Divisions

The Tora No Maki Challenge will use the sport karate rules established by the World Karate Federation. Some rules have been modified by the FSKL Technical Committee for some divisions. All tournaments sponsored by the FSKL must use the exact same rules of competition.
You may download the complete rule book below.

Below is a brief synopsis of the rules.
Competitors are responsible for knowing all rules.

Tora No Maki Challenge Divisions

      Levels:      Beginners (0 - 1 years)    Intermediate (2 - 3 years)*
                          Novice (1 - 2 years)         Advanced ( 3 years and over)**

                          *Brown belts must register as Intermediate or Advanced
                          **Black belts must register as Advanced

      Divisions:*    5 & Under                    14 - 15 years
                     6 - 7 years                   16 - 17 years
                               8 - 9 years                   18 - 34 years
                             10 - 11 years                  35 and over
                             12 - 13 years

      *The tournament director reserves the right to change or combine divisions if
          there is less than five competitors per division.

TNM Kata Eliminations

   Uniform:
      - All white karate uniform with one small patch allowed on left chest.
      - Competitors will wear red belt for Aka or blue belt for Ao.
      -  Competitors will wear red glove for Aka or blue glove for Ao.
      - The TNM will furnish WKF style red & blue gloves & belts as needed.
    - Please, NO reversible red and blue belts.
   Performance:
      - A random pairing of competitors will perform next to one
           another. Advanced adults will perform their katas individually.
      - A panel of 3 or 5 judges will vote for the best performance with flags.
      - All katas must be traditional and meet the criteria set forth
         by the WKF (see rule book above for specifics).
      - Male and female divisions will be combined except for Advanced 14-34.
      - Single Elimination will determine top three places for all Beginners,
           Novice, Intermediate, 13 & under Advanced, and 35+ Advanced.
      - Repechage Elimination for Advanced 14 - 34.
      - Advanced 14 - 34 year old competitors must perform
            three (3) different katas in the first three rounds. Then may repeat.
      - All other competitors may repeat the same kata in each round.

TNM Kumite Rules
       - Male & Female Divisions will run separately.
       - No REVERSIBLE Red and Blue Obi
   WKF Rules Modified: Applies to all not in 14 - 34 Advanced Div.
      - 1 Minute 30 Second Rounds (Stop time)
      - Single Elimination
      - Winner is first to reach 8 points or lead at time expiration
      - No head contact


   WKF Rules: Applies to only 14 - 34 Advanced Divisions.
      - 2 Minute Rounds (Stop Time) for 14 - 17 PKF and WKF women.
      - 3 Minute Rounds (Stop Time) for WKF men.
      - 2 Minute Rounds (Stop Time) for WKF Team Matches.
      - Repechage Elimination.
      - Winner is first to have lead of 8 points or lead at time expiration.
      - WKF rules for contact.

   Uniform & Equipment:

      - All white uniform with one small patch on left chest.
      - Mouth guard and groin protectors (males only). This will be
           checked in staging. Those are missing this equipment will
           have to make corrections in order to compete.
      - WKF style red and blue sparring gloves.
      - Competitors will wear red belt for Aka or blue belt for Ao. NO REVERSABLE Red & Blue Obi.
      - White foam helmets are mandatory for competitors 9 and under.
      - WKF Approved shin guards and foot protectors are optional.

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