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Dear Martial Artist and Martial Arts Supporter, American Family Karate in Elmira, NY is pleased to sponsor the Twin Tiers Martial Arts Championship (TTMAC) in March 2019! It is our sincere hope that this is a positive and educational experience for all involved. This Open Tournament will be held at The Murray Athletic Center, also known as The Elmira College Domes. The Domes are a short drive from Elmira in Horseheads, NY. There is plenty of free & convenient parking, locker rooms, a snack bar and bleacher seating for spectators. There will also be a number of vendors including a professional photographer and official TTMAC apparel. TTMAC is open to all schools and all styles. This tournament is sanctioned by North East Martial Arts Council (NEMAC) and Sport Karate International (SKIL) and will follow the NEMAC rules and regulations which can be obtained at TTMAC or through American Family Karate. This tournament will allow light contact to the headgear at all levels. TTMAC is a great opportunity to grow in your martial arts journey whether you are a beginner or a seasoned martial artist. We look forward to having you compete in the! OSS! Sincerely, Shawnie J Brown Shawnie J. Brown 5th Dan, United States Soryu Karate Federation Owner & Head Instructor at American Family Karate Page 1

You can also Register On-Line at: http://twintiersmartialartschampionship.com ORDER OF EVENTS 8:00 am Registration Opens 9:00 am Blackbelt Meeting 9:30 am Competitor Meeting 10:00 am Tournament Starts 1. Board Breaking (9 divisions) 2. Traditional Weapons (42 divisions) 3. Open Weapons (42 divisions) 4. Traditional Forms (42 divisions) 5. Open Forms (42 divisions) 6. Point Sparring (54 divisions) 7. Continuous Sparring (32 divisions) 8. Grand Championship Competition Six (6) Grand Champions Youth (Advanced& Blackbelt) forms Youth (Advanced& Blackbelt) weapons Adult (Advanced& Blackbelt) forms Adult (Advanced& Blackbelt) weapons Men s (Blackbelt) point sparring Women's (Blackbelt) point sparring Cash, and great prizes for each champion. TOURNAMENT RULES Rules have been designed around the safety of competitors and efficiency for all involved. WEAPONS Traditional and open weapon competitors will perform and be scored separately. Competitors in traditional weapons are not permitted to release the weapon or perform any gymnastic tricking. All weapons, weight or size are permitted, only unsafe weapons will be disqualified from the competition. The competitor will have 2 minutes to find a safe replacement. Any modified weapon must be used in open divisions only and be present for inspection. Any weapon found structurally deficient will not be allowed. Any black belt competitor who drops their weapon will bow out respectfully and receive a no score. Underbelts may ask for a restart with a point deduction. If a weapon breaks and the competitor continues with the form without pause scoring should be given to reflect. If they stop then it is a DQ. Page 2

TOURNAMENT RULES CONTINUED FORMS Traditional and open style forms will be separate divisions. No acrobatics or gymnastics are allowed in traditional forms divisions. SPARRING Competitors are required to wear head, foot, hand and mouth protection. Males must have groin protection. Mouthpieces are required regardless of face shields. Light contact to the headgear is acceptable in all rank and age divisions. Face shields are part of headgear. Competitors can receive two warnings per fight for any reason, upon third incident the fighter will be disqualified. Contact to illegal targets will result in a warning. Those areas include face (nonaccidental), groin, spine, and neck. Underbelt: 6 years and under 3pt. / 7 years and up 5pt. All techniques are one point. Black Belt: matches are five points. All techniques are one point. Students from the same school will be separated in the first round if possible. Once a bracket begins it is closed, no late entries. Head referee will have authority to make decisions on a case by case basis. No sweeps or takedowns allowed. COACHING Coaching is allowed in sparring divisions. Coaches must have a pass and be in designated areas. One coach per fighter. Anyone not able to act professionally will be asked to leave the ring. TEAM DEMO Team demos can be no longer than five minutes. Small Team 6 members or less. Large Team 7-20 members. Team Demos may include music, weapon, open hand, traditional, dance, gymnastics, breaking and self-defense. This division is scored on martial arts entertainment. SCORING All competitors will be scored at conclusion of division All scoring will be done on the supplied flip cards. Page 3

DIVISIONS We have 263 divisions for you and your children to participate in. Each division will have medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. Page 4

LOCATION Elmira College, Murray Athletic Center (The Domes) 170 Huck Finn Rd Click Here for a Map to Domes Horseheads, NY 14845 http://bit.ly/maptodomes The Murray Athletic Center is comprised of three geocentric domes, the Twin Tiers Martial Arts Championship will take place in the middle dome. The world's first geodesic dome athletic complex, the Murray Athletic Center, is one of the most unique athletic facilities in the Northeast. Located eight miles from downtown Elmira, the middle dome features a 2,000-seat gymnasium, upstairs mezzanine with plenty of room to stretch, a full-service snack bar, multiple locker rooms, meeting rooms, and of course a large court for the participants to compete. HOTEL INFORMATION Discount Rate Available Hilton Garden Inn 35 Arnot Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: 607-795-1111 $99 +tax per night for up to 2 nights, 2 Queen beds Group CODE: TMAC Holiday Inn 760 East Water Street Elmira, NY 14901 Phone: 607-734-4211 Country Inns & Suites 105 East Mall Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: 607-739-9205 Holiday Inn Express 2666 Corning Road Horseheads, NY 14848 Phone: 607-739-3681 Hampton Inn Elmira-Horseheads 51 Arnot Road Horseheads, NY 14845 (607) 795-3333 Page 5

Register Online at: TwinTiersMartialArtsChampionship.com Twin Tiers Presented by: Competitor Martial Arts Registration Form Championship Saturday, March 30, 2019 Black Belt Meeting 9:00 am Competitor Meeting 9:30 am EVENTS (Select mulitple events you will be participating in and select ONE rank category.) Open Traditional Open Traditional Point Forms Forms Weapons Weapons Sparring Beginner Intermediate Advanced Board Breaking Continuous RANK: Black Belt (white/yellow/gold/orange) (purple/green/blue) (red/brown) Sparring EARLY BIRD (EB) deadline is Jan 25, 2019. Tournament registration is $50 for 3 events, each additional event is $5. Spectator Pass is $5. Coaches Pass is $10*. PRE-REGISTRATION (PR) deadline is March 8, 2019. Tournament registration is $60 for 3 events, each additional event is $6. Spectator Pass is $6. Coaches Pass is $12*. LATE / DOOR (LD) registration is $65 for 3 events, each additional event is $7. Spectator Pass is $7. Coaches Pass is $15*. No Personal Checks accepted at the door. Cash or Credit Card only. *Schools with 10+ competitors will receive 1 free coaches pass. COMPETITOR INFORMATION (Please Print Neatly) Name: Gender: Date of Birth: / / Age on 3/30/19: Rank: Email: Phone: Full Address: Parent/Guardian Name: SCHOOL INFORMATION School Name: Instructor Name: School Email: Style: Rank/Dan: School Phone: TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT TOTAL REGISTRATION Select shirt sizes & quantities you want Please use correct rate (EB/PR/LD) # Child XS (2-4) # Adult L 1 Registration Fee ($50/$60/$65) =$ # Child S (6-8) # Adult XL # Extra Events x ($5/$6/$7) =$ # Child M (10-12) # Adult 2XL # Coach Passes x ($10/$12/$15) =$ # Child L (14-16) # Adult 3XL # Spectator Passes x ($5/$6/$7) =$ # Child XL (16-18) # Adult 4XL # T-shirt (Ch- Ad XL) ($15) =$ # Adult Small # Adult 5XL # T-shirt (2XL-3XL) ($18) =$ # Adult Medium # Adult 6XL # T-shirt (4XL-5XL) ($22) =$ # T-shirt (6XL) ($25) =$ Make Check Payable to: American Family Karate Cash or Credit ONLY at the door. ($35 fee for returned checks) TOTAL $ LIABILITY WAIVER Competitor or Guardian Signature: Mail check & form to: AFK 103 Hoffman St., Elmira NY 14905 Date: Tourny start 10:00 am I, the undersigned, release, American Family Karate, Elmira College, and all instructors and persons associated with this event in any capacity, from liability incurred as a result of my attendance and or participation at this event and damages or injury that may occur to me as a result of my participation and or competition in said event. This is including, but not limited to, any damages or injury I might suffer during said TOURNAMENT. I do hereby state that I am physically able to compete in this athletic endeavor and have not been heretofore advised by a physician and or medical authority against activity of this type. I furthermore acknowledge that I have been thoroughly trained and recommended to participate in said TOURNAMENT by my instructor who is a black belt in the martial arts. I have signed below as a GUARDIAN or PARENT of the undersigned minor or Adult Competitor. I understand that registration fees can not be refunded for any reason. I furthermore acknowledge that the waivers, releases, and affirmation stated above apply to said minor as the parent or legal guardian of said minor or adult competitor. 2019 Copyright -