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May 24, 2021
Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture – The Utsunomiya Brex made sure to remind everyone that they are the best team in the league this season with a sweep of the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the B. League playoff semifinals this past weekend.
Even though the Brex posted the B1’s top winning percentage (.817) after going 49-11, they entered the best-of-three home series as the challengers in a sense. The Brex were just 1-3 versus the Brave Thunders during the regular season and also lost their matchup in the Emperor’s Cup final in March.
In the postseason, however, the Brex responded better than many thought they would against Kawasaki, which had been viewed as a title contender since late in the season.
What is the competition format?
Two karate disciplines will be featured in Tokyo. Kumite is the sparring discipline and will have three weight classes each for men and women (60 athletes) and Kata is the solo form discipline, and will have one event each for men and women (20 athletes). In both, there are elimination rounds, ranking rounds and medal bouts.
Kumite
Three weight categories (Men -67kg, -75kg, +75kg / Women -55kg, -61kg, +61kg)
Two karatekas face each other, trying to land blows on their opponent over three minutes. Kicks and punches with good form, power and control earn between one (Yuko) and three points (Ippon).
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