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Midwest Karate Assn St Paul
2008 Children’s Tournament
Ages 5-15

Kata

The eliminations will be judged by the flag system. The competitors perform two at a time with each competitor performing the kata of their choice. The competitor that receives the most flags wins the match.

Eliminations will follow a round robin. The competitor with the most wins in each pool will advance to the final round. The finals will be judged using the number system. The divisions are as follows:

10th Kyu Kata 9th Kyu Kata
8th & 7th Kyu Kata 6th, 5th, 4th Kyu Kata
3rd Kyu & Up Kata (includes Black Belts)

Kumite

Kumite will be judged by the flag sytem. The competitors perform the required kumite for their division. The competitor who receives the most flags wins the match.

Kumite will follow single elimination bracket system. Each division is divided by rank and height. The attack requirements are listed below. In the one-step catagories the defender may use the defense of his or her choice.

10th Kyu kumite: 3 Step Kumite
9th Kyu kumite: 3 Step Kumite
8th & 7th Kyu: 1 Step Kumite: 2 head, 2 body step-in punch
6th, 5th 4th Kyu: 1 Step Kumite- (1 head, 1 body, 1 front kick, 1 side thrust)
3rd Kyu & Up: Semi-Free- Shodan Test Kumite

Each division will depend on the number of participants and may be changed if necessary.There will not be any weight or age divisions unless there is a large number of participants in the division

Team Kata

Teams are three person, syncronised kata. Any mix of ranks may form a team. You do not need to pre-register your team. If there are students at the shia that would like to be on a team, we will put together teams during the break.

Saturday
May 17, 2006
Check-in: Noon
Start time: 1:00

Pre-registration Required

Print the registration below and send it to us (or give to your Sensei)
or email us with your information to

$10.00 for one event
$15.00 for all events

Midwest Karate/ St Paul
762 E 7th St
St Paul MN 55106

Please Note

This years event will take place together with the North Central Regional eliminations for the competitors qualifying for the AAKF National Tournament in Washington DC. This elimination is for Black Belts only.

The eliminations will take place from Noon- 1:00pm, and may cause a delay in the start of the Children's Shiai.

2008 Spring Shiai Registration Form

Students Name:

Age:

Rank:

Dojo:

Events (circle): Kata Kumite Team Kata

(Note: If a student doesn't have a team and wishes to compete in team kata He/She will be put on a team the day of the shiai.)
I give my permission for the above named student to compete in the 2008 Spring Shiai in the events circled above.

Signature (parent/guardian)

Please give this form to your sensei or mail to:

Midwest Karate Assn/ St Paul
762 E 7th St
St Paul, MN 55106
For more information call (651) 771-7901