What you need for a karate match

A karate match needs more than tatami mats and protective gear. You also need separate equipment for competitors, referees, registration, scoring, first aid and the venue setup. Plan quantities from the number of competition areas, participants and officials rather than buying one set for the whole event. Order medals, certificates and printed match materials early, and check batteries, power and backup supplies before match day.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Tatami matsqty 120
Mat edgeqty 12
Red competition bandsqty 20
Blue competition bandsqty 20
Red flagsqty 12
White flagsqty 12
Referee whistlesqty 8
Tactical scoreboardsqty 6
Digital timerqty 6
Spare batteriesqty 24
Protective headgearqty 12
Breast padsqty 12
Shin guardsqty 20
Glovesqty 20
Training conesqty 20
Measuring tapeqty 2
Marking tapeqty 4
First aid kitqty 2
Cooling packsqty 12

Furniture

Jury tablesqty 6
Registration tablesqty 2
Buffet tablesqty 4
Chairsqty 180
Changing room benchesqty 8
Waste binsqty 10

Equipment

Laptopqty 2
Printer
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Sound system
Wireless microphoneqty 2
Speakersqty 2
Rechargeable batteriesqty 12

Lighting

LED lampsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 220
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 180
Cutlery setsqty 180
Serving plattersqty 12
Coffee potsqty 4
Water jugsqty 8

Kitchen

Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 6
Ice cube traysqty 4
Serving tongsqty 8
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 3
Kettlesqty 3

Decorations

Contest banner
Directional signsqty 12
Tableclothsqty 8
Prize table

Cleaning

Mopsqty 6
Bucketsqty 4
Broomqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Disinfectant sprayqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Tea assortment - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Semi-skimmed milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Coffee creamer - 2 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blue - 10 crates
- Spa Rood - 4 crates
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Isotonic sports drink - 8 bottles
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Muesli bars - 6 boxes
- Granola bars - 4 boxes
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Mandarins - 6 kilos
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Mini cucumbers - 4 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Carrots - 4 kilos
- Hummus - 12 tubs
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White rolls - 100 pieces
- Whole grain buns - 80 pieces
- Chicken breast topping - 3 kilos
- Cheese - 3 kilos
- Hummus spread - 2 kilo
- Halal Chicken Breast - 2 kilos
- Vegetarian burgers - 40 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Margarine - 1 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Tomatoes - 5 kilos
- Cucumbers - 5 kilos
- Bell peppers - 4 kilo
- Ready-made soup - 12 liters
- Breadsticks - 8 packs
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Currant buns - 6 bags
- Yogurt - 8 liter
- Fruit salad - 8 kilo
- Gluten-free sandwiches - 12 pieces
- Lactose-free milk - 4 liters
- Vegetarian deli slices - 2 kilo
- Halal fillings - 2 kilo
- Salt - 1 tin
- Pepper - 1 can
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Liquid hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- Compostable snack trays - 300 pieces
- Wooden stirrers - 300 pieces
- Teaspoons - 150 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles

Administration

Match cardsqty 300
Participant badgesqty 180
Badge holdersqty 180
Pensqty 40
Markersqty 12
Clipboardsqty 12
Printer paperqty 5
Bindersqty 6
Tapeqty 6
Scissorsqty 6
Staplersqty 3
Staplesqty 6
Name stickersqty 300
Paper shredder

Prizes

Gold medalsqty 30
Silver medalsqty 30
Bronze medalsqty 60
Winner's cupsqty 12
Certificatesqty 180
Prize bagsqty 120

Tips

Count tatami mats and mat edges by competition area, then add enough spare marking tape to repair or adjust boundaries on the day.
Prepare one red and one blue set of competition bands, flags and gloves for each active bout area, plus at least one spare set for replacements.
Pack protective headgear, breast pads and shin guards according to your competition rules and participant numbers; do not assume every athlete brings complete protective equipment.
Allow one judge table, scoreboard, timer and referee whistle per active area. Keep spare batteries with the digital timers and scoreboards rather than leaving them in storage.
Set aside separate tables and chairs for registration, the jury and the buffet. Bring extension cords, power strips, a laptop, printer and first-aid supplies before the venue opens.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a karate match?: You need tatami mats with mat edges, red and blue competition bands, flags, referee whistles, scoreboards, timers and protective equipment. Also prepare first-aid supplies, cooling packs, tables, chairs, registration materials and power equipment.
How many tatami mats do I need for a karate competition?: The number depends on how many areas run at the same time: plan one complete mat setup per active competition area. Confirm the required dimensions and add spare mat edges or marking tape before ordering.
What should I buy for karate match referees and judges?: Provide one judge table, scoreboard, timer and whistle for each active area. Add spare batteries and keep printed match cards available so officials can continue if a device or printer fails.
When should I order medals and print match materials?: Order prizes and medals as soon as the participant list and categories are stable, ideally several weeks before the match. Print match cards, badges and certificates after the schedule and draw are confirmed, with time for one correction round.

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