Brian Hobson & Darren Myers are proud to present the

17 Annual Sanctioned Event

TRADITIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

4 Junior Championships Belts & Beautiful Customized Awards!

4 Adult Championship Belts for Black Belt GRAND CHAMPIONS!

2017 SHURI CASTLE CUP will be awarded to the Most Successful Dojo!

Pre-Register On-Line by atOctober 12th or register at the doorwww.tournamentinabox.com

Saturday, October 14thHampton University Convocation Center

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ELITE DIVISIONS with $1,000 CASH PRIZESNEW

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NEW for 2017!!!

8 ELITE ADVANCED DIVISIONS

$1,000$1,000Cash PrizesCash Prizes

$1,000Cash Prizes

Adult Male KataEK101

Adult Male Kumite3 Weight Class:

ES101 -67kg (148lbs & under)ES102 -75kg (149-165lbs)

ES103 +75kg (166lbs & over)

Adult Female KataEK201

Adult Female Kumite3 Weight Classes:

ES201 -55kg (121lbs & under)ES202 -61kg (122 - 135lbs)

ES203 +61kg (136lbs & over)

Ÿ Registration Fee is $100 per division.Ÿ Participants must compete in either Elite Advanced Division or regular Advance

Divisions. Participants cannot compete in both.Ÿ Elite Divisions must have a minimum of 10 participants to qualify for the $1,000

cash prize. If division has less than 10 participants, the cash prize will be equal to the number of competitiors, i.e. 6 participants = $600; 8 participants = $800, etc.

Ÿ Weight classes may be combined in order to reach the minimum number of competitors for the $1,000 cash prize only if all participants and coaches agree.

Ÿ Participants must be age 16 or older for Kata and 18 or older for Kumite.

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NEW for 2017!!!Dojo Rebate Incentives

Your Dojo can earn rebates at the Battle at Shuri Castle!

It’s EASY!

The more students you bring to compete and officials to

referee and judge, the more money your Dojo will earn for

your participation.

15 Students and 1 Official = $5 per student*

25 Students and 2 Officials = $10 per student*

It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for helping to make the

Battle at Shuri Castle Tournament a SUCCESS!!All Referees and Judges must officiate the entire event. Lunch will be provided

for all officials. Rebates will be presented upon the conclusion of the event.

˜ ˜17 Annual Battle at Shuri CastleDATE: Saturday, October 14, 2017

LOCATION: Hampton University Convocation Center, 700 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23668

AT THE DOOR REGISTRATION: Begins at 8:00am

JUDGES MEETING: 9:30am Officials required to wear white gi or gray slacks/white shirt/tie/blue blazer

COMPETITION BEGINS: 10am SHARP!!! Adult Black Belt weapons and Kata will compete first.

PRE-REGISTRATION: On-line at www.tournamentinabox.com Fax: (757) 483-1566 Mail: VA Martial Arts Center, 3325 Taylor Road, Suite 102, Chesapeake, VA 23321

ENTRY FEE: Pre-registration received by October 12th $70; after October 12th or on-site $85 (cash only) PowerKid, Tiny Turtles Pre-Reg $45; after October 12th or on-site $60 (cash only) Team Kumite: $45 received by October 12th; after October 12th or on-site $60 Elite Kata or Kumite: $100 per division. Must be a minimum of 10 participants in Elite divisions or money will be refunded. * Advanced competitors may compete in either the Advanced divisions or the Elite divisions, but may not compete in both.

SPECTATORS: 13 years old & up: $10; 12 years old & under: $5; 4 and under FREERULES: USA Karate (USA-NKF) Modified (Rules review during Judges Meeting)ELIGIBILITY: Must be from a traditional Japanese/Okinawan Karate system to compete.DIRECTORS: Hanshi Brian Hobson, Shorin-Ryu Kiyobukan Kyokai (757) 825-CHOP Hanshi Darren Myers, Motobu Ha Shito-Ryu Kuniba Kai (757) 483-0195SANCTIONED BY: USA Karate/USA National Karate Federation (Member US Olympic Committee)

INSTRUCTORS...TAKE HOME THE % 2017 SHURI CASTLE CUP % For every place your students win, your Dojo will receive points. 1st place=3 points, 2nd place =2 points, 3rd place = 1 point. Winning a Grand Championship earns 4 additional points. The school with the most points at the end of the tournament will be awarded the prestigious SHURI CASTLE CUP.

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KATA division will be separate for all Males and Females• ”Two-at-a-Time” flag system for judging will be used (red and blue) except in Black Belt adult divisions which

will be one-at-a-time. Scorecards will be used in the Grand Championship rounds.• The same kata can be performed in every round or can be changed every round. Adult Black Belts must

perform a different Kata from the previous round in the finals for first and second place.• Only “Budo” based kata will be recognized from traditional Okinawan or Japanese lineage. Performance must

be traditional in manner. Altering, removing or adding moves can result in disqualification.KOBUDO forms must also be from a recognized Ryu-Kyu system. Scorecards will be used for Kobudo.

• Approved Weapons: bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku, kama and eku.• If a tie occurs, the same or different kata will be performed and then scored. Brown and black belts must

perform a different kata with the same or different weapon. All weapons compete together.KUMITE: Males and females will compete separately. Children may have to show proof of age.

• Competition will be USA Karate/USA-NKF modified. We will review rules prior to competition.• Men’s adult black belt division, athletes will line up according to height, then will be evenly divided into the tall

and short divisions.MANDATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Foam dipped headgear (headgear option in adult black belt), mouthpiece,

groin cups (males), USA Karate approved hand, shin and foot pads are required in all divisions. Approved equipment will be available for purchase at the tournament site.

UNIFORM: White traditional karate gi will be mandatory for all competitors, with a maximum of 2 emblems (left chest and shoulder). No patches, piping, embroidery or screen-printed designs on the back or pants of the gi. These rules will be followed. NO EXCEPTIONS!

OFFICIALS: All judges must be a black belt from a traditional karate background. All judges are required to wear the officials uniform (blue blazer, gray pants, white shirt and tie) or white karate gi.

COACHES: All coaches must be at least brown belt. All coaches are required to wear a tracksuit or white karate gi. NO EXCEPTIONS! Coaches are strongly encouraged to attend the black belt meeting.AWARDS: All 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners will receive beautiful, custom medals.

2017 Battle at Shuri Castle ChampionshipsUSA KARATE SANCTIONED EVENT

Intermediate - 2-4 yrs training (Red-Brown)Advanced - 4+ yrs training (Brown-Black)

PK1 PowerKid 1, Tiny Tigers (less than 6 mos)PK2 PowerKid 2, Tiny Tigers (6 months +)

TEAM KUMITE (Must Register at the Door)TS1 9 & Under Beginner/NoviceTS2 9 & Under Intermediate/AdvTS3 10 - 12 Beginner/NoviceTS4 10 - 12 IntermediateTS5 10 - 12 AdvancedTS6 13 - 15 Beginner/NoviceTS7 13 - 15 IntermediateTS8 13 - 15 AdvancedTS9 16 - 17 Beginner/NoviceTS10 16 - 17 IntermediateTS11 16 - 17 AdvancedTS12 18+ Beginner/NoviceTS13 18+ IntermediateTS14 18+ Advanced

Name:_________________________________________________________ USA-NKF #:_______ DOB:_____________

E-mail:________________________________________________________ [ ] Male [ ] Female Age:______

Address:_______________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________

City:__________________________________________________________ State:____________ Zip:______________

Karate Rank:_________________________ Years Training:_____________ Style:_______________________________

Instructor's Name:_______________________________________ Dojo:_________________________________________

Dojo Address:___________________________________________________ State:____________ Zip:_______________

Dojo Phone:__________________________________ Dojo E-Mail:____________________________________________

Registration Fee (1 Fee covers all events) PowerKid

Pre-Reg before October 12th $70.00 $45.00 K____________ Kata

Registration After October 12th $85.00 $60.00 S____________ Kumite

W___________ Kobudo

Total Amount Paid:____________________ [ ] Check [ ] Money Order

Credit Card_________________________________ Expires___________ CCV___________

Name on Card________________________________________ Phone_____________________Make Checks Payable to: Virginia Martial Arts Center

3325 Taylor Road, Suite 102Chesapeake, VA 23321

Parent or Guardian if under 18

2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent

2017 Battle at Shuri Castle Karate ChampionshipsTOURNAMENT APPLICATION

Enter the Division Numbers:

Adult and Minor Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability

disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions's or negligence but the

actions, inactions or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be

other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the

damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.

Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:_________________

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Virginia Martial Arts Center and Brian Hobson School of Karate athletics/sports

program, and related events and activities, the undersigned:

1. Agrees that prior to participating, the (if under 18) Parent or Guardian, will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the

participant and/or Parent or Guardian, believes anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor or Battle at Shuri

Castle Karate Championships personnel of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.

including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise.

4. All entries are final, no refunds will be given. I fully understand that any medical treatment given will be of a first aid treatment type only.

I consent that any pictures furnished by me or any pictures taken of me in connection with the Tournament can be used for publicity, promotion

or television showing now or in the future, and I waive compensation in regard thereto. The Director or his authorized agent(s) reserve the right

3. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Budoka Enterprises, Inc. , T/A Virginia Martial Arts Center, USA Karate, Hampton University

Convocation Center, Hampton University, its officers, regional sports organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors,

advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as "releasees" from any and all

liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury

6. Statement of Health: By my and/or Parent/Guardian's signature below I confirm that I am in sound health and there is no reason why I cannot

participate in this championship and/or event.

to refuse entry to any person, school, team or club.

5. PLEASE NOTE: All athletes must be covered by health or medical insurance in order to compete. Participant Secondary Medical Insurance is

included as a benefit of USA Karate membership. Non-members without medical insurance coverage may obtain Secondary Medical Insurance for

$50.00, which includes 2017 membership in USA Karate.

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TEAM KUMITE

REGISTRATION FORM

TEAM NAME: _________________________________________________________________

PRICE: $45 per Team Pre-Registered by October 12th

$60 per Team Registered after October 15th or at the Door

CATEGORY: All Team Kumite Divisions are mixed gender. Team may be made up of

males and/or females (3 athletes maximum). Divisions are determined by the oldest

and most experienced level member on the team.

o TS1 9 & Under Beginner/Novice

o TS2 9 & Under Intermediate/Adv

o TS3 10 - 12 Beginner/Novice

o TS4 10 - 12 Intermediate

o TS5 10 - 12 Advanced

o TS6 13 - 15 Beginner/Novice

o TS7 13 - 15 Intermediate

o TS8 13 - 15 Advanced

! o TS9 16 - 17 Beginner/Novice

o TS10 16 - 17 Intermediate

o TS11 16 - 17 Advanced

o TS12 18+ Beginner/Novice

o TS13 18+ Intermediate

o TS14 18+ Advanced

NAME USA KARATE MEMBERSHIP NO.

AGE EXPERIENCE LEVEL

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CLUB/DOJO NAME:

INSTRUCTOR/SENSEI’S NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

Instructor’s Signature: DATE:

NOTE: All Team Participants and Parents of Team Participants must sign the Waiver below.

Adult and Minor (under 18) Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the USA National Karate-do Federation athletics/sports program, the 2017 Battle at Shuri Castle Karate Championships, and related events and activities, the undersigned: 1. Agrees that prior to participating, they know and understand the Rules of Competition, and that they (if under 18 years of age a Parent or Guardian) will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the participant and/or Parent or Guardian, believes anything is, or may be, unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor and the Battle at Shuri Castle Karate Championships personnel of such condition(s) and refuse to participate unless and until such condition is remedied. 2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inaction’s or negligence but the actions, inaction’s or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. The undersigned assumes all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death. 3. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue The USA National Karate-do Federation, Budoka Enterprises, Inc., T/A Virginia Martial Arts Center, Darren Myers, Brian Hobson Karate Studio, Brian Hobson, Hampton University Convocation Center, Hampton University, its officers, its affiliated clubs, regional sports organizations, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches and other employees, staff, official and volunteers of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “releasees” from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise. The undersigned shall indemnify the releasees and hold them harmless for any losses, liability or damages which may result from any failure or defect of such release. 4. All entries are final, no refunds will be given. I fully understand that any medical treatment given will be of a first aid treatment type only. I consent that any pictures furnished by me or any and all photographs or video images taken of me in connection with the Tournament can be reproduced and used for publicity, promotion or other purpose by the USA-NKF, the Battle at Shuri Castle Karate Championships, it’s licensees or assigns now or in the future, and published or broadcast by any media whatsoever, and I hereby waive any and all claim for any compensation of any kind in regard thereto. All participation in any event or class in this Tournament is by permission only. The Tournament Director or his authorized agent(s) reserve the right to refuse entry to any person, school, team or club. 5. Statement of Health. By my signature below I confirm that I am in sound health and there is no reason why I cannot participate in this championship and/or event.

The undersigned has read the above waiver and release, understand that they have given up substantial rights by signing it and sign it voluntarily. 1. Signature of Contestant Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

2. Signature of Contestant Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

3. Signature of Contestant Signature of Parent/Guardian Date