Traditional Okinawan KarateKoshukai - Taikai(Seminar Training) (Tournament)

MAY 1 - MAY 6, 2017

Traditional Okinawan Karate

Sensei Scott Reed Sensei Sean Carter

Master Ric Martin8th dan

Senior Guest Instructor

DESA SCHOOL OF KARATE3 Rowland Crescent, St.Albert

SERVUS PLACE400 Campbell Road, St.Albert

Sensei Manuel deSaHosted by

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Member of

Training Seminars Tournaments

Additional Guest instructors

This is a good will tournament. Discourteous or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated.Each competitor may enter one kata, one kobudo and one kumite division.

Traditional white gi is required. Sleeves may not be rolled up and maybe no shorter than half way up forearm. Pant legs may not be rolled up.

KATAKarate Kata will be judged using the �ag system. Should you advance toa next round, students green belt and above must perform a di�erent kata.

Kobudo Kata will be judged using the point system and a di�erent kata isnot required if there is a tie. All traditional Okinawan weapons will be allowed.

KUMITE Groin protection for males and hand protection and mouthguards are mandatory for all competitors. Helmets are optional for all competitors but recommended for those under 18. Chest protection is mandatory for all females and body protection is recommended for males under 18 years of age.

TOURNAMENT

5:30 O�cials meeting5:30 Check in for white/yellow/blue & red belt children6:00 Competition begins6:15 Check in for purple belt children7:00 Check in for kobudo competitors all levels

White to purple belt children and kobudo all ranks competiton

Green belt and above children, teen/adult all rank, Jr. Black andBlack Belt competition

FRIDAY, May 5

SATURDAY, May 6

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am10:00 am10:30 am11:15am11:45 am

Concession will be available both Friday & Saturday with hot food,beverages & snacks.

WKF rules for kata and kumite will be used. For a complete listing visit our website at:www.spiritofthenorth.net/rulesandprotocol

Check in green/brown/Jr. Black belt childrenCheck in teen/adult purple belt & belowO�cials meetingCompetition beginsCheck in Teen/adult green/brown beltCheck in Jr. Black 12+ yearsBlack Belts competing must be checked in

RULES & PROTOCOL FOR TOURNAMENT

Sensei Chris Eckert Sensei Steve Hartnett

Each rank will compete in kataimmediately followed by sparring.

Once you are done competingyou are free to go or you can stay and watch the rest of the day’s events.

NOTE

UECHI BELT RANKINGSSee below for uechi beltrankings so that you canchoose the correct check intime if you are from a di�erent style.Jyukyu - whiteKyukyu - yellowHachikyu - blueShichikyu - redRokkyu- purpleGokyu/yonkyu - greenSankyu, nikyu, ikkyu - brown

SERVUS PLACE400 Campbell Road, St.AlbertTournaments Take Place at:

SERVUS PLACE400 Campbell Road St. Albert, Alberta

Note: All of above equipment is to be provided by participants