 CLOSING DATE 81 The Closing date for all entries will be on 30th June 2013 82 The organizing committee wish to have your reply on participation once you have received the Championship Details (Email ndash pthiagu_karateyahoocom)
COMPETITION REGULATION
1 TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan is responsible for and full control of the technical organization of the Karate competition in consultation with the international technical delegates when necessary
2 DRAWING OF LOTS
The drawing of lots will be conducted by officials appointed by the Organizing Committee for Karate The draw will be computerised
3 DURATION OF BOUT
The official duration of Kumite matches will be three (3) minutes for men two (2) minutes for women Junior Cadet amp 1213 years old and for under 12 years will be 15 minutes
4 DRESS CODE
All contestants and team officials (coaches managers etc) Referees and judges must wear the prescribed uniforms as defined in Appendix 1 of the WKF Rules
5 EXPENSES
51 Participation Fees ndash USD60 per contestant (Maximum 2 individual Categories) (1 Kata amp 1 Kumite Event) ndash USD100 per team (Kata Kumite)
52 Air Fare - Each participant is responsible for airline ticket from and to Kuala Lumpur 53 Referees Seminar ndash USD60 per pax Registration fees for Referees Seminar will only be waived for WKF Qualified Referees
54 Karate Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 55 Kobudo Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 56 Karate amp Kobudo Seminar ndash USD100 per pax 57 Karate Kobudo amp Referee Seminar ndash USD130 per pax
6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
61 Mitts foot protection and mouth guards are compulsory 62 Mitts mouth guards belts and body protection (for women) shall be provided by the athletes themselves
7 HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI KARATE COMPETITION REGULATION
71 All participants must be members of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai
72 All entry forms and payments must be received by the Organising Committee by the published closing date 73 The competitors age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the year of the competition 74 Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category and any number of individuals
75 All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts Females should wear breast protectors Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions
76 All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation with some exceptions as to weights ages and categories For children the rules will be those of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia (Absolutely no face contact allowed)
77 Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the Championship The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges 78 If they do not have a World Karate Federation Continental or Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan qualification they must attend the Referee Course Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate
79 The person or persons organising the entries for the groups competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks
APPENDIX (A)
KUMITE CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kumite Kumite
Boys Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-52kg -57kg -63kg -70kg +70kg
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-47kg -54kg +54kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-55kg -61kg -68kg -76kg +76kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-48kg -53kg -59kg +59kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-55kg -60kg -67kg -75kg -84kg +84kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-50kg -55kg -61kg -68kg +68kg
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
Senior Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
BULLETIN HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI 7TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
KARATE amp KOBUDO
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATION
1 RULES The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo will be conducted in accordance with the New Rules (Version 80) of the World Karate Federation (WKF) which was adopted on January 2013 for Juniors amp Cadets whereby f or children under 16 years will be adopted HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI JAPAN RULES In case of a disagreement in the interpretation of rules the English text of the rules shall prevail Any unforeseen incident not covered by the Rules shall be dealt with accordingly in the following manner 11 Technical questions shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Rules 12 Cases of general nature shall be resolved in accordance with the WKF Statues and Rules (2013) 2 DATE July 2013 3 VENUE Cheras Indoor Stadium Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 4 EVENTS As Attached in Appendix A 5 ACCOMMODATION amp TRANSFER As Attached in Appendix B
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
6 25th July 2013 a Registration of Participants b Karate Seminar c Kobudo Seminar
26TH July 2013 a Referee Course b Official drawing of lots c Coaches and Managers meeting d Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Conference
27th July 2013 a All Cadet amp Junior Categories b Kobudo Championship
28th July 2013 a All Children amp Senior Categories b All FINALS
7 VICTORY CEREMONIES
71 Victory Ceremonies The Victory Ceremonies shall normally be held after the completion of event 72 Prizes First Prize Gold Medals and Diplomas to the first winner in each category Second Prize Silver Medals and Diplomas to contestant placed in the second in each category Third Prize Two Bronze Medals and Diplomas to the losing semi-finalists in each category 8 CLOSING DATE 81 The Closing date for all entries will be on 30th June 2013 82 The organizing committee wish to have your reply on participation once you have received the Championship Details (Email ndash pthiagu_karateyahoocom)
COMPETITION REGULATION
1 TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan is responsible for and full control of the technical organization of the Karate competition in consultation with the international technical delegates when necessary
2 DRAWING OF LOTS
The drawing of lots will be conducted by officials appointed by the Organizing Committee for Karate The draw will be computerised
3 DURATION OF BOUT
The official duration of Kumite matches will be three (3) minutes for men two (2) minutes for women Junior Cadet amp 1213 years old and for under 12 years will be 15 minutes
4 DRESS CODE
All contestants and team officials (coaches managers etc) Referees and judges must wear the prescribed uniforms as defined in Appendix 1 of the WKF Rules
5 EXPENSES
51 Participation Fees ndash USD60 per contestant (Maximum 2 individual Categories) (1 Kata amp 1 Kumite Event) ndash USD100 per team (Kata Kumite)
52 Air Fare - Each participant is responsible for airline ticket from and to Kuala Lumpur 53 Referees Seminar ndash USD60 per pax Registration fees for Referees Seminar will only be waived for WKF Qualified Referees
54 Karate Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 55 Kobudo Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 56 Karate amp Kobudo Seminar ndash USD100 per pax 57 Karate Kobudo amp Referee Seminar ndash USD130 per pax
6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
61 Mitts foot protection and mouth guards are compulsory 62 Mitts mouth guards belts and body protection (for women) shall be provided by the athletes themselves
7 HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI KARATE COMPETITION REGULATION
71 All participants must be members of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai
72 All entry forms and payments must be received by the Organising Committee by the published closing date 73 The competitors age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the year of the competition 74 Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category and any number of individuals
75 All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts Females should wear breast protectors Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions
76 All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation with some exceptions as to weights ages and categories For children the rules will be those of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia (Absolutely no face contact allowed)
77 Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the Championship The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges 78 If they do not have a World Karate Federation Continental or Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan qualification they must attend the Referee Course Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate
79 The person or persons organising the entries for the groups competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks
APPENDIX (A)
KUMITE CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kumite Kumite
Boys Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-52kg -57kg -63kg -70kg +70kg
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-47kg -54kg +54kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-55kg -61kg -68kg -76kg +76kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-48kg -53kg -59kg +59kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-55kg -60kg -67kg -75kg -84kg +84kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-50kg -55kg -61kg -68kg +68kg
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
Senior Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
6 25th July 2013 a Registration of Participants b Karate Seminar c Kobudo Seminar
26TH July 2013 a Referee Course b Official drawing of lots c Coaches and Managers meeting d Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Conference
27th July 2013 a All Cadet amp Junior Categories b Kobudo Championship
28th July 2013 a All Children amp Senior Categories b All FINALS
7 VICTORY CEREMONIES
71 Victory Ceremonies The Victory Ceremonies shall normally be held after the completion of event 72 Prizes First Prize Gold Medals and Diplomas to the first winner in each category Second Prize Silver Medals and Diplomas to contestant placed in the second in each category Third Prize Two Bronze Medals and Diplomas to the losing semi-finalists in each category 8 CLOSING DATE 81 The Closing date for all entries will be on 30th June 2013 82 The organizing committee wish to have your reply on participation once you have received the Championship Details (Email ndash pthiagu_karateyahoocom)
COMPETITION REGULATION
1 TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan is responsible for and full control of the technical organization of the Karate competition in consultation with the international technical delegates when necessary
2 DRAWING OF LOTS
The drawing of lots will be conducted by officials appointed by the Organizing Committee for Karate The draw will be computerised
3 DURATION OF BOUT
The official duration of Kumite matches will be three (3) minutes for men two (2) minutes for women Junior Cadet amp 1213 years old and for under 12 years will be 15 minutes
4 DRESS CODE
All contestants and team officials (coaches managers etc) Referees and judges must wear the prescribed uniforms as defined in Appendix 1 of the WKF Rules
5 EXPENSES
51 Participation Fees ndash USD60 per contestant (Maximum 2 individual Categories) (1 Kata amp 1 Kumite Event) ndash USD100 per team (Kata Kumite)
52 Air Fare - Each participant is responsible for airline ticket from and to Kuala Lumpur 53 Referees Seminar ndash USD60 per pax Registration fees for Referees Seminar will only be waived for WKF Qualified Referees
54 Karate Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 55 Kobudo Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 56 Karate amp Kobudo Seminar ndash USD100 per pax 57 Karate Kobudo amp Referee Seminar ndash USD130 per pax
6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
61 Mitts foot protection and mouth guards are compulsory 62 Mitts mouth guards belts and body protection (for women) shall be provided by the athletes themselves
7 HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI KARATE COMPETITION REGULATION
71 All participants must be members of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai
72 All entry forms and payments must be received by the Organising Committee by the published closing date 73 The competitors age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the year of the competition 74 Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category and any number of individuals
75 All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts Females should wear breast protectors Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions
76 All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation with some exceptions as to weights ages and categories For children the rules will be those of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia (Absolutely no face contact allowed)
77 Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the Championship The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges 78 If they do not have a World Karate Federation Continental or Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan qualification they must attend the Referee Course Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate
79 The person or persons organising the entries for the groups competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks
APPENDIX (A)
KUMITE CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kumite Kumite
Boys Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-52kg -57kg -63kg -70kg +70kg
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-47kg -54kg +54kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-55kg -61kg -68kg -76kg +76kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-48kg -53kg -59kg +59kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-55kg -60kg -67kg -75kg -84kg +84kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-50kg -55kg -61kg -68kg +68kg
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
Senior Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
COMPETITION REGULATION
1 TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION
The Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan is responsible for and full control of the technical organization of the Karate competition in consultation with the international technical delegates when necessary
2 DRAWING OF LOTS
The drawing of lots will be conducted by officials appointed by the Organizing Committee for Karate The draw will be computerised
3 DURATION OF BOUT
The official duration of Kumite matches will be three (3) minutes for men two (2) minutes for women Junior Cadet amp 1213 years old and for under 12 years will be 15 minutes
4 DRESS CODE
All contestants and team officials (coaches managers etc) Referees and judges must wear the prescribed uniforms as defined in Appendix 1 of the WKF Rules
5 EXPENSES
51 Participation Fees ndash USD60 per contestant (Maximum 2 individual Categories) (1 Kata amp 1 Kumite Event) ndash USD100 per team (Kata Kumite)
52 Air Fare - Each participant is responsible for airline ticket from and to Kuala Lumpur 53 Referees Seminar ndash USD60 per pax Registration fees for Referees Seminar will only be waived for WKF Qualified Referees
54 Karate Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 55 Kobudo Seminar ndash USD60 per pax 56 Karate amp Kobudo Seminar ndash USD100 per pax 57 Karate Kobudo amp Referee Seminar ndash USD130 per pax
6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
61 Mitts foot protection and mouth guards are compulsory 62 Mitts mouth guards belts and body protection (for women) shall be provided by the athletes themselves
7 HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI KARATE COMPETITION REGULATION
71 All participants must be members of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai
72 All entry forms and payments must be received by the Organising Committee by the published closing date 73 The competitors age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the year of the competition 74 Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category and any number of individuals
75 All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts Females should wear breast protectors Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions
76 All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation with some exceptions as to weights ages and categories For children the rules will be those of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia (Absolutely no face contact allowed)
77 Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the Championship The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges 78 If they do not have a World Karate Federation Continental or Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan qualification they must attend the Referee Course Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate
79 The person or persons organising the entries for the groups competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks
APPENDIX (A)
KUMITE CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kumite Kumite
Boys Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-52kg -57kg -63kg -70kg +70kg
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-47kg -54kg +54kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-55kg -61kg -68kg -76kg +76kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-48kg -53kg -59kg +59kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-55kg -60kg -67kg -75kg -84kg +84kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-50kg -55kg -61kg -68kg +68kg
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
Senior Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
7 HAYASHI HA SHITO RYU KAI KARATE COMPETITION REGULATION
71 All participants must be members of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai
72 All entry forms and payments must be received by the Organising Committee by the published closing date 73 The competitors age must be the same as the age for the category entered on the year of the competition 74 Each country or region may enter any number of teams in each category and any number of individuals
75 All Kumite contestants must wear gum shields and must supply their own red and blue mitts and belts Females should wear breast protectors Shin and foot protection is compulsory but need not be of WKF approved type so long as it is safe and within reasonable dimensions
76 All competitors are responsible for providing their own medical insurance The rules are the rules of the World Karate Federation with some exceptions as to weights ages and categories For children the rules will be those of Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia (Absolutely no face contact allowed)
77 Each participating country or group entered must supply referees or judges to work in the Championship The actual number required is dependent on the size of the delegation as follows Up to 10 competitors- 2 referees or judges More than 10 and up to 20 competitors - 3 referees or judges More than 20 competitors - 4 referees or judges 78 If they do not have a World Karate Federation Continental or Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Japan qualification they must attend the Referee Course Failure to comply may mean that their competitors will be unable to participate
79 The person or persons organising the entries for the groups competitor confirms that all competitors have been advised of the risks of competition karate and that they fully realise and accept these risks
APPENDIX (A)
KUMITE CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kumite Kumite
Boys Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-52kg -57kg -63kg -70kg +70kg
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-47kg -54kg +54kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-55kg -61kg -68kg -76kg +76kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-48kg -53kg -59kg +59kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-55kg -60kg -67kg -75kg -84kg +84kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-50kg -55kg -61kg -68kg +68kg
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
Senior Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
APPENDIX (A)
KUMITE CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kumite Kumite
Boys Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kumite
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-52kg -57kg -63kg -70kg +70kg
Cadet Individual Kumite
14 and 15 years old
-47kg -54kg +54kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-55kg -61kg -68kg -76kg +76kg
Junior Individual Kumite
1617 years old
-48kg -53kg -59kg +59kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-55kg -60kg -67kg -75kg -84kg +84kg
Senior Individual Kumite
18 years and over
-50kg -55kg -61kg -68kg +68kg
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
12 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
17 years and below ( 3 + 1 )
Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
Senior Team Kumite
18 years and over ( 3 + 1 )
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
KATA CATEGORIES
MALE CATEGORIES FEMALE CATEGORIES
Kata Kata
Boys Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Girls Individual Kata
6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Cadet Individual Kata
1415 years old
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Senior (Open) Individual Kata
16 years and over
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
12 years and below
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
13-15 years
Team Kata
16 years and above
Team Kata
16 years and above
KOBUDO (MIXED)
AGE
9 years amp below
12 years amp below
13 ndash 15 years
16 ndash 18 years
19 ndash 34 years
Above 35 years
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
Introduction to KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
1 COUNTRY The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions Rich in colour and multi-faceted charm provides intriguing images that leave visitors to the country in awe The natural warmth of Malaysians is legendary wherever one goes the friendliness and hospitality of the people would prove to be a very special experience Malaysia is a paradise with sun-drenched beaches enchanting islands diverse flora and fauna forest retreats and magnificent mountains are among the best in this region Many visitors have discovered Malaysias other attractions a shopping haven a versatile Meeting Incentive Conference amp Exhibition (MICE) venue an adventure land and much more
2 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Located between 2ordm and 7ordm north of the Equator Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbors is Singapore Sabah and Sarawak are bounded by Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei amp Borneo 3 AREA 329758 sq km 4 POPULATION 25 million 5 CAPITAL Kuala Lumpur 6 TIME Eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
7 ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 ndash 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets 8 NATIONAL DAY 31st August 1957 9 PEOPLE Malay who makes up about 57 of the population is the predominant group with Chinese Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest 10 LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects 11 WEATHER Tropical climate with warm weather all year round Temperatures range from 21ordmC (70ordmF) to 32ordmC (90ordmF) Annual rainfall varies from 2000mm to 2500mm 12 CURRENCY The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM USD1 is equivalent to RM320 based on daily base rate Major currencies can be converted at banks money changers and at our hotel 13 SHOPPING
Shops are generally opened from 1000am to 1000pm daily 14 PLACES OF INTEREST Petronas Twin Tower National Museum Menara Kuala Lumpur Central Market Chinatown Petaling Street Bird Park
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
MALAYSIA VISA
Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid National Passport or Internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia Any person not in possession of a Passport or Travel Document which is recognized by Malaysian Government must obtain a Document in lieu of Passport Application for the Document in lieu of Passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad Holders of Travel Documents like a Certificate of Identity Laisser Passer Titre de Voyage or a Countrys Certificate of Permanent Residence must ensure that their return to the country which issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed The documents shall be valid for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia 21 Types of Visa
Three (3) types of visa are issued by the Malaysian Government to foreign national 22 Visa Requirement - Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country A visa is an endorsement in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has been granted Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country Visa which has been granted is not absolute guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point
211 Single Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social or business
visit Normally valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue
212 Multiple Entry Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government
to government matters Normally valid for a period within three (3) to twelve (12) months from the
date of issue
213 Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries
Foreign Nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to
the next destination with the same flight does not require a transit visa
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
23 How To Apply For A Visa Application for visas should be made at the nearest Malaysian Missions abroad In countries where Malaysian Missions have not been established application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy The applicant should present himself together with the following documents 231 Passport or Travel Document 232 Form IM47 (3 copies) 233 Three (3) passport sized photographs 234 Return or onward - journey travelling ticket 235 Proof of sufficient funds
24 VISA REQUIREMENT 241 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE VISA for Social Visit The duration of stay is 3 Months only The countries are Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bosnia Herzegovina Brazil Canada Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland Italy Japan Jordan Kirgystan Kuwait Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon Liechtenstein Luxembourg Morocco Netherland New Zealand North Yemen Norway Oman Peru Poland Qatar Romania St Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkmenistan Turkey USA UAE United Kingdom Uruguay 242 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 1 Month only The countries are All ASEAN Countries Except Myanmar Antigua amp Bermuda Armenia Azerbaijan Bahamas Barbados Belarus Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Bulgaria Cambodia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cyprus Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Fiji Gabon Gambia Georgia Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong (Sar) Ivory Coast Jamaica Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Lithuania Macau (Sar) Macedonia Malawi Maldives Maldova Malta Mauritius Mexico Moldavia Monaco Mongolia Namibia Nauru Nicaragua North Korea Penama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Portugal Russia Sao Tome amp Principe Slovenia Soloman Island ST Kitts amp Nevis St Lucida St Vincent Sudan Surinam Swaziland Tajikistan Tanzania Togo Trinidad amp Tobago Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine Upper Volta Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Western Samoa Zaire Zambia And Zimbabwe
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
243 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 14 days only The countries are IRAQ LIBYA SYRIA MACAU (TRAVEL PERMIT) PORTUGAL (ALIEN PASSPORT) PALESTINE SIERRA LEONE SOMALI SOUTH YEMEN 244 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit and the duration of stay is 15 days only The country is IRAN 245 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are All Commonwealth Countries except INDIA PAKISTAN BANGLADESH SRI LANKA AND NIGERIA 246 Nationals of the following countries REQUIRE a visa to enter Malaysia For Any Purpose of Visit The countries are Sub Continent Nationals BANGLADESH INDIA PAKISTAN SRI LANKA African Countries ANGOLA BURKINA FASO BURUNDI CAMEROON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CONGO REPUBLIC CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC COTE DIVOIRE DJIBOUTI EQUATORIAL GUINEA ERITREA ETHIOPIA GUINEA-BISSAU GHANA LIBERIA MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA RWANDA WESTERN SAHARA Other Countries TAIWAN MYANMAR NEPAL BHUTAN PR CHINA All holders Certificate of Identity All holders of Laisser Passer All holders of Titre De Voyage Afghanistan (Visa With Reference) 247 Nationals of the following countries DO NOT require a visa to enter Malaysia For Social Visit amp Study The country is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA)
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
VISA ON ARRIVAL Visa-on-arrival will be given only to foreign nationals who already have a visa to enter Singapore or Thailand However the following conditions apply 1 The visa will be specifically for tourist purposes only and is valid for a duration period of 14
days Extension of visa is NOT allowed
2 Must have a confirmed return ticket AND
3 Point of entry is a) The Kuala Lumpur International Airport OR b) The Sultan Abu Bakar Complexs Tanjung Kupang
However nationals from the following African countries are NOT entitled to apply for visa on arrival 1 ANGOLA 12 ETHIOPIA 2 BURKINA FASO 13 GUINEA-BISSAU 3 BURUNDI 14 GHANA 4 CAMEROON 15 LIBERIA 5 CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 16 MALI 6 CONGO REPUBLIC 17 MOZAMBIQUE 7 DEMOCRATIC CONGO REPUBLIC 18 NIGER 8 COTE DIVORE 19 NIGERIA 9 DJIBOUTI 20 RWANDA 10 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 21 WESTERN SAHARA 11 ERITREA CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Dutiable and Non-Dutiable Goods Certain goods such as the following imported by visitors are liable to duty carpets garments clothing accessories jewellery chocolates handbags spirits alcoholic beverages tobacco and cigarettes Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation refundable on departure The goods are to be presented at the time of departure at the point of exit together with the deposit receipts Non-dutiable goods include cameras watches pens lighters perfumeries and cosmetics
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
3 ACCOMMODATION (Official Hotel)
ROOM TYPE RATE PER ROOM (RM) RATE PER ROOM (USD)
Single Room RM295 USD 90
Double Room RM295 USD 90
Triple Sharing Room RM360 USD 110
All rooms including breakfast Rates include all taxes and service charges
A 618-room 5 star Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is situated above The Mall which is opposite to the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and close by the cityrsquos main commercial district KTM Komute
Train Station and STAR Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station are located adjacent to the
hotel
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
4 TRANSPORTATION
In collaboration with Travel amp Tours agency Organising Committee has organised a complete transportation service useful for all the people who will join the Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai 7th World Championship Karate amp Kobudo
Type Of Vehicles No Of Pax Airport Transfer RM USD
CAR
1 ndash 3 KLIA ndash Hotel RM150 USD45
TOYOTA VAN
4 ndash 6 KLIA ndash Hotel RM210 USD64
MERCEDES BENZ VAN
7 ndash 9 KLIA ndash Hotel RM250 USD76
COACH 10 ndash 35 KLIA ndash Hotel RM700 USD212
BusesCoaches will be arranged free of charge during the 2-day competition for the delegates who have made their hotel booking through
the Organising Committee only
THE RESERVATION DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2013
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match
6 INSURANCE All participants and members of delegations must effect their own medical insurance and personal trip insurance Hayashi Ha Shito Ryu Kai Malaysia and the organizing committee are not liable for this purpose 7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protection for kumite does not need to be approved by the WKF
1Karate Mitts (Red and Blue) 2Shin-Pad and Foot Protector (Red and Blue) 3Body protector 4Female Chest Protector (White) and 5Gum Shield
SPORTS ITEMS OF COMPULSORY USE Karate Mitts (red and blue) Shin-Pad amp Foot Protector (red and blue) Female Chest Protector (white)
Competition allows kids to wear any colour of leg and foot protection They must wear red or blue mitts and belts but foot protection colour need not match