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KATAKUMITEKOBUDO12 th ANNUAL USA WADO-RYU KARATE-DO CHAMPIONSHIP 2007TOURNAMENT RULESAll Divisions1. May perform any kata; tiebreaker must be a different kata. Beginner division may repeat kata.2. For black belt divisions 73 & 81 must be a minimum of 16 years of age.WKF rules with the following modifications:1. All Juniors 1.5 minutes stop time, 8 point ceiling (first to acquire 8 points wins)2. Juniors 17 & under Head contact must be penalized3. Juniors 15-17 Advanced Hand contact to the head will not score and may be penalized4. Adults (except 18-34 advanced) 2 minutes stop time, 8 point ceilingWKF Rules for adults advanced divisions 18-34All DivisionsAll weapons will be subject to inspection by judges before competition.Modified weapons or weapons that do not meet tournament criteria may not be used in competition.6 ft. Bo must weigh at least 900 grams.Weapons must remain in the competitor’s hands at all times. Loss of control will result in disqualification.Kids Category Level Kata KumiteIn Kids Divisions Boys and Girls will be separated for KumiteKids Ages 6 & Under Beginner 1 2Novice 3 4Kids Ages 7-8 Beginner 5 6Novice 7 8Int/Advanced 9 10Kids Ages 9-10 Beginner 11 12Novice 13 14Int/Advanced 15 16Girls Ages 11-12 Beginner 17 18Novice 19 20Intermediate 21 22Advanced 23 24Boys Ages 11-12 Beginner 25 26Novice 27 28Intermediate 29 30Advanced 31 32Girls Ages 13-14 Beginner 33 34Novice 35 36Intermediate 37 38Advanced 39 40Boys Ages 13-14 Beginner 41 42Novice 43 44Intermediate 45 46Advanced 47 48Girls Ages 15-17 Beginner 49 50Novice 51 52Intermediate 53 54Advanced 55 56Boys Ages 15-17 Beginner 57 58Novice 59 60Intermediate 61 62Advanced 63 64Junior MixSpecially Challenged65Kobudo Long (Bo or Eku) Level KobudoKids Ages 9 & Under Beg/Novice WL1Int/Advanced WL2Kids Ages 10-12 Beg/Novice WL3Int/Advanced WL4Mix Ages 13-17 Beg/Novice WL5Int/Advanced WL6Adult Women Ages 18+ Beg/Novice WL7Int/Advanced WL8Adult Men Ages 18+ Beg/Novice WL9Int/Advanced WL10Senior Women Age 35+ Beg/Novice WL11Int/Advanced WL12Senior Men Age 35+ Beg/Novice WL13Int/Advanced WL14Mix Specially Challenged Beginner WL15Kobudo Short (Sai or Tonfa) LevelKobudoDIVISIONSKids Ages 9 & Under Beg/Novice WS16Int/Advanced WS17Kids Ages 10-12 Beg/Novice WS18Int/Advanced WS19Mixed Ages 13-17 Beg/Novice WS20Int/Advanced WS21Adult Women Ages 18+ Beg/Novice WS22Int/Advanced WS23Adult Men Ages 18+ Beg/Novice WS24Int/Advanced WS25Senior Women Age 35+ Beg/Novice WS26Int/Advanced WS27Senior Men Age 35+ Beg/Novice WS28Int/Advanced WS29Mix Specially Challenged Beginner WS30Adults Category Level Kata KumiteAdult Women Age 18+ Beginner 67 68(*Minimum age 16 years) Novice 69 70Brown Belt 71 72Black Belt 73* 74Adult Men Age 18+ Beginner 75 76(*Minimum age 16 years) Novice 77 78Brown Belt 79 80Black Belt 81* 82Senior Women Age 35+ Beginner/Novice 83 84Brown Belt 85 86Black Belt 87 88Senior Men Age 35+ Beginner/Novice 89 90Brown Belt 91 92Black Belt 93 94Specially Challenged Women 95Men 96Kata, Kumite, Kobudo Skill Level CategoriesBeginner (Beg) Under 1 year of training (Regardless of Kyu Level)NoviceIntermediate (Int)Advanced1-2 years of training (Regardless of Kyu Level)2-3 years of training (Brown Belts included iftraining less than 2 years)3 or more years of training (Black Belts included iftraining less than 3 years)

12 th Annual USA Wado-ryu Karate-do Championship 2007TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORMSee separate sheet for event numbersDATE/TIME Sunday, March 25, 2007 Competition starts at 9:30 A.M.LOCATION Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653RULESWKF RulesADMISSION $5.00 Adults $3.00 Children Under 10PRE-REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR LESS DISCOUNTS(Deadline March 18, 2007) (Registration for Kata & Kumite Only, $5.00 2007 PATMA Discount (ID# )No Kobudo accepted) $5.00 PATMA 2006 Champions (ID# )One Event $40 One Event $50 $5.00 2007 USANKF or AAU Discount (ID# )Two Events $45 Two Events $55 Family Rate $Three Events $50Four Events $55 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $NOTE See separate sheet for family rates. Must PRE-REGISTER by March 18, 2007 to obtain family rates.NOTE Kobudo competitors MUST PRE-REGISTER by March 18, 2007. Kubudo divisions will compete first.Please make all checks payable to WadoryuMAIL THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TOKata Event #Wadoryu USA, Inc.Kumite Event #24133 Grayston Dr.Kobudo Long Event # Lake Forest, CA 92630Kobudo Short Event # ________________ (949)233-2691 Fax:(949)768-5325Please print legibly or type belowLast NameFirst NameAddressCity State Zip Code PhoneGender Female Male If age 17 years or under please complete Birth Date mm/dd/yyPlease check one Skill Level Beginner Novice Intermediate AdvancedInstructor:__________________________ Dojo Name:_______________________ Email Address:___________________Dojo/School Address: City: State: Zip Code:Adult & Minor Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of LiabilityIn consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the USA Wado-ryu Karate-do Championship athletics/sports program, and related events and activities, the undersigned:1. Agrees that prior to participating, they know and understand the Rules of Competition, and that they (if under 18 years of age a Parent or Guardian) will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if theparticipant and/or Parent or Guardian, believes anything is, or may be, unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor and the USA Wado-ryu Karate-do Championship personnel of such condition(s)and refuse to participate unless and until such condition is remedied.2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which mightresult not only from their own actions, inaction’s or negligence but the actions, inaction’s or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may beother risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. The undersigned assumes all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability ordeath.3. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Wadoryu USA, Inc., USA Wado-ryu Karate-do Championship, Laguna Hills Community Center its officers, its affiliated clubs, regional sports organizations, theirrespective administrators, directors, agents, coaches and other employees, staff, official and volunteers of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners andlessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “releasees” from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands,losses or damages on account of injury including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise. The undersigned shall indemnify thereleasees and hold them harmless for any losses, liability or damages, which may result from any failure or defect of such release.4. All entries are final, no refunds will be given. I fully understand that any medical treatment given will be of a first aid treatment type only. I consent that any pictures furnished by me or any and all photographsor video images taken of me in connection with the Tournament can be reproduced and used for publicity, promotion or other purpose by the PATMA and Wadoryu USA, Inc., it’s licensees or assigns now or in thefuture, and published or broadcast by any media whatsoever, and I hereby waive any and all claim for any compensation of any kind in regard thereto. All participation in any event or class in this Tournament is bypermission only. The Tournament Director or her/his authorized agent(s) reserve the right to refuse entry to any person, school, team or club.5. PLEASE NOTE: All athletes must be covered by their own health or medical insurance in order to compete.6. Statement of Health. By my signature below, I certify and declare that I am in sound health, with valid medical or health insurance coverage in effect at this time, and there is no reason why I cannot participate inthis competition.The undersigned has read the above waiver and release, understand that they have given up substantial rights by signing it and sign it voluntarily.Please read entire form before signing. All Information is required.Date Signature of Contestant (If 18 or older) Signature of Parent/Guardian

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