The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine divisions where he sees fit.

• All contestants must wear a clean, white karate gi.

KATA RULES

1. All Contestants must perform a Japanese or Okinawan Kata.

2. Beginner and intermediate must perform basic kata such as:  Heian, Pinan, Gekisai, and any other similarly categorized kata. 

3. Saifa is okay for Goju practitioners. 

4. Advance belts may perform any kata.

5. In case of a tie, the lowest score of the three remaining scores is added in.  If there is still a tie the highest score of the three remaining scores is added in.  If a tie persists, beginners may perform the same kata, all others must perform a different kata.

KOBUDO RULES

1. Loss of control shall result in disqualification.

2. All weapons are subject to inspection by officials.

• Beginner:  7^th Kyu and below

• Intermediate:  6^th , 5^th , and 4^th Kyu

• Brown Belt:  3^rd Kyu, 2^nd Kyu, and 1^st Kyu

• Advance:  black and brown belts combined

• Black Belt:  black belts only