Important Rules for USA Open & Junior International Cup

For Non-Elite 13 and Under:

• USA Karate Helmet (with USA Karate Logo) Available for purchase at the USA Karate Open.  
• Any manufacturer all white headgear 
• WKF Approved Helmet (with WKF logo)

For ELITE U14:

• WKF Approved Helmet with face shield is optional

Elite Category Mandatory Changes:

• Red/Blue uniforms will be mandatory. 
• Coaches must wear suits in Signature event finals.