These are some of the questions may be in common among our members and participants. Please send your question as it may help other participants as well. OSU!!   (July 15 update)

Question #17   Do I still need to send accommodation request even though Honbu will be covering my stay at Olympics center?

Of course! you still have to send accommodation request thru your BC/DOP. Honbu covers five nights from Nov 2~Nov 6 for all 10th WT competitors & Women's World competitors. Ask your BC/DOP for more details.

Question #16   Can I attend IKO Officiating Seminar as student audit on Nov 2 ? 

Sorry, please no student audit this time.  All prospect judges and referees are mandatory to attend the IKO Offciating Seminar on Nov 2.and must have a photo license ID cards issued by Honbu.  More detail schedules will be available later. 

Question #15   I am a 10th World Tournament competitor, at what time on which day should I arrive at Olympics center ?

Weight-in, Rules explanations, Sewing Zekken will start from 15:00PM* in Olympics center on Nov 3  (Thur.)   However, we advise you to arrive in Tokyo on Nov 2 (Wed) one day before Nov 3.  *Time subject to change. More detail schedules will be available later. 

Question #14   I am looking for accommodation near Honbu (Ikebukuro) after the tournament. Will Honbu help me to reserve Hotel or other places that are within walking distance from Honbu Dojo ?

Honbu can facilitate your accommodation request thru your belonging BC/DOP at Olympics center and our official Hotels during the tournament period only.  Restrictions apply so please ask your BC/DOP.
http://www.kimiryokan.jp/charges.html
This URL is a popular inexpensive Japanese style inn in Ikebukuro. If you wish to stay this hotel please make reservation by yourself.

Question #13    I am not a member of IKO but am traveling together with my husband who will be competing in Japan. Can I stay in the Olympics center with my husband ?

Yes, we welcome everyone who support our tournament staying at Olympics center.  Please send your request via your BC/DOP to Honbu.

Question #12   Can I attend regular training sessions in Honbu after the Tournament?

One of either Honbu Dojo in Ikebukuro or Ebisu Dojo in Ichigeki Plaza will be open. NOT both Dojos!!!   If you are a participant of the tournament you can attend training sessions free of charge from Nov.7～Nov.14.  For non-participants fee is 1,050JPY/class.  IKO don't know which Dojo; Honbu or Ebisu will be open. Training fee from Nov.15～will cost a regular visitors fee of 2100 JPY per sessions.

Question #11   How can I register as a second?

You will need to come to Olympics center with the fighter and register TOGETHER.
Also you MUST have a valid IKO membership card or Black Belt Card. Maximum ONE coach for international friendship competitor and TWO coaches maximum for the 10th World and Wome's World competitors.  Second pass are non transferable.

Question #10   I am a 10^th WT competitor with BC/DOP recommendation. Will Honbu be covering my airline and accommodation cost ?

Honbu will not cover  your airline if you are a BC/DOP recommended fighter. But Honbu will provide the five night accommodations including breakfasts for BC recommendation competitors participating in the 10WT and Women's World Tournament.

Question #9   Is discount tickets available for IKO members ?

Yes, IKO members discount tickets order form is available through your Branch Chief (BC) or Licensed Dojo Operators (DOP).

 
Question #8    How can I register as a coach to support my fighter for the 10^th World Tournament and Women's World Tournament?

Up to two coaches/per fighter can be registered for the 10^th World Tournament and Women's World Tournament.  Coach must come TOGETHER with the fighter to Olympics center on Nov 2 to receive a coach pass. IKO international membership card or IKO Black Belt card is mandatory to register as a coach.  If your fighter advanced to the next day you must turn in the old pass and get a new pas for the next day event.  If your fighter did not advance to the next day, please purchase day ticket to enter the hall.  To support your fighter(s) from the ring side with yellow strings (up to 10 people), you must have an arena level ticket or a coach pass. Coach pass is non-transferable.

Question #7   Can I check in the Olympics center on October 31^st and re-check in after attending Mitsumine training camp on 7^th~ 8^th Nov ?

Sorry, Olympics center is available from Nov 1^st ~Nov 7^th Only.
Hotel accommodation request form is available through your BC or DOP.

Question #6　I want to stay in Metropolitan Hotel in Ikebukuro while my team wants stays at the Olympics center. Is it OK ?

Honbu strongly recommends all BC/DOP, prospect Judges/Referees and not to mention all the competitors to stay in Olympics center.  All events will takes place in Olympics center. Note that transportation from the hotels to the Tokyo Gym and Olympics center will not be available.  Please look after your team's checking-in and making payments to JTB travel agent at the Olympics center if you wish to stay in the Metropolitan Hotel or other hotel.

 
Question  #5　Can I register for Mitsumine training camp with my 5 year old son ?

We welcome all IKO members regardless of his/her rank to participate in Mitsumine camp. Mitsumine and Dan test application form is available through your BC/DOP.  Chile under 12 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

 
Question  #4   Can Branch Chief and DOP be a ringside supporter ?　　　Yes, you can.

Question  #3　Is the complimentary tickets we be valid for 3 -days (Nov.4,5, 6) ?　　　
No. The ticket is valid only for Nov.4

 

Question  #2   My weight that I registered could change by the tournament. Is it possible to change categories at weigh-in on 2^nd Nov in Olympics center ?

No. Once you register categories it can not be changed.

 

Question  #1    Can Branch Chief I bring the TV camera or crews from my country in order to televise the 10^Th WT in my country ?

Sorry, Honbu has an exclusive contract with Japanese media corporations. No video request will be granted.