Traditional Martial Arts

Traditional Martial Arts Association Tournament 9266 Asbury Road Leroy, NY 14482 Traditional Martial Arts Association Tournament Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 LeRoy High School Gym 9300 South Street Road LeRoy, NY 14482 6th Annual TMAA Tournament

Kumite: Empty-Hand Kata Registration: 8:30 am Black Belt Meeting: 9:30 am Eliminations: 10:00 am Pre-Registration: $50 (up to 5 events) At The Door: $60 (up to 5 events) Spectators: $5 (5yrs old-under free) Sponsored By Soke William R Cavalier (Tatsu Do Martial Arts) Hanshi Dick Borrell (Borrell Karate Academy) Renshi Fred Merica (LeRoy Karate & Self-Defense Center) Tournament Rules: First 3 points win, no time limit, 5-point win for grand championship. Safety Equipment Required Mouth Guards, Hands, Feet, Groin Cup (males). No contact, Blood or Redness = Disqualification. Detailed Rules will be reviewed at black belt meeting. First 3 competitors perform, then score. High & Low scores are thrown out, added back in if a tie. If still tie a new Kata is required. Weapons Kata: Traditional Okinawan / Chinese weapons allowed. NO LIVE BLADES Team Kata: Self Defense: Tournament Schedule Kyu and Black Belt separate divisions **CANNOT BE MIXED** 3 Attacks minimum - 6 Attacks maximum (Black Belts can UKE for KYU ranks) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION We reserve the right to make any changes to divisions as necessary. Kata and Kumite judging will be 3-5 judges per ring. Go to our website at www.tatsudo.com for additional information, rules, and registration forms. Black Belt Men s GRAND CHAMPION Kumite: Black Belt Men s GRAND CHAMPION KATA: Black Belt Women s GRAND CHAMPION KUMITE: Black Belt Women s GRAND CHAMPION KATA: Black Belt Men s Grand Champion Self Defense: Black Belt Women s GRAND CHAMPION Self Defense: Best Supporting School

Traditional Martial Arts Association Tournament Competition Divisions ALL 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place winners will receive TROPHIES *Weapons Kata Code Division BWpKM BWpKW BWpKJ14+ KWp18+ Black Belt Men18+ Black Belt Women 18+ Black Belt 17-Under Kyu 18/over KWp13-17 Kyu 13-17 KWp12- Kyu 12/under *PLEASE NOTE: No Live Blades in Traditional Weapons Kata BEM BEW BEJ14+ BEJ13- BEM35+ BEW35+ Code Team Kata Division BTMW BTJ KT18+ Black Belt 18+ Black Belt Junior17- Kyu 18/over KT13-18 Kyu 13-17 KT12- Kyu 12/under Legend: Empty Hand Kata Code Division Black Belt Men18+ Black Belt Women 18+ Black Belt Junior14-17 Black Belt Junior13/under Black Belt Men35/over Black Belt Women35/over KEA35+M KEN35+M KEA35+W KEN35+W KEBB18+ KEA18+ KEN18+ KEBB15-17 KEA15-17 KEN15-17 KEBB11-14 KEA11-14 KEN11-14 KEPB7-10 KEOG7-10 KEY7-10 KEW7-10 Kyu 35+ Advanced - Men Kyu 35+ Novice - Men Kyu 35+ Advanced - Women Kyu 35+ Novice - Women Kyu 18+ Brown Belt Kyu 18+ Advanced Kyu 18+ Novice Kyu 15-17 Brown Belt Kyu 15-17 Advanced Kyu 15-17 Novice Kyu 11-14 Brown Belt Kyu 11-14 Advanced Kyu 11-14 Novice Kyu 7-10 Purple/Brown Kyu 7-10 Orange/Green Kyu 7-10 Yellow Kyu 7-10 White KEPW7- Kyu Pee Wee Under 7 *Self Defense Code Division BDM BDW BDJ KD18+ KD13-18 KD8-12 KD7U Black Belt Men18+ Black Belt Women18+ Black Belt Junior17- Kyu 18/over Kyu 13-17 Kyu 8-12 Kyu 7/ Under Kumite Code Division BSLM BSHM BSW BSJ BSJ BB-Light Weight-160# /Unde BB-Heavy Weight-161# /Ove Black Belt - Women Black Belt 17 under Black Belt 17 under KSA35+M KSA35+W KSN35+M KSN35+W KSBB18+ KSBB18+ KSA18+ KSA18+ KSN18+ KSN18+ KSBB15-17 KSBB15-17 KSA15-17 KSA15-17 KSN15-17 KSN15-17 KSBB11-14 KSBB11-14 KSA11-14 KSA11-14 KSN11-14 KSN11-14 KSPB7-10 KSOG7-10 KSY7-10 KSW7-10 KSPW7- Kyu 35+ Advanced - Men Kyu 35+ Advanced - Women Kyu 35+ Novice - Men Kyu 35+ Novice - Women Kyu 18+ Brown Belt Kyu 18+ Brown Belt Kyu 18+ Advanced Kyu 18+ Advanced Kyu 18+ Novice Kyu 18+ 15-17 Novice Brown Belt Kyu 15-17 Brown Belt Kyu 15-17 Advanced Kyu 15-17 Advanced Kyu 15-17 Novice Kyu 15-17 11-14 Novice Brown Belt Kyu 11-14 Brown Belt Kyu 11-14 Advanced Kyu 11-14 Advanced Kyu 11-14 Novice Kyu 11-14 7-10 Purple/Brown Novice Kyu 7-10 Orange/Green Kyu 7-10 Yellow Kyu 7-10 White Kyu Pee Wee Under 7 Rank Codes: B=Black Belt J=Junior Black Belt K=Kyu BB=Brown Belt P=Purple Belt A=Advanced N=Novice Age Codes: 35+ = 35 and older 18+ = 18 and over 15-17 = 15-17 yrs. Old 11-14 = 11-14 yrs. Old 7-10 = 7-10 yrs. Old 7- = Under 7 yrs. Event Codes: Wp=Weapons Kata E=Empty Hand Kata S=Sparring D=Self Defense T=Team Kata M=Men 18/over W=Women 18/over U= Under

Traditional Martial Arts Association Tournament Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 Please enter me into the Traditional Martial Arts Association Tournament to be held at the LeRoy High School, LeRoy NY on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 Name: Rank: Addr ess: Street City State Zip Phone: Dat e of Birt h: Age: W eight : St yl e/ Syst em: I ns tr uctor: Sc hool Name: School Phone:( ) EMAIL: I, the undersigned, do hereby Voluntarily submit my application for participation in the Traditional Martial Arts Association Tournament scheduled on the above date and place and do hereby assume full responsibility for any or all damages, injuries or losses that I may incur while attending or participating in the aforementioned event. I hereby waive any or all claims against the promoters, operators and/or persons of said event, their employees and agents, individually or otherwise for any claims for damages, injuries or losses that I may sustain. I further hold harmless the above mentioned and specifically covenant not to bring suit to the individuals or organizations mentioned above, and upon which they have relied in accepting the above application. I fully understand that any treatment provided to me as a response to any possible injury, will be of first aid type only. My signature on this application is a knowing representation that I have fully read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions contained herein and upon which I intend the promoters to rely. Applicants Signature Parent/Guardian if under 21 Date ** ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM**

Empty-Hand Kata Kumite Weapons Kata Self Defense Team Kata TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT Pre-Registration Last Name First Name Rank Age Please check appropriate columns participating in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Enclosed Amount School Name: Instructor: Phone: E-Mail: Pre-registration Prices: Kata/ Kumite/ Weapons Kata/ Team Kata/ Self Defense (up to 5 events): $50 pre-registration $60 At the door To receive the pre-registration prices, Pre-Registrations and Checks must be received by October, 15 th,2018 Mail Pre-registrations, Completed Waiver Forms and Payment To: Fred Merica, 9266 Asbury Road, Le Roy NY 14482 Phone: (585) 414-3181 Make Checks payable to: LeRoy Karate & Self Defense Center Visit www.tatsudo.com to download additional copies of Pre-registration and Waiver Forms

Traditional Martial Arts Association Tournament Rules All Judges Must Be a Minimum of 18 Years Old (Exception Junior Black Belts may judge with permission from their Sensei and the Chief Referee and the Arbitrator) Any Competitor acting in an unsportsmanlike manner will automatically be disqualified. All competitors and judges will wear traditional uniforms, no exceptions. No Hats to be worn on the competition floor please Kumite: All Ranks First opponent to score 3 points wins (no time limits) First opponent to score 5 points in Grand Champion competition match wins (No time limits) No Blood, If blood or redness occurs, the one causing is disqualified. No face contact: 1st contact, one warning; 2nd contact, one point given to opponent: 3rd contact Disqualification ( Three Judges must see contact, Center Judge has two votes for contact only) No Groin, Kidney, Joints, or Back of the Head Techniques, No Sweeps, Leg Checks, or Finger Stabs. Must have Safety Gear for the following: Head, Hands, Feet, Groin, Mouth Three Times run out of the ring. Point goes to the Opponent Black Belts: No contact to the face, Light to the Body Kata: All Ranks (Run first 3 competitors then begin scoring) Throw out High and Low Scores and add the rest for score In case of a tie, add the high and low scores into original score. If this does not break the tie contestants must do a new Kata if they know one. Weapons: All Ranks Traditional Okinawan/Chinese weapons allowed. No live weapons. Self-Defense: Six Attacks (Minimum of 3, maximum of 6) Attacks can be with weapons or empty hands. Scoring is the same as with Kata (not by show of hands) Black Belts can be UKE for KYU Ranks Team Kata: 2 to 6 competitors max: Empty hands, weapons, kumitachi (bokken) allowed. NO LIVE BLADES!

Traditional Martial Arts Association Rules of Authority The Chief Referee is in charge of the competition floor. Each Arbitrator will be in charge of two Rings that they will be assigned to for the entire competition. Arbitrators will consult with the Chief Referee on any conflict that they feel they cannot handle themselves Arbitrators have the authority to eject a judge they feel is not fulfilling their duties. Arbitrators are asked to periodically check with score keepers to make sure that they are keeping accurate records TMAA Tournament rules are the only rules that will apply during this competition. The Tournament Coordinators will be the sole authorities on the Interpretation of TMAA Tournament Rules. Center Referees have two votes on the excessive contact call only, otherwise they have One vote for a point. Center Referees will confer with their Arbitrator if they feel that a judge should be removed. Center Referees should also keep track of opponents Kumite points as a check to the score keepers, the Center Referee will supersede the score keepers point tally in a Kumite Match in the event of a discrepancy.

Tournament Schedule Registration: 8:30 am Black Belt Meeting: 9:30 am Eliminations: 10:00 am Pre-Registration: $50 (up to 5 events) At The Door: $60 (up to 5 events) Spectators: $5 Sponsored By Soke William R Cavalier (Tatsu Do Martial Arts) Hanshi Dick Borrell (Borrell Karate Academy) Renshi Fred Merica (LeRoy Karate & Self-Defense Center) Hanshi Dick Borrell Soke William R. Cavalier Renshi Fred Merica (Borrell Karate Academy) (Tatsu Do Martial Arts) (Tatsu Do Martial Arts) (716) 474 1305 (585) 943-5160 (585) 414-3181 Contact Information: mericas@rochester.rr.com Phone: (585) 414-3181 Visit www.tatsudo.com for additional information, rules, and registration forms