Traditional Karate Championships 2016 When & Where: Saturday, June 25, 2016

Traditional Karate Championships 2016 When & Where: Saturday, June 25, 2016 Burns Middle School 4610 Goetz Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301 Pre-Registration Competitor Fees: Includes ALL Events Individual Kata Individual Kumite Team Kata Team Kumite $65.00 Deadline for Pre-Registration will be Friday, June 17, 2016 Checks and Money orders should be payable to: Traditional Karate Late Registration Competitor Fees: Include ALL Events Individual Kata Individual Kumite Team Kata Team Kumite $80.00 Late Registration after Friday, June 17, 2016 through day of tournament 8:00 am to 9:00 am Spectator Fees: Children 6 and under (Accompanied by a paying adult) Free Age 7 years and up $5.00 Payable at the door on the day of the tournament Awards: Medals for First, Second, & Third Places in all divisions Spirit awards to all children for participation Information: For More Information please call or email: 270-684-9500 tska.shotokan@gmail.com Send Registration Forms and Inquiries To or Fill Out Online: Traditional Karate 2753 Veach Road Owensboro, KY 42303 www.owensborokarate.com Allen Renfrow Tournament Director Look Forward To Seeing You There

! Championships Competitor Registration Forms Please Print clearly and legibly or type First Name Last Name Gender: M F Birth: M D Y Age: Weight: Height: Please circle your rank: Beginner (9 kyu) Novice (8 7 kyu) Intermediate ( 6 4 kyu) Advanced (3 kyu to 1 st Kyu) Black Belts (Shodan and Higher) Pre-registration fees are due by Friday, June 17, 2016. Registrations received after June 17, 2016 will be charged a $15.00 fee. Please note, we are not accepting registrations after 9:00 AM Saturday, June 25, 2016 ( One time competition fee, No refunds once registered) Address Telephone No. City State Zip School Name Instructor School Telephone No. Address City State Zip Please circle the events you will be competing Team Kata Kata Team Kumite Kumite Competition Fee All events included $ 65.00 Release and Waiver I with this submit my application for participation in the Traditional Karate Championships 2016. I understand that there are risks of injury involved in participating in the tournament. I claim full responsibility for myself in this event. I hereby waive and release any an all claims, cause of action, losses, damages, cost, expenses, either known, now existing or arising in the future, that I may have of whatever kind or nature against any tournament organizer or director, Burns Middle School, or anyone involved in any way with the tournament. I also agree that any photos taken of me during the tournament of events can be used, by the tournament organizers for publicity or promotion without the compensation of me. (Parent or Guardian if under 18) Signature Date

Team Kata Registration Form Select A Category Adults (18 & Up) Teens (13-17) Youth (12 & Under) Advanced (Any combination of black and brown belts) Intermediate (Any combination of color belts) Please Print clearly and legibly or type School Name Instructor Team Name Team Members: 1 2 3 *Alt. *Alternate can only compete if one of the original team members becomes injured Pre-registration fees are due by Friday, June 17, 2016. Registrations received after June 17, 2016 will be charged a $15.00 fee. Please note, we are not accepting registrations after 9:00 AM Saturday, June 25, 2016. ***PLEASE READ FOR RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY*** I/we (the signed above) with this submit my application for participation in the Traditional Karate Championships 2016. I understand that there are risks of injury involved in participating in the tournament. I claim full responsibility for myself in this event. I hereby waive and release any an all claims, cause of action, losses, damages, cost, expenses, either known, now existing or arising in the future, that I may have of whatever kind or nature against any tournament organizer or director, Burns Middle School, or anyone involved in any way with the tournament. I also agree that any photos taken of me during the tournament of events can be used, by the tournament organizers for publicity or promotion without the compensation of me.

Team Kumite Registration Form Requirements Combination of gender Any mix of kyu rank or any mix of advance rank No mix gender Any mix of kyu rank or any mix of advance rank No mix gender Any mix of kyu rank or any mix of advance rank Age (12 yrs & Under) (13 yrs 17 yrs) (18 & up) Please Print clearly and legibly or type School Name Instructor Team Name Team Members: 1 2 3 *Alt. *Alternate can only compete if one of the original team members becomes injured Pre-registration fees are due by Friday, June 17, 2016. Registrations received after June 17, 2016 will be charged a $15.00 fee. Please note, we are not accepting registrations after 9:00 AM Saturday, June 25, 2016. ***PLEASE READ FOR RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY*** I/we (the signed above) with this submit my application for participation in the Traditional Karate Championships 2016. I understand that there are risks of injury involved in participating in the tournament. I claim full responsibility for myself in this event. I hereby waive and release any an all claims, cause of action, losses, damages, cost, expenses, either known, now existing or arising in the future, that I may have of whatever kind or nature against any tournament organizer or director, Burns Middle School, or anyone involved in any way with the tournament. I also agree that any photos taken of me during the tournament of events can be used, by the tournament organizers for publicity or promotion without the compensation of me.

! 17 th Annual Championships Tournament Itinerary Saturday June 25, 2016 Check in Introduction and Opening Ceremony Competition Starts 8:00 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Tentative Order of Divisions All Team Kata ( Youth Adult ) 9:45 AM Youth Kata/Kumite ( Beg. Advance ) 10:00 AM Teen Kata / Kumite ( Beg. Advance ) 11:00AM Youth & Teen Team Kumite ( Beg. Advance ) 12:00 PM Adult Kata & Kumite ( Beg. Advance ) 1:00 PM Individual Black Belt Kata Male/Female Individual Black Belt Kumite Male/Female 2:00 PM 2:30 PM Adult Team Kumite ( Beg. Advance ) 3:00 PM *Itinerary is tentative and all times are subject to change*

Traditional Karate Championships 2016 Hotel Accommodations Comfort Suites Fairfield Inn Hampton Inn 230 Salem Drive 800 Salem Drive 615 Salem Drive Owensboro, KY Owensboro, KY Owensboro, KY 42303 42303 42303 270-926-7675 270-688-8887 270-926-2006 Rules The Tournament Rules are Traditional Karate Tournament Rules. Mandatory Equipment ~Fist guards ~Mouth guards ~Groin protection (males) ~Head Gear ~Chest guard Optional Equipment Dress Code ~Traditional Attire ~No rolled sleeves or pant legs ~Females must wear plain white T-shirt or sports bra underneath gi top ~No head bands or jewelry Check In Athletes will be able to check in until 9:00 AM the day of the tournament at Burns Middle School. Once registration is verified, you will receive your competitors pass for the Competition.

Traditional Karate Championships 2016 Children Divisions Boys/Girls 5 12 years of age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Black Belt Teen Divisions Kata Kumite Team Kata Team Kumite Boys/Girls 13 17 years of age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Black Belt Adult Divisions Kata Kumite Team Kata Team Kumite Men/Women 18 34 years of age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Black Belt Kata Kumite Team Kata Team Kumite Senior Divisions Men/Women 35 54 years of age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Black Belt Kata Kumite Team Kata Team Kumite **All divisions are subject to change**

Traditional Karate Championships 2016 Tournament Rules Katas 1. Color belts should perform lower level katas (Heians) 2. Brown belts should perform intermediate level katas 3. Black belts should perform advanced level katas. Criteria of Points 1. Contestants must demonstrate courtesy by bowing respectfully to the chief judge before and after the kata. 2. Katas should be performed with strong stances, correct timing and rhythm, focus, spirit (kiai), proper movements, and no hesitations. 3. Contestants performing a basic kata well should receive a higher score than a contestant who performs the above criteria average or poorly with an advanced kata. 4. Advanced katas require good basic and quick/ fluid movements that are natural. If a contestant performs an advanced kata with only basic movements and mechanical rhythm, the kata will be judged as a basic kata. Non-influencing Factors Scoring 1. Applause or cheers from spectators. 2. Excessively long or extra kiais. 3. Gymnastic type movements. 4. Vibrating hands to stimulate kime. 5. Theatrics and over-acting. 6. Crowd favorites. 7. Students, family, or friends competing. 1. Of the five scores, the high and low will be taken out. 2. The three remaining scores are added to reach a total score. 3. In the event of a tie, the lowest score will be added. 4. If there still a tie, the highest score will be added. 5. If a tie remains, the intermediate and advanced contestants perform a different kata. beginners perform the same kata. 6. An average of 6.0 is used for beginners and intermediates, 6.5 for brown belts, and 7.0 for black belts. Kumite Point System 1. Most matches are two waza ari or one ippon. 2. Black belt adult finals are four waza ari or two ippon. 3. If time is up before the necessary points are scored, the judges will make decision based upon contact warnings, jogais, points, aggressivness, size, differences and superiority. 4. All warnings will carry over to extension matches. Criteria for One Point (ippon) 1. A Technique delivered that would have rendered the unconscious if it were not controlled. It combines quick acceleration and rhythm, perfect timing and distance, and incredible strength. 2. When a technique is delivered to an opponent who does not attempt to block or move. 3. When a technique is delivered in instant before the opponents attacks. 4. After a sweep when an effective technique is delivered before, or at the same instant, the opponent hits the floor. Criteria for Half Point (wasa ari) 1. When a technique is delivered that would have disabled an opponent if not controlled. It combines speed, power, form, balance and control. 2. When an effective technique is delivered immediately after an opponent is swept to the floor. Stepping Out of the Ring (jogai) 1. First time is jogai ikkai (no point awarded). 2. Second time is jogai nikkai (half point awarded). 3. Third time is jogai sankai (half point to opponent). 4. Fourth time is jogai yonkai (half point to opponent). 5. Judge will decide jogai warnings based on size, attempts to stay in the ring, slipping, etc... 6. In black belts adult finals, after jogai yonkai, the judge will continue to award a half point to the opponent. Length of Matches 1. Most matches will be two minutes. 2. Black belts adult finals will be three minutes. 3. All extension matches shall be one minute. The first contestant to score in the extension match wins. 4. In the final match (if not before). In a 3rd and 4th place match, a winner must be chosen by the end of the second extension match (if not before). A winner must be chosen after the first extension in any other match. Target areas 1. Entire Head - front, side, and back (light to no contact).

Traditional Karate Championships 2016 Tournament Rules Contact 2. Front of body - from the chest to stomach. 3. Side of body - from armpits to above hips. 4. Back of body - entire back (except spine). 1. Light Warning - Keikoku (no point to opponent). 2. Moderate - Hansoku Chui (half point to opponent). 3. Excessive - Hansoku (disqualification). 4. Shikaku - Contestant must leave the tournament. 5. Any two keikokus equals a hansaku chui. 6. In giving warning, judges will consider excessiveness, size differrences, face mask, and/ or moving in or away from the target. Non-Contact 1. Head, neck throat, spine, groin, collarbone, knees. 2. No attacks below the belt, except sweeps to the ankles. Restrictions 1. No pushing, throwing, or grabbing and pulling. 2. All coaches, instructors, spectators, contestant, and volunteers MUST control their actions. If behavior / words are deemed disrespectful or bothersome, the individual(s) involved maybe asked to leave the tournament site. Equipment Officials 1. Mandatory, mouthpiece, knuckle pads, and cup (males). 2. Optional: face mask, chest protector, and shin or foot pads. 3. Any questionable equipment must have the approval of the ring official or tournament director. 1. Both the corner judge and the chief judge shall only have the power of one vote. 2. There must be at least three votes to determine a waza ari or ippon. 3. There must be at least two votes to determine a warning. 4. Chief Judges cannot wave down three flags unless corner judges change their minds after a judge s meeting or different judges see different techniques. 5. At least end of a match, if the score is 0-1, the chief judge must still call for "hantei". Team Kata 1. Scoring will be based on age and rank (refer to section Scoring, line 6). If a child does not fit the age or rank requirements, then the team must move up in age or rank division. 2. The criteria for the team kata will be based on the synchronization of the performers as well as the criteria for the individual kata requirements. Team Kumite 1. If a child does not fit the age or rank requirements on the team, than the team must move up in age or rank division. 2. All matches are Shobu Ippn. 3. The length of the matches is two minutes. 4. If a match ends in a draw, there will be no extensions. 5. The winning team is decided by the most points awarded, not by the number of matches won. 6. After all team members have competed, in the event of a tie, the team will decide who goes up to break the tie (the same person cannot go up again if the tiebreak match is draw). This is a new match, not an extension match; therefore, all previous warnings do not carry over as in individual extension matches. 7. In the finals, a winner must be chosen by the end of the third tiebreak match (if not before). In deciding 3rd and 4th, a winner must be chosen by the end of the second extension match (if not before). In any other match, a winner must be chosen after the first tiebreak match. 8. The order of the individuals listed on the registration form, will determine the fighting order for each participant.