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In-House Tournament

This friendly and fun tournament is meant to introduce participants to WKF-style competition. The rules will be modified to accommodate varying ages and ranks. All proceeds go to supporting Dojo operations and charities. This year’s designated charity is the Dojo’s Pink Belt Campaign for Breast Cancer Research.

Sunday, October 18, George Armstrong (Garson) Arena Hall

Divisions

  • Kata, Kumite, Team Kata (teams of 3)
  • Children (8-11); Youth (12-15); Adult
  • Divided by rank (White=Yellow-Orange Belt; Green-Blue-Brown Belt; Black Belt)*

* tournament organizers reserve the right to combine/expand divisions based on registration numbers.

Schedule:

  • 10:00 – Welcome and Rules Clinic
  • 10:15 – Team Kata
  • Kata and Kumite by age and rank division

Cost

  • $30 for one division before October 11
  • $40 for two divisions before October 11
  • $50 for one or two divisions after October 11
  • $15 for Team Kata (if not registered in individual kata and/or kumite)
  • ** Black Belts who serve as officials can compete at no charge

Rules:

  • Modified WKF Rules
  • All divisions are double-elimination (each competitor is guaranteed 2 matches per division)
  • Kumite matches are one minute, stop time
  • Kata matches are head to head using flags
    • White, Yellow, and Orange Belt competitors may repeat their kata
    • Green, Blue, and Brown Belt competitors may not do the same kata back to back but may return to a previous kata later in the round
    • Black Belt competitors may not repeat a kata (except in the event of a second final match)
  • There will be one Team Kata division that includes all ranks
    • Teams of 3
    • No bunkai is required

Required Equipment:

  • A pink and a white belt (if you don’t have these we will provide them)
  • WKF homologated fist and shin/instep protection
  • Mouth guard
  • Groin protection is strongly recommended
  • Head protection is optional (we will have some on hand)

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