2019 WEST ISLAND KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Osu Shihan, Sensei, Sempai,

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the 18th edition of our annual tournament, the West Island Karate Championship. It will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019. The tournament is open to karate-ka 22 years of age or under, with divisions in both kata and kumite.

The West Island Karate Championship is dedicated to building competitors’ fighting skills and experience gradually. Consequently, the rules at each level are designed to

prepare them for the ultimate competition in Kyokushin Karate: full-contact.

We want to foster the implementation of a tournament system which prepares our younger students, in stages, for international-level, full-contact competitions. By following the Japanese and European tournament models, young karate-ka can be slowly introduced to progressively higher levels of contact and intensity.

Note that due to a steady increase in participation over the last few years, I am pleased to announce that our tournament has been moved to a larger venue. It will be held in the gymnasium of Beaconsfield High School (250 Beaurepaire Dr, Beaconsfield).

This year's tournament will feature two very special Guests of Honour: kata champion, Sensei Asuka Taniguchi (Shihan Koi Branch) and Japanese National Team member, Sempai Yuto Eguchi (Kancho Midori Branch). Both are highly regarded for their experience in kata and kumite, respectively.

Sensei Asuka and Sempai Yuto will also be teaching seminars on Friday, March 22nd as well as Sunday, March 24th. Please go to seminars.shinkyokushin.ca for all the details, including times.

I hope that you will take the time to read this document in its entirety and note any changes from our previous tournaments.

On behalf of West Island Karate, I look forward to seeing you and your students on the 23rd of March at the 2019 West Island Karate Championship.

Osu,

John Kalaidopoulos Tournament Director West Island Karate

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Deadline:

In order to avoid delays on the day of the tournament, registrations will NOT be accepted after:

Tuesday, March 20, at midnight.

For Novice Full-Contact (18-22 years old) or One-Match, please submit registrations no later than Friday, March 1st, so that we may have ample time to prepare divisions.

Submitting Registrations and Payments:

Registrations must be submitted by each dojo’s representative. Individual registrations will be rejected. Please submit your registrations using the online registration link:

karatematch.com

* the link will be active as of February 25th

1. Create a profile and password for your dojo. 2. Register your competitors by following the steps. 3. You will receive an email confirmation after each registration. You will be able to

edit and/or add competitors at anytime leading up to the deadline.

You will be able to access your dojo’s database on the day of the tournament and receive information such as the progress of the divisions as well as the tatami numbers on which your students will be competing.

*The hardcopies of the registration/waiver forms must still be submitted on the morning of the tournament along with the group payment in cash.

Every competitor must have a valid Medicare card on hand. Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate. The organizer reserves the right to verify all information and to disqualify any competitor, without reimbursement of fees, for submitting false information.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS Schedule: 8:00 am Competitor check-in tables open for weigh-in. Collection of payments

and waiver forms are to be made at the designated table apart from the check-in tables.

9:00 am Referee meeting 10:00 am Opening address followed by kata competition 12:00 pm Lunch break and preparation of tatamis for kumite competition 1:00 pm Demonstration of kumite rules followed by kumite competition 2:00 pm Check-in / weigh-in for Novice Full-Contact competitors 5:00 pm Novice full-contact (18-22 years old) *New Location*: Beaconsfield High School, 250 Beaurepaire Dr, Beaconsfield

Registration Fees: $45 for one event $55 for two events $50 Novice Full-Contact Spectator Fee: $10 per person $5 age 6 to 12 FREE age 5 or under If you should have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us: John Kalaidopoulos Head of the Organizing Committee / West Island Karate Championship (514) 730-4623 sensei@westislandkarate.com

TOURNAMENT RULES

KATA

Please note: All katas must be Kyokushin katas or a kata of a Kyokushin-derived style.

There will be 3 to 5 judges per tatami (court) judging katas.

Each participant must announce the following to the judges prior to performing their kata:

1. his or her NAME 2. his or her DOJO 3. name of the KATA

Kata competitors will be judged according to:

Strength, movement and balance of stances

Knowledge of their respective kata

Overall presentation and confidence

The judges' scores will be combined to determine the final score for each competitor.

Please note: In the event of a tie for any of the top three places, the tied competitors will be

asked to perform another kata to break the tie.

FOR THE TIEBREAKER, SCORING PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THE

COMPETITOR WHO PERFORMS A HIGHER KATA THAT EXHIBITS A

GREATER DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE LEVEL.

No coaching or instruction* will be permitted during the performance of a kata. Doing so may

result in point deductions or disqualification at the discretion of the judges. The judges' decision

is final.

* If requested, the head judge is permitted to give timing without penalty to the competitor for

the 5 and under division.

KUMITE

Light-Contact (age 7 or under)

To encourage those who wish to gain experience in kumite, all competitors age 7 or

under will fight using Light-Contact rules. Wazari or ippon may be awarded. Fighting

will be continuous with controlled contact. Kicking to the head with contact is NOT

permitted. The competitor displaying superior technique and spirit will be declared the

winner by decision at the end of the match.

Chest protector, shin/instep protection, gloves, helmet and groin protection

(males) are mandatory. Use of a mouth guard is highly recommended.

Semi-Contact (age 8 to 13)

Standard Kyokushin Semi-Contact rules apply. A competitor may win by points (wazari

or ippon) or by decision if they show superior technique and/or fighting spirit. Strikes

and combinations with moderate force to the front and sides of the torso, and to the legs

above the knees, are permitted. Only controlled (light touch) circular kicks (mawashi)

to the sides of the head will be permitted.

Full chest protector, shin/instep protection, gloves, helmet and groin protection

(males) are mandatory. Use of a mouth guard is recommended.

Full-Contact (age 14 to 17)

Standard Kyokushin rules apply. A competitor may win by points (wazari or ippon) or by

decision if they show superior technique and/or fighting spirit. Strikes and combinations

with force to the front and sides of the torso, and to the legs above the knees, are

permitted. Circular kicks (mawashi) to the sides of the head are permitted.

Shin/instep protection, gloves, helmet and groin protection (males) are

mandatory.

Use of a mouth guard is mandatory.

Foam covered plastic breast cups that protect the breasts but leave the abdomen

exposed are mandatory for female competitors.

All females must wear a white t-shirt under their dogi top, covering the chest

protector.

Novice Full-Contact (age 18 to 22)

Standard Kyokushin rules apply. A competitor may win by points (wazari or ippon) or by

decision if they show superior technique and/or fighting spirit. Strikes and combinations

with force to the front and sides of the torso, and to the legs above the knees, are

permitted. Only circular kicks (mawashi) to the sides of the head will be permitted.

Groin protection (males) is mandatory.

Foam covered plastic breast cups that protect the breasts but leave the abdomen

exposed are mandatory for female competitors.

Use of a mouth guard is mandatory.

Duration of Bouts:

2 minutes with no extensions in the preliminaries

Maximum of one 2 minute extension (if necessary) only if it is to decide a top three

placing in the division (semi-final or final)

Kumite matches will have 2 or 4 corner judges with a center referee (the Sushin) who will have

the final say in any bout.

The Sushin may disqualify any participant as a result of poor sportsmanship, foul

language or disrespectful behavior exhibited by the competitor, the coach or the

supporter(s). The judges’ decision is final and must be respected.

AGE 4-7 8-13 14-17 18-22

POINTS Y Y Y Y

PLASTRON Y Y N N

HELMET Y Y Y N

GLOVES Y Y Y N

SHIN PROTECTOR Y Y Y Y

MOUTH GUARD OPTIONAL Y Y Y

KICKS JODAN N LIGHT INTENT Y

DURATION 2 2 2 2

EXTENSION 2 2 2 2

Legal (Allowed) Techniques

Head (Jodan)

Round kicks/circular (mawashi) with control - only to the side of the helmet. When permitted, strikes must be sufficient enough to demonstrate intent and control of a technique. It is at the Sushin’s discretion to determine whether a point is awarded or whether a warning should be given for excessive force or lack of control. When applicable, any kick to the head that does not exhibit control or restraint will be deemed illegal and may result in a warning or disqualification.

Torso (Chudan)

Straight or round kicks to the front or side of the torso

All punches to the front or side of the torso

Legs (Gedan)

Round kicks (mawashi) above the knee on the outside of the legs

Round kicks to the inside of the legs (uchi mata) above the knee

Illegal (Disallowed) Techniques for Light and Semi-Contact:

Head (Jodan)

Any hand or arm techniques to the head

Knee techniques

Straight kicks (Mae, Yoko, Ushiro Geri)

Torso (Chudan)

Open hand techniques (Shuto, Shotei ...)

Strikes of any kind to the back of the Torso or the head Legs (Gedan)

Any straight kicks (Mae, Yoko, Ushiro Geri...)

Strikes to any part of the knee or below

Leg sweeps of any kind

- Striking the groin is NOT permitted. - Jumping kicks or leaving the tatami to deliver a strike is NOT permitted. - Grabbing, holding, pulling or pushing of any kind is NOT permitted. - Taping or any other means to reinforce the joints is NOT permitted.

Some forms of safety gear will not be permitted if they are deemed dangerous or offer an unfair advantage as determined by the tournament director.

Illegal strikes are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate disqualification

at the Sushin’s or tournament director’s discretion. A competitor will NOT be

refunded in the event of a disqualification. A full explanation of the rules will be given to

all competitors prior to the commencement of the kumite competition.

DIVISIONS

Please note that we reserve the right to combine or eliminate divisions, or to move any

individual into another division on the day of the tournament.

AGE BELT COLOUR KYU COMPETITION GENDER

5 & UNDER ALL LEVELS 10 & UP KATA M & F

KUMITE LIGHT-CONTACT M & F

6 - 7

WHITE - ORANGE/BLUE BAR 10 - 9

KATA M & F

KUMITE LIGHT-CONTACT M

F

BLUE - YELLOW/GREEN BAR 8 - 5

KATA M & F

KUMITE LIGHT-CONTACT M

F

GREEN & UP 4 & UP

KATA M & F

KUMITE LIGHT-CONTACT M

F

8 - 9

WHITE - ORANGE/BLUE BAR 10 - 9

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT M

F

BLUE - YELLOW/GREEN BAR 8 - 5

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT M

F

GREEN & UP 4 & UP

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT M

F

10 - 11

WHITE - ORANGE/BLUE BAR 10 - 9

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT M

F

BLUE - YELLOW/GREEN BAR 8 - 5

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT M

F

GREEN & UP 4 & UP

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT M

F

AGE BELT COLOUR KYU COMPETITION GENDER

12 - 13

WHITE - ORANGE/BLUE BAR 10 - 9

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT

M

F

BLUE - YELLOW/GREEN BAR 8 - 5

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT

M

F

GREEN & UP 4 & UP

KATA M & F

KUMITE SEMI-CONTACT

M

F

14 - 15

AND

16-17

WHITE -ORANGE/BLUE BAR 10 - 9

KATA M & F

KUMITE

FULLCONTACT

M

F

BLUE - YELLOW/GREEN BAR 8 - 5

KATA M & F

KUMITE

FULLCONTACT

M

F

GREEN & UP 4 & UP

KATA M & F

KUMITE

FULLCONTACT

M

F

18-22

NOVICE

KNOCKDOWN

MEN: LIGHTWEIGHT: <= 151 LBS

MIDDLEWEIGHT: 152 - 171 LBS

HEAVYWEIGHT: >= 172 LBS

WOMEN: LIGHTWEIGHT: <= 125 LBS

MIDDLEWEIGHT: 126 - 140 LBS

HEAVYWEIGHT: >= 141 LBS

REGISTRATION FOR 2019 WEST ISLAND KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Last Name _____________________________________ First Name ________________________________ Address _________________________________ City _____________________ Country _______________ Tel __________________________________ Date of Birth (yyyy/mm/dd) _________ / ________ / ________ M/F __________ Weight (lbs)* ____________________________ Kyu ______________________________

Dojo _______________________________________ Instructor ____________________________________

(check all that apply) Kata ________ Kumite ________ Please circle: $45 - 1 event $55 - 2 events $50 - Novice Full-Contact * Please note that the weight and age will be subject to verification by tournament officials. A competitor will be disqualified if there is a significant difference between the declared and verified weights in the judgment of the tournament director.

I, the undersigned, do hereby submit my application for the West Island Karate Championship

tournament held on the 23rd of March, 2019, in Beaconsfield. I hereby assume full responsibility for any and all injuries or damages or losses that may be sustained or incurred by me while competing or while in attendance at said event. I also acknowledge the inherent nature of this tournament and the possibility of injury as the competition involves contact. Therefore, I hereby waive all claims against West Island Karate / Karate de L’Ile or any person involved therein, or any agents of said organization, including but not limited to promoters, staff, judges, referees or competitors of the tournament against any injuries or damages or losses that may occur or that I may suffer, and hereby consent not to sue any such individuals or organizations involved in the said tournament for any reason whatsoever, as I hereby certify that I am assuming all risks resulting from this tournament. It is understood that this is a sporting event that involves physical contact. It is understood that any treatment given for any possible injury will be of first-aid type only. I give consent to any and all reproduction of my likeness created in any manner (pictures, videos and the like) for promotional or publicity use and waive any claim for compensation. Please note that this is an application and may be refused at the organizer's discretion, and that there will be no refund whatsoever by reason of any kind of disqualification or expulsion.

The director reserves the right to verify any information by asking for picture identification or

re-weighing of any competitor. Immediate disqualification without reimbursement from the tournament will be the result of any false information provided, including as to weight, rank or age.

I have fully read, understand, and agree to all the terms of the application and rules of the tournament.

Signature ____________________________________ Date ________________ City ___________________ (Parent or guardian if Competitor is under 18 years old)

DIRECTIONS TO THE TOURNAMENT

*PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW VENUE

Beaconsfield High School Gymnasium

250 Beaurepaire Drive, Beaconsfield Qc. Canada H9W 5G7

Seminars with Sensei Asuka Taniguchi & Sempai Yuto Eguchi

vendredi 22 mars / Friday, Mar. 22

Heures / Time Programme Lieu Coût / Cost

18h30 - 19h30 Enfants 7 à 12 ans Karate Tansei $20

19h45 - 21h15 Adults (13+ ans/years) Karate Tansei $30

dimanche 24 mars / Sunday, Mar. 24

Heures / Time Programme Lieu Coût / Cost

09h00 - 11h00 Enfants 7 à 12 ans West Island Karate $30

14h00 - 17h00 Adults (13+ ans/years) Karate Tansei $40

Registration: seminars.shinkyokushin.ca