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Tournament Location
Wright College North
4300 N. Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634
(6400 West)
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Awards
Awards will be given in each division for First, Second and Third Place winners.
Sparring Gear
White cloth and WKF fist pads, mouthpiece, and cup (males) are mandatory for all divisions.
Chest and rib protectors for females and children are optional. Only safety/athletic glasses are allowed during Kumite. If you are wearing contacts lenses, make sure they are soft lenses.
Kodudo Seminar 1:00PM - Kata Seminar 2:00 PM Judges Seminar 3:30 to 6:30PM Location at ITKA HEADQUARTERS
Sunday’s Judges’ Clinic will be at 7:45 AM at Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Judges' attire WKF or white shirt, gray slacks, red tie and black shoes or you may wear a white uniform.
All competitors must wear a clean gi (uniform).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tournament will only be on Sunday. We are expecting a larger crowd. Therefore, please register in advanced and be at the tournament site according to the schedule.
All events are subject to change.
Ticket /Spectator Fees:
Admission: $7 Youth under 12 $5
Children under 4 ,5 are free
Awards: Awards will be given in each division for First, Second and Third Place. All competitors will receive a certificate of participation or a participation ribbon.
Sparring Gear: White cloth fist pads, (WKF gear is ok as well) mouthpiece, and cup (males) are mandatory for all divisions.
Chest and rib protectors for females and children are optional. Only safety/athletic glasses are allowed during Kumite. If you are wearing contacts lenses, make sure they are soft lenses.
Judges’ Training will also be offered at the ITKA Headquarters during the months of January-March.
Please call for detailed information.
Uniform: All competitors must wear a clean gi (uniform).
Events are subject to change
Divisions & Events:
Kihon
There will be a Kihon competition for kyus 10-6.
Individual Kata Competition: Individual kata competition will be judged on the point system with each competitor in the division completing one kata for kyus 10-4 and two katas for 3rd kyu and up. It is recommended that intermediate and advanced students perform a kata up to their belt level; advanced levels must perform a black belt kata. Any Japanese or Okinawan katas may be performed. Male and female divisions may be combined (divisions are subject to change). In the case of a draw, a rematch will be performed.
Team Kata Competition
Team Kata competition will be judged on the point system with each team performing one kata. In the event of a tie, the teams will be required to perform a second, different kata. Team Kata Divisions will be grouped according to age (ages 11 and under, ages 12-17 and ages 18 and up) and rank (10th-7th kyu, 6th-4th kyu, 3rd kyu and up). Teams may include men, women, or both.
Individual Kumite: Jyu kumite. ITKA rules apply.
Teens and adults, male and female divisions are separate. Contact to the face and excessive contact to the body is prohibited.
Individual Kumite Rules: Elimination and semi final rounds: Ippon-Shobu: 2 minutes, one point.
Finals will be three minutes, 2 points. In case of draw, there will be a Sakidori (sudden death) rematch, or the match will be completed by the judge’s decisions. There will be a kumite match for third and fourth place, three (3) awards will be awarded.
Team Kumite
Team Kumite will consist of 3 competitors; for advanced levels only.
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