Toledo School for the Arts Great Lakes Seiwa Kai Goju Ryu Karatedo TSA Karatedo students have two required performances (tournaments) during the 2015-2016 school year. The first is on Saturday, February 6 at Bedford s Douglas Rd. School. The second will be at TSA on Sunday, May 8 at TSA and will be held in conjunction with the TSA Great Lakes Seiwa Kai Seminar on May 6, 7, and 8. The seminar sessions and tournament will also serve as end of the school year shinsa (grading). Dan (black belt) grading is on Saturday, May 7 following the last seminar session, and is closed to the public. Attendance at each performance (tournament) will be worth 300 points. Failure to attend a performance will result in a loss of the points unless an alternative assignment is completed. However, no written assignment can substitute for the experience of performing your kata and kumite skills in front of judges and an audience. The alternative assignment will be posted on the Great lakes Seiwa Kai website.
GREAT LAKES SEIWA KAI FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM NAME PHONE ADDRESS EMAIL CITY/STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL COUNTRY DATE OF BIRTH / / AGE DOJO TEACHER STYLE PHYSICAL OR HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS PARTICIPANT WAVER and AFFIRMATION OF ACCURACY In consideration of my acceptance into this seminar and tournament, I agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify this organization, including but not limited to, participating members and instructors, all clubs, organizations, and firms of any and all liability for injuries, disease, or ill health, or the aggravation of such, all claims, demands, costs, or losses and expenses, including claims at law, which I or my heirs and personal representatives may have arising out of, or caused in any way by, or having connection with my participation in this contest and/or in the care or use of, custody and control of any involved organization, including travel to and from the tournament. All photos of me at these events may be used at the club s discretion, and we wave compensation for them. I additionally affirm that all tournament registration information is true and accurate. Participant s Signature Date / / Co-signed if under 21 (Legal Guardian) Total Cost ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To be Completed for the Seiwa Kai Friendship Tournament NAME GENDER (Check One) MALE FEMALE AGE (Check One) (CHILD) 6-7 8-9 10-11 (YOUTH) 12-13 14-15 16-17 (ADULT) 18-34 35-44 45+ KARATE-DO EXPERIENCE (Check One) EVENTS BEGINNER Under one year of training KUMITE NOVICE Under two years of training or Green Belt KATA INTERMEDIATE Under three years of training or Brown Belt ADVANCED Three or more years of training or Black Belt * Divisions and rules may be modified at the discretion of the Director of Competition.
BEDFORD COMMUNITY EDUCATION GREAT LAKES SEIWA-KAI GOJU RYU KARATE-DO FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 WHERE: DOUGLAS ROAD SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 6875 DOUGLAS ROAD, LAMBERTVILLE, MI 48144 TIME: 9:00 TO 10:00 LATE REGISTRATION 10:00 COMPETITION BEGINS DIRECTIONS www.mapquest.com EVENTS KATA *Modified USANKF Rules will be used in all divisions. See the link below. http://www.teamusa.org/usa-karate/officials-and-coaches/officials-resources 1. Beginner competitors may perform only the following katas: Taikyoku, Heian (Pinan), Gekisai, Fukyu Kata, and Kihon Kata. 2. Novice competitors may perform any of the beginner kata plus Sanchin, Saifa, and Tekki (Naihanchi, Naifanchi) Shodan, Nidan, and Sandan 3. Intermediate competitors may perform any traditional karate kata. 4. Advanced competitors may perform any traditional karate kata. 5. Competitors may repeat the same kata in every round, except in all Advanced Divisions where competitors must perform a different kata in the final ( medal ) round. KUMITE *Modified USANKF Rules will be used in all divisions. See the link below. http://www.teamusa.org/usa-karate/officials-and-coaches/officials-resources FEES for the Tournament Entry Fees: No entry fees for students kindergarten through university undergraduate Spectators: Adults $7 Students (non-participant) $5 Children (under school age) $3 (Make Checks Payable To: Mark Cramer) TSA STUDENTS: This is one of two required performances for the 2015-16 schoolyear. Failure to attend either performance will result in the student being given written assignments. ORDER OF EVENTS and TIME SCHEDULE Youngest Divisions First (Kata First Followed by Kumite) Beginners first followed by Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced AWARDS 1st - 4 th Place; Gold, Silver, & Dual Bronze Medals INFORMATION Mark Cramer Mcramer@TS4Arts.org
USANKF Rules of Competition (Abbreviated) Kata Kata is not a dance or a theatrical performance. It must adhere to traditional Karatedo values and principles. It must be realistic in fighting terms and display concentration, power, and potential impact in its techniques. It must demonstrate strength, power, and speed as well as grace, rhythm and balance. Each of the three categories below should be given equal consideration. 1. Conformance to the kata itself and to the standards of the applicable style (ryu-ha). 2. Technical Performance a. Stances b. Techniques c. Transitional movements d. Timing/Synchronization e. Correct Breathing f. Focus (kime) g. Technical Difficulty 3. Athletic Performance a. Strength b. Speed c. Balance d. Rhythm Kumite A kumite match is to 8 points or until time expires in which case the person with the most points is declared the winner. Scores are as follows: A. Ippon Three Points B. Waza-Ari Two Points C. Yuko One Point Ippon Waza-Ari Yuko Criteria: A score is awarded only when a technique meets all 6 of the following criteria and is delivered to scoring area: (1) Good Form (2) Sporting Attitude (3) Vigorous Application (4) Awareness (Zanshin) (5) Good Timing (6) Correct Distance Scoring Area: Attacks are limited to the following areas: (1) Head (2) Face (3) Neck (4) Abdomen (5) Chest (6) Back (7) Side Ippon (3 points) is awarded for: a. Jodan (head level) kicks b. Any scoring technique delivered on a thrown or fallen opponent while the torso (upper body or trunk) is on the tatami Waza-Ari (2 Points) is awarded for: Chudan (middle body above the pubic bone) kicks Yuko (1 Point) is awarded for: a. Chudan or Jodan Tsuki b. Chudan or Jodan Uchi
Ties (Hikiwake) If scores are equal, the decision will be made by a final vote (Hantei) of the four Judges and the Referee, each casting their vote. A decision in favor of one or the other competitor is obligatory and is taken on the basis of the following criteria: a. The attitude, fighting spirit, and strength demonstrated by the contestants. b. The superiority of tactics and techniques displayed. c. Which of the contestants has initiated the majority of the action. Prohibited Behavior There are two categories of prohibited behavior, Category 1 and Category 2. Category 1: The Referee crosses his/her open hands with the edge of one wrist on the edge of the other at chest level. 1. Techniques which make excessive contact, having regard to the scoring area attacked, and techniques which make contact with the throat. (Under the age of 18, no contact to the face or head with the hands is allowed, but controlled (skin-touch) contact with the feet is permissible. In all 18 and older divisions, controlled (skin-touch) contact with both the hands and the feet is permissible.) 2. Attacks to the arms or legs, groin, joints, or instep. 3. Attacks to the face with open hand techniques. 4. Dangerous or forbidden throwing techniques. Category 2: The Referee points with a bent arm at the face of the offender. 1. Feigning, or exaggerating injury. 2. Exit from the competition area (Jogai) not caused by the opponent. 3. Self-endangerment by indulging in behavior which exposes the contestant to injury by the opponent, or failing to take adequate measures for self-protection, (Mubobi). 4. Avoiding combat as a means of preventing the opponent from having the opportunity to score. 5. Passivity not attempting to engage in combat. (Cannot be given with less than 10 seconds left of the match.) 6. Clinching, wrestling, pushing, or standing chest to chest without attempting a scoring technique or takedown. 7. Grabbing the opponent with both hands for any other reasons than executing a takedown upon catching the opponent s kicking leg. 8. Grabbing the opponent s arm or karate-gi with one hand without immediately attempting a scoring technique or takedown. 9. Techniques which by their nature cannot be controlled for the safety of the opponent and dangerous and uncontrolled attacks. 10. Simulated attacks with the head, knees, or elbows. 11. Talking to or goading the opponent, failing to obey the orders of the Referee, discourteous behavior towards the Refereeing officials, or other breaches of etiquette.
8 COMPETITOR MODIFIED REPEGHAGE A BRACKET (WINNER ADVANCES) 1. 2. 3. (A WINNER) 4. ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 B BRACKET (WINNER ADVANCES) 5. 6. 7. (B WINNER) 8. ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND A WINNER B WINNER WINNER (GOLD) (SILVER) REPEGHAGE ROUNDS A BRACKET L ROUND 1. L ROUND 2. B BRACKET L ROUND 1. L ROUND 2. (BRONZE) (BRONZE)