RULES

Katas will be judged on strong line, power, skills and how clean it is. There will be no start overs because we will be on a time limit.

Point Sparring

Punches                    1 pt

Kicks to Body           1 pt

Kicks to Head           2 pts

Spin/jump Kicks To Head             3 pts

Continuous Sparring

* 8 to 10 score

If a tie, a third round will take place to determine the winner

Point sparring will have one two-minute rounds with a break at the one minute mark. This competition will have a full 2 minute round.

Fouls: No leg kicks, no groin kicks, no sweeps or throws, no holding uniforms or legs, no elbows, and no knockouts. On 3rd warning the opponent will begin receiving points. No face contact for beginners and intermediate ranks. Advance ranks (Brown and Black) will have light face contact. 

No Hammer Fist to Top of Head!!

Blood will not be an immediate disqualification, if the head judge determines that the contact was malicious then they may decide to disqualify. Otherwise, we will give enough time to stop any bleeding and continue the fight. 

Division Age Brackets 

·        All divisions will be broken down into the age groups of the following, based on competitor’s age as of January 1, 2025:

o   5 and under

o   6 -7

o   8 -9

o   10 -11

o   12 -13

o   14 -15

o   16 -17

o   18 +

o   Brown / Red

o   Black Belt

·        Katas : Both boys and girls together

·        Kumite (Sparring) :

§  Boys

§  Girls

§  Brown / Red

§  Black Belt

·        If there is only 1 person in a division, that qualifies for an immediate win. That person will be allowed to rank up to the next level and still compete.