Mount Ararat Karate Cup — Complete Details

Held at the Gyumri Olympic Training Center (full‐size tatami, spectator seating), the Mount Ararat Karate Cup blends high-level competition with immersion in Western Armenia’s culture. Athletes will stay in Olympic Village apartments, walking distance to the venue.

Accommodation & Meals:

• 3 nights’ apartment-style lodging (shared by two athletes)

• Breakfast buffet, packed lunch, and evening communal dinners

• Traditional Armenian coffee breaks

Itinerary Highlights:

• Day 1: Arrival & dojo orientation; kata preliminaries; evening kata bunkai demo

• Day 2: Kumite rounds (light-contact); lunchtime “Okinawan vs. Shotokan” seminar

• Day 3: Finals; afternoon excursion to Ararat Valley wineries with tasting; gala awards dinner

• Day 4: Departure or optional half-day tour to ancient Etchmiadzin Cathedral

What’s Included:

• Full tournament accreditation, event souvenir gi patch, and competitor T-shirt

• Entry to all technical seminars and cultural excursions

• Round-trip bus transfer between Yerevan and Gyumri for those arriving in Yerevan

• On-site sports massage and taping services

What’s Not Included:

• Alcohol purchases at winery tours

• Single-room upgrades

• Personal travel insurance