"Rising Sun" is coming!

"Rising Sun" is coming! The lockdown has us all in its grip! Curfews, travel restrictions, closed martial arts schools and most importantly - a lot of fear and uncertainty! In the current situation, many of us are drifting into negativity of thought and lack motivation for just about anything. The situation seems hopeless and overwhelming. Instead of being in ...

Instead of getting into this "downward spiral" and seeing no way out, I'm more the kind of person who in such situations - where you literally have your "back to the wall" - takes the forward march. It can go only forward! It MUST go forward! Everyone needs something to prepare for and believe in. What gives hope. A new goal!

The sun will rise again! From this image in my head, the idea for "Rising Sun" was born. An event in which EVERYONE - regardless of affiliation to an association or organization - can participate. Whether as an official, fighter, sponsor, advertising partner or general supporter. It is important to set an example. It is essential to send a message! I do this with a professional and top sports event under exclusion of the public, which will be broadcast worldwide via livestream! "Rising Sun" makes the sun rise again for you!

Rising Sun - the idea

A martial arts event, which is officially supported by the associations Shidokan Germany, Shooto Germany and ADCC Germany. An event that shows everything! Amateur and professional Shooto, grappling, kickboxing and full contact karate. Fights that are seen worldwide and with which the actors and initiators send a clear signal to the world! Also in Germany there are athletes who pursue their profession and passion even during the lockdown in the pandemic. Athletes who give hope to others and set an example to persevere. "Yamatodamashii" (大和魂), the indomitable Fighting Spirit of the Japanese, is the thought that carries the event. Never give up! Always keep going! Never back down!

If not we fighters lead by example and give hope to our fellow men, then who? And the title "Rising Sun" should show that the sun will rise again for all of us! Things will get better again and we will find a way back into our lives.

Events in professional and elite sports are still possible under strict conditions and I make it feasible for all of us. In compliance with all Regulations and ordinances of the state of Baden-Württemberg for professional and elite sports we will realize fights of professional and elite athletes.

How can you participate and support?

There are almost no limits to the possibilities of participation and support of the project. Not only the fighters and teams are needed here, because it is also necessary in this difficult time to provide the logistics and planning of the event smoothly.

But opportunities are also to be created for companies and sponsors to get involved. Be it through advertising in the social media and networks, the websites or even in the livestream itself. Even as a supporter, you can generate an image gain and added value for your company or project here. Join us in Contact! We will answer any request within 24 hours!

Who is a professional or top athlete?

This question is answered for the federations Shidokan Germany, Shooto Germany and ADCC Germany as follows:

Shidokan Germany

All athletes residing in Germany (hereinafter referred to as "athletes"), who have taken part in an international competition of the World Federation participated and were placed (podium place 1-3) are considered top athletes. All athletes who have participated in a European or World Championship of the World Federation or in the annual All Japan Open Championships in Japan in the last 36 months are considered top athletes of Shidokan Germany, regardless of the athlete's grade. All athletes of the federation who have professionally participated (against payment) in competitions of other federations or organizations worldwide in the last 36 months and at least currently hold the official graduation of a purple belt are considered professional athletes of the federation.

ADCC Germany

All athletes residing in Germany (hereinafter referred to as "athletes"), who have taken part in an international competition of the World Federation participated and won in the performance classes "Intermediate" and/or "Professionals" were placed (podium place 1-3) are considered top athletes. All athletes who have participated in the ADCC German Open Championships in the past 18 months (cut-off date 01.01.2021) and have reached at least the semi-finals in the performance categories "Intermediate" or "ProfessionalsThe athletes who have reached the "Professional" level are considered as top athletes of the ADCC Germany even without a podium position. Athletes who have participated in official European or World Championships of the world federation in the "Professionals" performance class are considered as top athletes of the federation ADCC Germany for an unlimited period of time.

Shooto Germany

All athletes residing in Germany (hereinafter referred to as "athletes"), who have participated in the past 36 months in a European Championship in Amateur Shooto of the World Federation have participated and have been placed (podium place 1-3) are considered top athletes of the federation. All athletes who were qualified for this in the past 24 months and participated in the German Amateur Shooto Championships are considered top athletes. All finalists of the German Amateur Shooto Championships of the past two competitions are considered top athletes. All athletes who have participated at any time in the All Japan Amateur Shooto Championships in Japan are considered top athletes regardless of placement.

All athletes who hold an official fight record as a professional fighter in Mixed Martial Arts (proof exclusively via the internationally recognized databases tapology.com and/or sherdog.com), are considered professional athletes according to the guidelines of the federation.

Who can participate?

In the amateur area, athletes can compete and register who have been defined as top athletes via the previous definitions. In the amateur area, only individual matches are held in the respective sports. The rules of the respective federation are the basis for this.

All professional athletes defined by our regulations can compete in the respective disciplines. The basis for the encounters and fighting times is also the rulebook of the respective federation.

How can you participate as an athlete?

Please contact us for this via our contact form. We will respond to any request within 24 hours and provide further information.

Time and location of the event

We will organize the event still in March in compliance with all regulations and conditions. The venue will be in the greater Stuttgart area. We cannot announce any further details at this time.

Attention! In all disciplines will be fought exclusively in a boxing ring (5×5 m)!

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