Dear Karate Friends,

On behalf of the Organising team, Elite Karate Club London and Shito Ryu Karate Federation of England I have the honour to invite you to participate at the 9^th ELITE International Open in Harlow, Essex, which will be held on Sunday 12th October 2025.

Over the years ELITE International Open, from a small tournament for all ages has grown into one of the largest Karate Tournaments in England.

The competition will take place in the modern sports hall “Harlow Leisurezone” in Harlow, Essex and will run at 6 tatami with experienced National, European and Worlds Judges and Referees in attendance.

All members of WKF are welcome to participate in our tournament and we will do our best to make you feel like at home.

I wish to all the competitors good luck and successful performances, coaches and officials satisfaction with the results and an enjoyable day for the spectators. We are looking forward to your participation in this event and we hope that we will be able to enjoy this Championships all of us, together.

Vasile Munteanu

- Chairman of the Organising Committee

- President of Shito Ryu Karate Federation of England

 - Chief Instructor of Elite Karate Club London