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Tournament Rules
Summary
The Following Rules
Will Be In Effect For This Tournament
GENERAL
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A competitor will be allowed to compete
in 1 Kata, 1 Kumite, and 1 Weapons division for a total of 3 divisions.
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Divisions
may be split / combined at the discretion of the Tournament Officials
based on number of competitors.
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All competitors are required to wear a clean traditional karate Gi in good repair.
No cut-off sleeves, tears, etc. will be permitted.
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On any dispute not
clearly covered, the designated Hall of Fame official shall render a final ruling.
KATA
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Scoring: |
0 - 8, using decimals.
(5.0 to 7.0 range for under black belt, 6.0 to 8.0 range for black belt)
When five judges are used, the highest and the lowest score will not be
considered. The three remaining "good" scores will be
totaled. When using three judges, all scores will be considered. |
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Tie: |
The lowest of the
three
"good"
scores will be added to the totals.
If the tie remains, the highest of the three
scores will be added to the totals. If the
tie still remains, the contestants will perform Kata of their choice. |
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Second
Tie: |
Judges point to winner
on command. |
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Weapons:
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Only
authentic Okinawan weapons
(Bo, Sai, Tuifa)
which are kept under constant control are permitted. Judges may
inspect competitor weapons prior to the start of the division making mental
note of any discrepancies found such as weight, length, etc. Such
discrepancies may result in a lower score being awarded, if in the opinion
of the judge, the weapon is too light, too short, etc. (i.e.:
Competition Bo's)
However, a judge may not discuss his opinion with the other judges. |
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Forgets
Kata: |
Each
judge deducts one whole point from score. |
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Grand
Championships: |
Winners
in Ladies, Men's, and Executive Black Belt
Empty-Hand and Weapons Kata divisions will compete for this title. Each competitor will be
required to perform the winning Kata of their division plus perform a
second Kata of their choice. The Grand Champion will be determined
by the total score of both Katas.
(Chief Instructors are not eligible.) |
KUMITE
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Length: |
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KYU Ranks & JUNIOR Black Belts (Age 17 &
Under) - 3 “Confirmed” Points or 3 Minutes.
ADULT Black Belts – 5 “Confirmed Points” or 3 minutes.
*Confirmed Point - 3 of 5 judges must award a point to a
competitor to be “confirmed”. |
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Tie: |
Sudden Death. |
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"No
See" Rule: |
In effect. |
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Safety
Equipment: |
Groin cup,
mouthpiece, soft hands, feet, and headgear are required. |
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Target
areas: |
Head (not the face), side of
neck (not throat), ribs, chest, abdomen, collarbone, kidneys, and groin. Note: Groin
attacks from the front only are allowed. NOTE: Contact to the
face will result in a penalty point. A second contact to the face will result in
disqualification. No exceptions! |
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Sweeps: |
Sweeps to back, lower front leg
unbalance only are allowed if combined with attempt to score a point. |
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Contact: |
Contact is not necessary to score a
point. Excessive contact will be penalized by a penalty point or disqualification. |
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General: |
Running out of the ring,
fighting after "STOP"
command will result in penalty point or disqualification. |
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Behavior: |
Any disrespectful behavior toward an
opponent or an official will be grounds for disqualification. |
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Grand
Championships: |
Winners
in Ladies, Men's, and Executive Black Belt
Kumite Divisions may compete for this title. Each match shall be 5
POINTS with NO TIME LIMIT.
(Chief Instructors are not eligible.) |
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