Tournament General Information

Tournament Location

Wright College North
4300 N. Narragansett  Chicago, IL 60634 (6400 West)
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A complimentary room  for a one night stay at the SpringHill Suites will be honored for those instructors who have 10 or more students paid and competing in two or more events.  Instructors must make their own reservations by March 4th and have all competitors’ application forms and payments in prior to that date.  Instructors must also contact Sophia Bambouyani, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , to confirm the reservation.

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.

Judges' attire WKF  or white shirt, gray slacks, r

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.
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 10-7 kyu.  

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: 2 minutes, 2 points.
Finals will be three minutes, 4 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.