The first major karate Tournament for Queensland Chito-Ryu Karate is being held on the Gold Coast on the 1 March.

Entry is open to all Chito-Ryu Karate-Do members.

• When: Sunday 1^st March 2020
• Where: Trinity Lutheran College (Senior Campus) – Ashmore Rd, Molendinar QLD
• Hosted by:  GC Chito-Ryu Karate Club Inc.
• Registration: 8:30am
• Competition Starts: 9:00am
• Entry Fee:    $40.00 per person (This allows entry into all events)
• No entries will be accepted after Saturday 22^nd February 2020
• Age: 4 years+  (There is division for all age groups)

Competitor Registration

Referees Registration

Events:

Kata

• Kata will be judged using the flag system: – 2 competitors will perform their kata at the same time. At the completion of their kata the judges will indicate by flags which competitor has won the round.
• Competitors Orange belt and higher may not perform the same kata twice in a row.

Team Kata

• Team Kata will be judged using the flag system: – 2 teams will be competing against each other by performing their kata one at a time. At the completion of both kata the judges will indicate by flags which competitor has won the round.
• Competitors Orange belt and higher may not perform the same kata twice in a row.

Kobudo

• Kobudo will be judged using the flag system: – 2 competitors will perform their kata at the same time. At the completion of their kata the judges will indicate by flags which competitor has won the round.
• Competitors may not perform the same kata twice in a row.

Kumite Tag

• Competitors will compete against each other with the objective of removing a tag from the vest of their opponent using a good karate technique.
• A mouthguard is compulsory for all kumite tag competitors.

Kumite

• ICKF kumite rules will apply.
• Personal protective equipment is compulsory for all kumite competitors.
• You must provide your own: groin guards (male), mouth guards, shin/instep protectors and gloves

Conditions of Entry

• Age divisions are determined by age as at the date of the tournament
• International Chito-Ryu Karate Federation of Australia competition rules will apply at this tournament.
• Competition organisers reserve the right to combine divisions if required.
• All competitors will compete in bogu for kumite events as supplied or approved by organisers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is my child ready for tournaments?  (or am I?)

A. Tournaments are a great learning experience no matter what age and belt level. Yes, they are nerve racking for both competitors and parents but from our experience all competitors come away with more confidence simply by being part of the tournament. The good thing about our Queensland Tournaments is that there is always plenty of support to help the students.

Of course if you really are not sure then please discuss with your instructor.

Q. Do you have to do every event?

A. No, you are welcome to enter only the events you are comfortable with.  For some people starting with just individual kata and/or team kata is a great first step towards tournaments.

Q. How do I find a team for Team Kata?

A.  Ask your friends to be in your team, ask your instructor, keep an eye out on the noticeboard or facebook for people looking for team members. When selecting team members it usually best to select team members of similar rank and age as the division you are in will depend on the level of the highest ranked team member.

Q. What time will the Little Champions/Junior events finish?

A. It is not possible to give exact times until all entries have been received and a schedule has been written up however as a guide we endeavor to have the 4-8yr olds finished before lunch, and ideally the 9-10 year olds as well. Of course you can leave after your events but we do encourage everyone to stay and watch the senior divisions as well.

Q. What time will the Tournament finish?

A. It is not possible to give exact times until all entries have been received and a schedule has been written up however as a guide we are normally finished our tournaments from around 2:30-3:30pm. Presentation of the Little Champions Tournament Champion is done before lunch.  Presentation of the Junior and Senior  Tournament Champions Trophies are done at the end of the event.

Q. Is there an entry fee for spectators?

A. There is no entry fee for spectators. We do however appreciate it if you can support the club by purchasing lunch and snacks from the canteen.

Q. What equipment do I need?

A. Everyone needs a karate gi and karate belt. If you are doing Kumite Tag you will need a mouthguard, if you are doing kumite you will need mouthguard, gloves, shin/instep guard and groin guard (males).