No local boxing committee or affiliated organizations may develop its own technical rules that are contradictory to the usa boxing technical rules. The individual match may be further divided into weight divisions and open category. Cbc is a sanctioning body with established rules and regulations in place to insure the safest possible boxing event for its participants. The stronger each school gets, the stronger the whole sport martial arts movement becomes. Proper timing and distancing in order to be effective, rather than complicated techniques. When a competitor commits a prohibited act, the referee may give an official warning hansoku chui. Official attire see general rules section 1 article 3. First name last name student id eric rossini, sensei. A full knockout is considered any legal strike or combination thereof that renders an opponent unable to continue. In 1981, troy dorseys karate opened in dallas, texas. Submit all the following forms and payment via mail to aau karate, 237 east prospect avenue, mount prospect, illinois 60056.
Rules and should any unusual incident occur, shall base his decision upon these rules. When unavoidably late, or returning to class, the student will enter, bow, move sideways away from the door, kneel, and wait for the senseis instructions. The karategi jacket must not be more than threequarters thigh length. Responsible for spreading karate to the general public in okinawa. Dress code take proper care of your uniform a dirty, wrinkled uniform reflects badly on you as a student. Students will not walk onto the training area with shoes on. General guideline see general rules section 1 article 1.
Modified usankf wkf kumite and kata rules of competition kumite rules i. Every event must comply with the athletic commission rules of the state in which. In karate, there are series of punching and kicking techniques that fighters use for scoring. The kata world champions of every karate style will compete in the grand champion. Students will bow upon entering and leaving the dojo, and will not leave the dojo floor without first receiving permission from the sensei in charge. Karate 1 about the tutorial karate is a form of selfdefence technique that requires a good balance between body and mind. American taekwondo association martial arts, karate, tae. Tforceelite internationals tournament august 15, 2020. At cko kickboxing, get ready to burn fat, reduce stress and tone up by punching and kicking real heavy bags. For any minor infringement to the rules, the referee may give a private warning keikoku. The age a competitor is on january 1st of the current competition year is their legal competition age for that year. Our goal is to promote and elevate sport martial arts and we are glad to see that more and.
Shotokan karate moves pdf change in the speed of the techniques power and accuracy in performance of basic techniques. When an opponent is downed with any technique, and a well focused, but noncontact, downward punch gedan tsuki follows immediately as part of a combination, one halfpoint. Adding the suffix do pronounced doe meaning way, implies that karate is a total way of life that goes well beyond the selfdefense applications. These have no bearing on the colors you may use in your school. Jujitsu, karate, kendo, kickboxing, k1, muaythai, mma, sambo, savate, sumo, taekwondo, wrestling, wushu and such other sports as may be deemed by aiba to be an individual physical contact sport.
A technique with good form is said to have characteristics conferring probable effectiveness within the framework of traditional karate concepts. Karate is a system of empty hand fighting developed intially on okinawa island and. Karate uniform must be neat, clean and pressed for all karate classes. This event is licensed by the amateur athletic union of the u. The competition area will be a matted square, of a wkf approved type, with sides of eight metres measured from the outside with an additional two metres on all sides as a safety area. When unavoidably late, or returning to class, the student will enter, bow, move sideways away from.
Usa karate kumite rules revised july 19 2017 team usa. If you arrive late enter the dojo, kneel in seiza position and wait for the instructor to give you permission to enter. Dont wait for someone to tell you to clean up, do it yourself. Here we have posted a basic set of rules to follow when sparring. All participants must have a current aau membership. At cko kickboxing, real people use real heavy bags to get real results. Tko state flyer 2011 with breaking dfw karate championships. Basic student sparring rules safekids usablue dragon. The rules of mixed martial arts mma differ slightly from one promotion to the next because each fighting organization can create unique rules. Students must properly wear a clean repaired karate gi or iaigi at all times. Download tko rules pdf file download tko rules pdf file.
Attach club application microsoft wordform attach payment payable to tko certified check or money order or credit card authorization form attach individual athlete waiverrelease forms. Karate, he was given the degree of hanshi no sogo doctoral master by the dainippon butokukai. To maintain safety in our classroom and to maintain a positive and respectful martial arts environment, we will request our students to follow these guidelines. Students must wear shoes or sandals outside the dojo.
In 1960, he was awarded a special athletic prize by the okinawa times. The only method of attack is punching with a clenched fist and you may not strike below the belt, in the kidneys or the back of your opponents head or neck. Karate, kobudo, iaido and niei chi and was awarded his current rank of godan in 2009. Place shoes and karate bags neatly in designated area. These rules are based upon the rules adopted by the world karate federation for use in. In 1961, he resigned from the presidency of the okinawa karate federation. Modified usankf wkf kumite and kata rules of competition. Iskf tournament rules and regulations fourth edition draft 10. Chapter iii rules for kumite shobu sanbon general karate. No unattended or supervised children are permitted. A karate tournament may comprise kumite competition andor kata competition. Usa national karate do federation usankf shall be as stated herein. In the middle of contestant area, call the name of kata and start the bunkai kumite performance.
In wtka world championships different kata world championships will take place open to all ages 16 years upwards men and women, team and dual team. Competition area see general rules section 1 article 2. Students must properly wear a clean repaired karategi or iaigi at all times. Fitness kickboxing is the number one fatburning, cardio exercise, with up to 1,200 calories burned during a one hour class. So, apart from physical power, one needs to learn various playing tactics to have a cutting edge over others.
Not only is the tko league getting noticed, so is everyone who is involved with the circuit. Club application instructions order payable to tko. With the incorporation of our own webbased links for visual performance of movements in our style of karate, i believe this is the perfect combination of easily accessible information and action images that can be used to follow the movements. The competition area will be a matted square, of a wkf approved type, with sides of eight. In 1973, at the age of ten, troy began his martial arts training in karate and tae kwon do and in 1979 became a black belt. The fighter influenced the ring with a prefight with a karategi with a.
If the offence is considered serious enough, the competitor. Once a studentinstructor has determined which experience level you should be competing based on usa sport karate rules, the belt colors should be worn at each usa sport karate event. White tshirts and sport bras only may be worn under karate gi. Most rule sets for mixed martial arts competitions have evolved since the early days of vale tudo. The rules of kumite competition for all tournaments, matches, and competitions sanctioned by usa karate shall be as stated herein. Students must be clean, and fingernails and toenails should be cut short. In professional boxing, bouts take place over 12 three minute rounds with one minute rest between rounds. Rules and regulations for cbc sanctioned amateur boxing events the charity boxing council cbc is a nonprofit organization designed to promote charitable fundraising through amateur boxing events. When a contestant is thrown according to the rules, slips, falls, or is otherwise off their feet and is scored upon by the opponent the score will be ippon. Sensei kenney has attended many seminars and received instruction from such notable instructors as sensei shintani, park jong soo, master kim, sensei platt, sensei peter urban, mario higaonna, don. Respect the dojo bow when entering and leaving the training area. This video covers the new 2017 rules for olympic karate this is a japanese punching and kicking martial art. Usa national karatedo federation usankf shall be as stated herein.
This is to indicate your respect for the training area dojo. For example, the regulations for the ultimate fighting championship ufc may differ slightly from the rules for strikeforce. Quick access to tko league information and tournaments. Regulations governing amateur mixed martial arts competitions pdf. The competition area must be flat and devoid of hazard. The benefits of karate are many and will empower and enrich your or your childs life in so many ways. Our goal is to promote and elevate sport martial arts and we are glad to see that more and more dojos and competitors are getting involved. Basic student sparring rules different schools may observe different sets of rules for a sparring match according to their needs, the ability of the student, and the particular federation or association witch the school is affiliated to.
Rules and regulations and tko schedule can be found at. The karategi jacket sleeve must be no longer than the bend of the wrist. Kata and kumite competition rules world karate federation. Meg hazel blackbelt since 2007 now that our dojo family has a new, beautiful home, its time to go over the house rules that will be in effect.
By the approval of the aauusa karate committee, the repechage flag system may be incorporated for 16 years and older black belt divisions. Pdf scoring techniques in final competitions of karate world. These rules apply to professional kwu league competitions. Affordable fitness kickboxing classes cko kickboxing.
Usa karate kumite rules revised january 1 2019 team usa. Tko is a growing group of martial arts schools in texas. All competitors will perform their katas with scores given when all the competitors are finished. Savate, sumo, taekwondo, wrestling, wushu and such other sports as may be. Troy dorsey was best known for holding world titles in both professional boxer and professional kickboxer at the same time. These rules are based upon the rules adopted by the world karate federation for use in international competition. Required equipment clean white karategi red and blue wkf style fist padsred and blue belt mouth guard groin guard male contestants usa karatewkf style shin and instep protection recommended ii. Technical rules, boxing members, clubs and boxing family must follow and respect in all of their competitions sanctioned by usa boxing. The word karate is, a combination of two japanese characters. Competitors have the option of competing in the same division all year long for rating purposes, by establishing a legal competition age for the year. The fight is declared a draw if there is no ko, tko, submission. A karate tournament may comprise kumite competition andor kata. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
Required equipment clean white karategi red and blue wkf style fist padsred and blue belt mouth guard groin guard male contestants usa karatewkf style shin and instep protection recommended. When the result of the bout is knockout or technical knockout, the ringside. Jacket must be on unless specific training requires it to. The kumite competition may be further divided into the team match and the individual match. The following are the belt colors to be used while competing in usa sport karate events. This was the highest rank ever given to any karate instructor and no one has received this rank since.
Single stick combat rules must use one hand to strike. On entering and exiting the dojo face the middle of the dojo and bow. Les competitions kumite combat peuvent etre divisees en combats. Through a dedicated, systematic, and intensive martial arts program, tko is known for producing the incentive to help you become a more confident individual, both physically and mentally, regardless of age or sex. Any other behaviour likely to bring karate into disrepute foul and disqualification 1. Council and will be included in wtka competition rules. Each judge must choose their top winners from highest to lowest. With the incorporation of our own webbased links for visual performance of movements in our style of karate, i believe this is the perfect combination of easily accessible information and action images that can be. One arbitrator shall be stationed at a kumite event. Aau karate new jersey district championship jefferson twp high school 1010 weldon road oak ridge, nj 07438 march 18, 2018 tournament director scott klinger email. These rules shall be used in all sanctioned competitions, without modification or amendment except as allowed by these rules. The karategi trousers must cover at least twothirds of the shin. These events may be a potential source of aid in the evaluation of training methods, and as such, should be wellorganized and efficient operations based on solid rules and guidelines.