Brian Hobson & Darren Myers are proud to present the 12th Annual
October 20th, 2012 USA KARATE Santioned
TRADITIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
86 DIVISIONS!!! 3 places in each!!!
Top quality competition & fair judging
CA$H REBATE for all dojos bringing 15 or more athletes
4 Jr. Championship Belts & beautiful customized awards
CA$H PRIZES & 4 BELTS for Adult Black Belt GRAND CHAMPIONS!!!
2012 SHURI CASTLE CUP will be given away to the most successful dojo!
The following styles have been approved to participate:
CHITO-RYU, GOJU-RYU, ISSHIN-RYU, KEMPO, KYOKUSHIN, RYUEI- RYU, SHITO-RYU, SHOTOKAN, SHORIN-RYU, SHURI-RYU, UECHI- RYU & WADO-RYU. 12th Annual BATTLE at SHURI CASTLE Traditional Karate at it's Best!
DATE: Saturday, October 20, 2012
LOCATION: “Boo” Williams Sportsplex, 5 Armistead Point Pkwy. Hampton, VA 23666
REGISTRATION: begins at 8:30 AM
JUDGES MEETING: 9:30 AM, required to wear white gi or gray slacks/white shirt/tie.
COMPETITION BEGINS: 10 AM SHARP!!! Adult black belt weapons and kata will compete first.
REGISTRATION: On-line: www.tournamentinabox.com FAX: (757) 483-1566 Mail: VA Martial Arts Center, 3325 Taylor Rd. Chesapeake, VA 23321 (money order)
ENTRY FEE: registration received before Oct. 10 $55; after Oct. 11-19 $65; on-site $75 (Cash Only)
SPECTATORS: 13 years old & up: $10, 12 years old & under: $5
RULES: USA-NKF modified (we will review rules prior to competition).
ELIGIBILITY: must be from a traditional Japanese/Okinawan karate system to compete.
DIRECTOR: Kyoshi Brian Hobson, Shorin-Ryu Kiyobukan Kyokai (757) 825-CHOP. Kyoshi Darren Myers, Shito-Ryu Motobu-Ha Kunibakai (757) 483-0195
SANCTIONED BY: USA KARATE/USA National Karate Federation (U.S. Olympic Committee).
HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express-- JUST OPENED!!! (757) 838-8484 ask for the “karate tournament rate” *Must reserve before October 15th to get special rate of only $84!
GRAND CHAMPION for JUNIOR KATA COMPETITORS: will have a chance of winning 4 Grand Championship belts (just like pro-boxing!). Bring your best kata and Battle for the Belt!
Instructors…TAKE HOME THE 2012 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 is worth 4 additional points for your dojo! The school with the most points at the end of the tournament will be awarded the prestigious “Shuri Castle Cup.” The more students your dojo brings the better your chances of bringing home the cup!
In 2001, Eb Welch and Mike Eggleston’s dojos were battling neck and neck for the cup. When the dust settled and the points were tallied, Eggleston’s dojo (EKS) won by a margin of only 8 points! In 2002, Mike Eggleston’s (EKS) dojo and Rodney Cheeseman’s (Kintora) dojo were going back and forth all day and only at the men’s black belt kumite finals, it was decided that Kintora dojo would take home the trophy by edging out Eggleston’s by only 2 points!!! In 2003, the defending Shuri Cup dojo was without their leader. Rodney Cheesman’s Army reserve unit was activated. Without their dojo leader, Cheesman’s dojo fought a tough battle, but when it was all said and done, Eggleston’s EKS dojo was the decisive winner. In 2004, it came down to the black belt men’s division at the very end of the tournament!!! Cheesman’s dojo vowing to win the cup back, edged out Eggleston’s club by only 6 points. In 2005, they said it couldn’t be done… Until now, Rodney Cheesman’s Kintora dojo ran away with the cup two consecutive years. The first “back-to-back” winner!!! In 2006, Rodney Cheesman’s Kintora dojo set the standard with a un-precedented THREE-PEAT!!! In 2007, straight out of the Deep South, “Champion” dojo with their famous Sensei Aziz Kheder battled and just barely won the cup by stopping the Rodney Cheesman’s Kintora Express’ quest for a fourth straight victory. In 2008, Rob Silverman’s dojo debuted at the Battle at Shuri Castle resulted in going home with the Shuri Castle Cup. In 2009, Rob Silverman’s dojo came even stronger than the year before and won by a landslide of points … He says he is going to tie Cheesman’s three-peat record and then some! In 2010, Three-Peat accomplished!!! Silverman’s dojo has vowed to be the first 4-time Champion in 2011. In 2011, newcomers, Axsom Martial Arts burst on the scene with a big group of great students to win the cup for the first time out! Its 2012, who is up for the challenge? Will it be your dojo??? If you’re scared… Say you’re scared!!!
Please CIRCLE your divisions
KOBUDO (male & female combined)
WHITE-GREEN BROWN – BLACK ADULT BLACK BELT 9 & UNDER (w1) 9 & UNDER (w4) 18-34 MALE (w9) 10-13 (w2) 10-13 (w5) 18+ FEMALE (w10) GRAND CHAMPION $100 & BELT 14-17 (w3) 14-17 (w6) 35+ MALE (w11) (must have 12 people total in order to qualify for cash award) 18-34 white – brown (w7) 35+ white – brown (w8)
JUNIOR KATA (male & female combined)
WHITE, GOLD, ORANGE BLUE & GREEN BROWN & BLACK 7 & under (k1) 7 & under (k2) 7 & under (k3) 8 & 9 (k4) 8 & 9 (k5) 8 & 9 (k6) GRAND CHAMPION BELT
10 & 11 (k7) 10 & 11 (k8) 10 & 11 (k9) 12 & 13 (k10) 12 & 13 (k11) 12 & 13 (k12) 14 & 15 (k13) 14 & 15 (k14) 14 & 15 (k15) 16 & 17 (k16) 16 & 17 (k17) 16 & 17 (k18) GRAND CHAMPION BELT GRAND CHAMPION BELT GRAND CHAMPION BELT All 1st place winners in their respective divisions will compete against one another for the 4 Grand Championship Belts to be given away!
ADULT KATA (male & female combined)
WHITE, GOLD & BLUE & BROWN* BLACK BELT ORANGE GREEN 18-34 (k19) 18-34 (k20) 18-34 (k21) 18+ Women (k25) 35+ (k22) 35+ (k23) 35+ (k24) 18-34 Men (k26) GRAND CHAMPION $100 & BELT 35+ Men (k27) (must have 12 people total in order to qualify for cash award) MALE KUMITE WHITE, GOLD, ORANGE BLUE & GREEN BROWN & BLACK 7 & UNDER (s1) 7 & UNDER (s2) 7 & UNDER (s3) 8 & 9 (s7) 8 & 9 (s8) 8 & 9 (s9) 10 & 11 (s13) 10 & 11 (s14) 10 & 11 (s15) 12 & 13 (s19) 12 & 13 (s20) 12 & 13 (s21) 14 & 15 (s25) 14 & 15 (s26) 14 & 15 (s27) 16 & 17 (s31) 16 & 17 (s32) 16 & 17 (s33) BLACK BELT 18-34 (s37) 18-34 (s38) BROWN 18-34 (s39) 18-34 SHORT (s46) GRAND CHAMPION $150 & BELT 35+ (s43) 35+ (s44) BROWN 35+ (s45) 18-34 TALL (s46) GUARANTEED PURSE! 35+ (s47) FEMALE KUMITE WHITE, GOLD, ORANGE BLUE & BROWN & GREEN BLACK 7 & UNDER (s4) 7 & UNDER (s5) 7 & UNDER (s6) 8 & 9 (s10) 8 & 9 (s11) 8 & 9 (s12) 10 & 11(s16) 10 & 11(s17) 10 & 11(s18) 12-14 (s22) 12-14 (s23) 12-14 (s24) 15-17 (s28) 15-17 (s29) 15-17 (s30)
18-34 (s34) 18-34 (s35) 18-34 (s36) GRAND CHAMPION $125 & BELT 35+ (s40) 35+ (s41) 35+ (s42) GUARANTEED PURSE!
PURPLE BELTS: If your purple is BEFORE blue belt, you will compete with the white, gold, orange. If your purple is AFTER blue belt, then you will compete with the blue and green.
BROWN BELT MEN: May elect to compete in all or one of the Black Belt Men divisions for cash awards, but cannot compete in BOTH divisions.
~Release Waiver~
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ATHLETE’S SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN (must sign if under 18 yrs. Old) ~ COMPETITION INFORMATION ~
KATA divisions will combine males with females (except in the adult black belt division). “Two-at-a-Time flag system” for judging will be used (red & blue) except in black belt adult divisions and grand championships, scorecards will be used. The same kata can be performed in every round or can be changed every round. Adult black belts must perform 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. This will be done at the discretion of the panel of judges with the supervision of the rule arbitrator.
KOBUDO forms must also be from a recognized Ryu-Kyu system. Scorecards will be used for Kobudo. Criteria for judging will be the same as aforementioned in kata. Weapons: bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku, kama & eku. If a tie occurs, the same or different kata will be performed and then scored. Brown & black belts must perform a different kata. You may also change weapon. Short and Long weapons will compete together.
KUMITE: males & females will compete separately. Children may have to show proof of age (please be able to produce). Competition will be USANKF modified (8 points, 2 minutes). 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 and mouthpiece in all divisions (adult black belt, optional). Groin cups (males). AAU or USANKF approved hand and foot pads. Color is insignificant. Cloth shin and instep are also allowed in all junior and under black belt divisions. ADULT BLACK BELTS: mouthpiece, AAU or USANKF “type” hand pads only, shin guards cloth or WKF type. Groin cups (males). Chest protectors are optional in all divisions except adult male black belt. Headgear optional. *** Approved equipment will be available for purchase at the tournament site. ***
*BROWN BELT ADULTS: May compete with black belts for Grand Championship Belts and Cash prizes! However, you can only compete once in kata, kumite, and kobudo. Please call for clarification.
COMPETITORS: White traditional karate gi will be mandatory for all competitors, with a maximum of 2 emblems (left breast and shoulder). No patches, piping, embroidery or silk-screened designs on the back or pants of gi. These rules will be followed. NO EXCEPTIONS!
OFFICIALS: All judges must be a black belt from a traditional karate background. All judges will be required to wear traditional white karate gi or gray slacks/white shirt/tie. NO EXCEPTIONS!
COACHES: must be dressed in tracksuit or full gi (white only) to coach and to be allowed on competition floor. All coaches must be at least brown belt. NO EXCEPTIONS! Coaches are strongly encouraged to attend black belt meeting.
AWARDS: All 1st, 2nd & 3rd place will receive beautiful customized medals. Junior kata 1st place winners in their respective divisions will compete against other 1st place winners for Grand Championship Belts! 3 Jr. Grand Championship Belts will be awarded in the kata divisions. Adult advance kata & kobudo division winners will also compete for 2 Grand Championship Belts and may qualify for a cash award of $100. There must be a least 12 competitors total in the elimination rounds to qualify for cash. Adult advance kumite division winners will compete against each other for a Grand Championship belt and cash awards are guaranteed purses regardless of amount of competitors in earlier rounds.
~ PAST GRAND CHAMPIONS ~
Year KOBUDO KATA Male Kumite Female Shuri Cup Winner Kumite 2001 Lorraine Adkins Will Graves Will Graves Lorraine Adkins EKS Dojo 2002 Rodney Cheesman Rodney Cheesman Skyler Cooper Lorraine Adkins Kintora Dojo 2003 Lorraine Adkins Lorraine Adkins Corey Harris Lorraine Adkins EKS Dojo 2004 Rodney Cheesman Lorraine Adkins Kevin Bass Lorraine Adkins Kintora Dojo 2005 Lorraine Adkins Rodney Cheesman Rodney Cheesman Lorraine Adkins Kintora Dojo 2006 Lorraine Adkins Nauja Tillery Rodney Cheesman Lorraine Adkins Kintora Dojo 2007 Nauja Tillery Matt Vaughn Karl West Nauja Tillery Aziz-Champion Dojo 2008 Jonathan Delk Skyler Cooper Jonathan Delk Nauja Tillery LM Karate Academy 2009 Nauja Tillery Josh Warner Rob Silverman Nauja Tillery LM Karate Academy 2010 Nauja Tillery Giovanni Granados Giovanni Granados Kimberly Delk LM Karate Academy 2011 Nauja Tillery Nauja Tillery Giovanni Granados Kimberly Delk Axsom Martial Arts 2012 YOU? YOU? YOU? YOU? YOUR DOJO???
Remember to train hard… Your competition is!!!