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

MAY 5 - MAY 11, 2019

Traditional Okinawan Karate

Sensei Manuel deSaHosted by

2019

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TOURNAMENT

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

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/ uniform is required with sleeves and pant legs not rolled up but hemmed. Black gi top may be worn for kobudo competition.

• Groin and hand protectors are mandatory for all competitors, as well as chest protectors for female competitors.

• Helmets and body protection are optional but highly recommended for all competitors. If you chose not to wear a helmet, a mouthguard is mandatory.

• All traditional Okinawan weapons will be allowed for kobudo competition. ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITYAll athletes competing in this division must fill out the applicable registration form so that you can beassessed with a disability score. This form must be submitted no later than three days prior to the event and can be found on the Spirit of the North website.

4:30-5:15 Photo op with Shinjo Sensei - All welcome5:15 Jr. Black Belt check in5:30 Demonstrations6:00 Officials Meeting Black Belts be checked in by this time6:30 Competition begins8:30 (approx) Sayonara Party at Skybox Grill

Demonstrations - Jr. Black Belts/Black Belts Kata and Kumite

All ages Brown belt and below kata and kumite - Kobudo all ranks and ages

FRIDAY, May 10

SATURDAY, May 11

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

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

Check in children under 12 white, yellow, blue, red beltO�cials MeetingCompetition begins - Check in children under 12 purple/greenCheck in Para AthletesCheck in brown belt children under12Check in teen/adults brown and below 12 yrs to adult Check in kobudo

RULES & PROTOCOL FOR TOURNAMENT

Each rank will compete in kataimmediately followed by sparring.Once you are done competingyou are free to go or you canstay and watch the rest of the day’s events.

NOTE

UECHI BELT RANKINGSSee below for Uechi belt rankings so that you can choose the correct check in time if you are from a different 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

Grand MasterKiyohide Shinjo

Guest Instructor from Okinawa, Japan

SERVUS PLACE400 Campbell Road, St.Albert

Tournaments

Additional Guest Instructor

9th dan

Luis Plumacher

Training SeminarsDESA SCHOOL OF KARATE3 Rowland Crescent, St.Albert