November 18 2023 University of Minnesota Traditional Karate-do Tournament

Host by Traditional Karate-do Academy at UMN

We are a non-contact traditional karate-do tournament. All matches are judged by AAKF certified and registered judges based on WTKF 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 Friday November 17 at noon.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 am - Check in for all participants.

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

12:00pm - 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)

~4:45 pm End of tournament and everyone bow out.

Match format will be 2 competitors at a time using flags system. Black belt kata final rounds are 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.