Tournament Rules




Rank


All competitors must compete in the highest belt level division he/she has earned.



Competitors


Each competitor must present him/herself to the referee with proper uniform and equipment and prepared to compete. If competitor is not ready, he/she can be penalized or disqualified.



Competitors Responsibilities


It is the responsibility of the competitor to know the rules and be ready for competition when called to do so. If the competitor is not at his/her ring ready to compete when competition begins, he/she will not be able to compete. If a competitor leaves the ring after the competition begins and is not present when his/her name is called to compete, that competitors name will be called three times. If he/she is still not present to compete, he/she will be disqualified.



Uniform


All competitors must wear a complete (top and bottom) uniform. The appropriate color belt or sash must be worn in competition. No T-shirts, sweats, tank tops or shoes are allowed in the sparring divisions. T-shirts, sweats, tank tops or shoes are allowed in forms and weapons, if they are part of the competitors official school uniform. Removal of the uniform top is allowed if the removal is considered relevant to the artistic expression or safety of the competitor.



Safety Equipment


NASKA approved headgear, hand pads and foot pads, mouth pieces (for male competitors) and chest guards (for all competitors 17 year old and younger) are mandatory for all competitors in sparring divisions.



Late Entries


Once a division has started (first competitor has started his/her form or weapon routine or the first divisional fight has started) not competitor(s) can be added to that division.



Protest


A competitor has the right to protest any infraction of the rules or if any mistake was made (not a judgment call). All protests must be made immediately. If a competitor wishes to protest he/she must first let the referee know that an infraction of the rules or mistake has been made. The referee will first attempt to settle the matter; if he/she cannot, he/she will summon the arbitrator to the ring to render a decision.



Self Defense


Each competitor will have a two minute time limit to perform his/her complete self defense. Under rank competitors are not allowed to use any weapons. Each competitor is required to demonstrate three different defenses, against three different attacks. Each defense must be done separately (one at a time) at regular speed, then all three defenses in sequence at full speed. Same requirements for Beg/Inter and Adv. Competitors must have assistance (partners) ready when called to compete.



Sparring


Two minute running time unless five points are scored before time has expired. If a match is tied at the end of two minutes, sudden victory (first person to score a point) overtime period will determine the match. All legal hand techniques will be awarded one (1) point. All legal kicking techniques will be awarded two (2) points. Penalty points that are awarded are worth (1) point each. The competitor who earns five (5) points by the end of the two minutes or whoever is ahead at the end of the two minutes is declared the winner. Points are awarded by a majority vote of all judges. A point is a controlled legal sport karate technique scored by a competitor inbounds, without time being called.



Black Belt Musical Forms


Must provide ready CD or cassette tape when division is called.



Black Belt Team Sparring


Three person team and each team member competes for one round. Three (3) one minute rounds, total points for all three rounds. Two (2) points kicks, one (1) point hand techniques. Order of competition must be determined before the first match begins. Five judges.



Youth & Adult under Black Belt Grand Champions
Division winners compete for one overall Grand Champion


*Youth Black Belt Forms Grand Champion
*Youth Black Belt Weapons Grand Champion
*Youth Under Black Belt Forms Grand Champion
(5 - 9 yrs all division winners)
*Youth Under Black Belt Forms Grand Champion
(1 0 -1 3 yrs all division winners)
*Youth Under Black Belt Forms Grand Champion
(14 - 17 yrs all division winners)
*Youth Under Black Belt Weapons Grand Champion
*Adult under Black Belt Forms Grand Champion
(Men and Women division winners)
*Adult under Black Belt Weapons Grand Champion



Black Belt Adult Grand Champion


18 yrs and older Men & Women Weapons
18 yrs and older Men & Women Forms
18 yrs and older Men Sparring Champion
18 yrs and older Women Sparring Champion



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