KNOCKOUT MARTIAL ARTS RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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MARCH MADNESS FESTIVAL
COMPETITION RULES & INFORMATION
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Dear Athletes, Masters/Instructors and family members, I would like extend my gratitude for your help and support with our annual SPRING SPARRING FESTIVAL 2011. This is a great opportunity, for our students to participate in a tournament that is both a friendly and familiar enviroment. They can gain a valuable experience by participating. They will be able to see, if competition at an elite level is something that they might like to commit to. Competition is also a great way for our students to challenge themselves and learn to deal with being in a competitive environment. The more they do it the easier it will become and it could help in the future when they go for employment, a promotion, or college. They can reflect on the confidence and winning attitude they needed to succeed. I've always said competition is 90% mental and 10% physical. This year's SPRING SPARRING FESTIVAL 2011 will be a great opportunity for everyone including our elite athletes because we will be using the Lajust scoring system. We our one of the few schools in the country with this system. This is the same system they will be using at JR OLYMPICS/US NATIONALS, the PAN AM GAMES, the WTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, and the 2012 OLYMPICS. The Lajust system is a wireless chest protector that scores electronically when hit with the proper force and technique. This helps for fair competition by almost removing the referee from the fight. It's proper force and technique that will win the fight. This event will help us to invest in more systems to better our students, so Team Knockout (our elite athletes) thank everyone for participating. I wish everyone good luck and first and foremost have fun with your fellow students. We want this to be a joyful and memorable experience for all involved. Thank you, once again and many blessings to you!Sincerely, Master Bobby Morales GENERAL INFORMATION
Referee Seminar: Friday, April 22, 2011 at 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Seminar will be held Knockout HQ Competition fees: $35.00 if posted before 11:00pm, April 20, 2011. Late fee will be $45.00 thereafter. Admission fee: $2.00. Children under 10 years old will be free (remember this is to help raise funds for our Teams Lajust system) Festival doors open: At 12:30pm followed by staging of the athletes Opening Ceremony: at 1:00pm Competition Begins: 1:15pm immediately following opening ceremonies Competition Ends: 4:00pm COMPETITION RULES Competition Rules: The current USAT & WTF rules will govern this sparring festival. However, Knockout Martial Arts SPRING SPARRING FESTIVAL 2011 reserves the right to modify the rules. There will be 3 rounds of 1 minute with a 15 second rest period between rounds. All color belts 5 & under, 6-7 year old, 14-17 year old & Adults will have 2 rounds of 1 minute with 15 second rest between rounds. Light head contact only will be allowed for Black Belts 10-11 & above. You will be matched by your age, weight & rank. We will try to match everyone, as fairly as possible. However, in the event there is not enough competitors equaling in age, weight & rank, we will try to pair them up to the closest level to them. This way everyone gets a match. Scoring: 1 point will be awarded for body contact by foot or punch, only. 2 points for spinning techniques to the body (back kick, nado bon). 3 points for head contact (Black belts 10-11 & above only). 4 points for spinning technique to the head (Black belts only 10-11& above). Mandatory Equipment: 5 & under, 6-7, 14-17 & adults will not be using the Lajust, unless both competitors use a size 2-3 chest protector. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT. Sparring equipment needed will be shin & instep protectors, arm protectors, groin protectors (males only, but females can), mouthpiece, head gear, and chest protector for 5 & under, 6-7 year old, 14-17 year old & adults. Competitor Awards: There will be a 1st, 2nd and two bronze medals to all competitors. We will try to have 4 competitors per division. In the event that this not possible, we will awarded the extra competitors a Bronze for their effort & courage. |
