Blann s 37 th Karate Classic Jimmy and Vicki Blann 1880 Forrest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671 Phone: 662-393-8311 Email: bmakarate@aol.com www.blannsmartialarts.com Dear Instructors, Coaches, Athletes and Parents, We would like to invite you to our Blann s 37 th Karate Classic being held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Southaven, Mississippi at the Sacred Heart School. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. with the tournament beginning at 10:05 sharp. We will begin with the youngest competitors. Competitors age 13 and older will not compete before 1:00 p.m. Our tournament is an event that has always featured fierce, fair and fun competition for all. PRE-REGISTER ONLY on or before Thursday, November 12 th. NO REGISTRATIONS TAKEN AT THE DOOR. By preregistering helps the tournament run more proficiently and start on time. To coach your athlete/child in designated coaches chair during kumite, you must wear a team warm-up and abide by the rules outlined in the USANKF rule book. We expect about 120 to 150 athletes, ages five through adult, to compete in kata and kumite. Contact us at 662-393-8311 or e-mail us at bmakarate@aol.com with any questions. We are looking forward to seeing you and having fellowship with our extended karate family. Sincerely, Jimmy Blann, 8 th Dan Vicki Blann, 6 th Dan Tournament Hosts/Directors P.S. Keeping with our tradition of awards, we have beautiful uniquely design medals that you will enjoy showing off to your friends and family.
Blann s 37 th Karate Classic 1880 Forrest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671 Saturday, November 14, 2015 NEW Location @ Sacred Heart School, 5150 Tchulahoma Rd., Southaven, MS 38671 Competitor Registration Name Address City State Zip Email Phone Age Date of birth: Male: Female: Beginner (under 1 yr.) Novice (1-2 yrs.) Inter. (2-3 yrs.) Advanced (3+ yrs.) Note: Anyone training three years or more regardless of belt color will compete in the advance division. Dojo Instructor *One or Two events $65.00 Kata only Kumite only Both Kata & Kumite Make checks payable to Jimmy Blann or CALL 662-393-8311 with your Credit/Debit Cards *PRE-REGISTER by Thursday November 12, 2015 Mail entry forms to: 1880 Forrest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671 Waiver & Release In order to participate in Blann s Karate Classic tournament and all related events, the undersigned agrees to assume all responsibility, liability, and risk associated with said events. On behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators I agree to forever discharge, hold harmless, and agree not to pursue litigation against Blann s Martial Arts, Sacred Heart School, Blann s Karate Classic, and their owners, agents, and staff as well as their sponsors and advertisers. I understand the nature of this event and agree that my medical health is stable enough to participate, and that I am adequately conditioned and skilled. I am solely responsible for any physical injuries (including death) that may occur. I will make my own decisions regarding the need and route for medical assessments/interventions, and will be responsible for any costs incurred for such. I release the administrating organizations from liability for personal property losses or damages incurred while participating. Finally I grant the promoters permission to use photographs and video of myself, without compensation, for promotions related to their professional activities. Signature Date Signature of Contestant or Signature of Parent/Guardian (if under 18 yrs. old)
37 th Blann s Karate Classic DATE: SATURDAY, November 14, 2015 PLACE: Sacred Heart School, 5150 Tchulahoma RD., Southaven, MS 38671 (Do not mail registration to Sacred Heart School) HOSTED BY: DIVISIONS: BLANN S MARTIAL ARTS SENSEI JIMMY & VICKI BLANN Dojo: 662-393-8311, Cell 901-484-8311 E-mail: bmakarate@aol.com KATA (FORMS), KUMITE (SPARRING) AGES 5 through adult BEGINNER, NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED Pre-register only (Before 11/12/2015) One or Two events $65.00 Spectators $5.00 Under 5 and over 60 FREE (Spectators) Checks Payable to Jimmy Blann or CALL with your Credit/Debit Cards Mail early registrations to: Blann s Martial Arts 1880 Forrest Drive Southaven, MS 38671 Download forms: www.blannsmartialarts.com Make pre-registration checks Payable to: Jimmy Blann CREDENTIALS PICKUP: 9:00 am - 10:00 am TOURNAMENT STARTS: 10:05 am
THERE MUST BE 3 OR MORE IN A DIVISION OR THAT DIVISION WILL BE COMBINED!!!! USA-NKF traditional rules apply 37 th Blann s Karate Classic Saturday, November 14, 2015 (NEW Tournament location) Sacred Heart School 5150 Tchulahoma, Southaven, MS 38671 (Do not mail registration to Sacred Heart School) Sponsored by: Blann's Martial Arts Mail entry forms to: 1880 Forrest Drive. Southaven, MS 38671 KATA and KUMITE 5/6 MALE (2) 5/6 FEMALE (2) 7/8 MALE (3) 7/8 FEMALE (2) 9/10 MALE (3) 9/10 FEMALE (3) 11/12 MALE (3) 11/12 FEMALE (3) 13/14 MALE (3) 13/14 FEMALE (2) 15/16/17 MALE (3) 15/16/17 FEMALE (2) 18/34 MALE (2) 18/34 FEMALE (2) 35/44 MALE (2) 35/44 FEMALE (2) 45/54 MALE (2) 45/54 FEMALE (2) 55+ MALE (2) 55+ FEMALE (2) Advance Divisions; Male Ages 18/30, 31/40, 41/49, 50+ Advance Divisions; Female Ages 18/30, 31/40, 41/49, 50+ Numbers in ( ) parenthesis represents the number of divisions for that age group. Note: In the 15/16/17 age group will be broken down if needed.
Tournament Itinerary 9:00 a, m. Doors open 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pickup competitors pass 10:00 a.m. Announcements, National Anthem and Prayer 10:10 a. m. Tournament begins with youngest age group called to staging PLEASE NOTE NO COMPETITOR 13 YEARS OR OLDER WILL COMPETE BEFORE 1:00 P.M.. 1:00 p.m. Adult Advance Kata called to staging