November 16 2024 University of Minnesota Traditional Karate-do Tournament

Location: 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis MN

Host by Traditional Karate-do Academy at University of Minnesota

• We are a non-contact traditional karate-do tournament. All matches are judged by AAKF (American Amateur Karate Federation) certified and registered judges based on WTKF (World Traditional Karate-do Federation) rules. Kyu ranks will be using the Traditional Karate North Central Region of the AAKF tournament rules. READ TOURNAMENT RULES here

Pre-Registration is required by Thursday November 14 at 5pm. After this deadline, registration is at the door with additional $10 per athlete.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 am - Check in for all participants.

11:30 am - Meeting of all competitors and judges (mandatory for all competitors)

12:00 pm - Tournament starts (there will be two rings for simultaneous events)

- Individual Kata events (Kyu ranks then black belts)

- Team Kata events (mix team and ranks)

- Enbu events (mix team and ranks)

- Individual Kumite events (Kyu ranks then black belts)

~5:45 pm End of tournament and everyone bow out.

Match format will be 2 competitors at a time using flags system. Black belt kata are 2 rounds based on scores. Team kata matches are based on scores. Enbu matches are based on scores.

Participant competing in Kyu Level 3 & 4 kumite and black belt free sparring must have a mouth guard. All competitor must agree to the waiver. Medals are awarded for the top 3 competitors. Water bottles will be provided for competitors and judges.

Email umnkarate@gmail.com for information and questions. Free parking on site.

Spectators are welcome and free of charge.