Competition Rules and Regulations

• Modified WKF Rules apply (Flag System). All Divisions will be Single Elimination. 
• Beginner & Novice Divisions (Basic Kata, Pinan or Heian Kata only) may repeat the same kata in every round.
• Intermediate Divisions (Tokui Open Kata) must perform a different Kata in the “Medal” round. 
• All Advanced divisions of every age category MUST perform a different Kata in each round. Once performed a Kata may not be repeated. 

• Loss of control will result in disqualification
• All weapons will be subject to inspection by officials 

WKF rules apply with the following modifications: 

• All contestants must wear a clean karate uniform. Mandatory equipment is mouthpiece, groin protector (males), and standard blue and red WKF fist guards.  Shin protectors are optional.  Competitors 14 years and younger are required to wear headgear. 
• All divisions, there will be NO FACE CONTACT ALLOWED, except for Advanced divisions only and only “LIGHT CONTACT” will be permitted for Advanced divisions. 

Scoring: 

• Yuko: 1 point for Tsuki/Uchi delivered to any of the seven scoring areas.
• Waza-ari: 2 points for Chudan kicks. (Abdomen, chest, back and side)
• Ippon: 3 points for Jodan kicks/ Any scoring technique delivered on an opponent who has been thrown, has fallen of their own accord, or is otherwise off their feet. 
• Advanced divisions (S-38 & S42) 8-point difference, all other divisions are 8-point ceiling.

All Matches are 2 minutes running time, except for advance divisions S-38 & S42. 

Adult Male Advance division (S-42) – 3 minutes stop time. 

Adult Female Advance division (S-38) – 3 minutes stop time. 

Penalties :

• Category 1: excessive contact; contact to the throat, attacks to the arms, legs, groin, joints or instep, open hand attacks to the face, dangerous/forbidden throwing techniques causing injury .
• Category 2: faking/exaggerating injury, jogai, grabbing and attempting to throw a genuine attack, pushing, wrestling, or seizing without attempting a striking technique; uncontrolled techniques, attacks with the head, knees, or elbows; talking to or goading the opponent, failing to follow referee’s order or any discourteous behavior 

In all divisions, parents are expected to be in control of their children. Any contestant found not adhering to the disciplined behavior required by the spirit of karate-do, or any one person regardless of age, who does not follow the rules of the tournament or basic etiquette and respect, will be immediately expelled from the tournament and No refunds will be given.