Upcomming Events

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Juniors

Under 8 – Male/Females
Under 10 – Male/Females
Under 12 – Male/Females
Under 14 – Males/Females
Under 16 – Males/Females

Colts

Male and Female 16 & 18 years old.

Novice (white belt - 3rd Kyu)

Male

-Light Weight -Under 70kg
-Middle Weight -70.1 – 85kg
-Heavy Weight -85.kg and over

Female

-Light Weight -Under 55kg
-Middle Weight -55.1 – 62kg
-Heavy Weight -62.kg and over

Open

Male

-Light Weight -Under 70kg
-Middle Weight -70.1 – 85kg
-Heavy Weight -85.kg and over

Female

-Light Weight -Under 55kg
-Middle Weight -55.1 – 62kg
-Heavy Weight -62.kg and over

Rules and Guidelines

Weigh-In
There will be two official weigh-ins. One on the 31st of July at Melbourne Martial Arts Academy from 1—3pm. The second weigh-in will be held at the Reggio Calabrian Club, the day of the event. Competitors must weigh-in before the tournament begins.

Rules and Regulations
The junior event begins in the morning, at 10am sharp. It will be light contact to the body & legs with no contact to the face. Padding for the juniors is compulsory: shin & instep guards, cotton hand mitts or leather fingerless gloves, groin guards for males, mouth guard, head guard, & optional chest guards for females (soft type only).

Under 14 Juniors will fight 1.5 min rounds with a possibility of 1.5 min extensions. Finals are also 1.5 min rounds with 2 x 1.5 min extensions, if necessary. Afterwards, a final decision must be made.

Colts & under 16 Juniors will fight 2 min rounds, with a possibility of 1.5 min extensions. Finals will also be 2 min rounds with 2 x 1.5 min extensions, if necessary. Afterwards, a final decision must be made.

The afternoon event begins at 1pm, the full contact event will start with Colts, protective equipment is required, same as the juniors.

There are two Adult Belt divisions, each with three weight categories . 5th kyu & under must wear shin &instep protectors. Males must wear groin guards. Females have the option of soft type chest guards. ALL competitors must wear mouth guards. All 4th kyus, & above, will start the Open Division with no protective equipment, however, mouth guards are compulsory. Also, males must wear a groin guard.

The tournament will be held under Kyokushin Karate Rules. The rounds will be 2 minutes with a possibility of 2 minute extensions. One extra 2 minute extension may be awarded in the finals.