AKKAs  Semi-Annual 
Karate Tournament Rules

Click here to download a printable copy of these rules

 Little Ninja Flag Sparring

1.  One minute round per match. Time is stopped when the match is stopped.

2.  4 Flags per competitor placed in the front part of each competitor's belt.

3.  Competitors each were a head gear that we provide

4.  Competitors compete using the single elimination system. Go to Sparring Bye System

5.  Match is stopped each time a flag is drawn. If flags are drawn at the same time, they both will count. Only one flag can be drawn at a time.

6.  Competitor with the most flags at the end of the minute wins.

7.  If a competitor draws all 4 flags on the other competitor, the match is over.

Forms Divisions- Empty Hand and Weapons

Competitors are judged based on the following.

1.     Knowledge of form

2.     Presentation/showmanship

3.     Balance

4.     Focus

5.     Intensity

6.     Quality form of stances/strikes

7.    Control

8.     Control of weapon for weapons forms

9.     Courtesy

10.    Scores are between 8 and 9 for under Black Belt.
  9-10 for Black Belt.

11.     Scores are added and divided by the number of judges. Highest average wins.

The higher the competitor's rank, the higher the expectation.

Forms Grand Championship 

The winner from each empty hand forms division will compete against each other. Scoring is between 9-10. Scores are added together and divided by the number of judges.  The highest average wins.

Padded Weapon Sparring

Padded Sword Sparring and Padded Bo Staff Sparring

1. Strict One minute time limit, continuous sparring.   Judges only stop the match for an equipment failure or if there is a safety concern.

2. Competitors use the single elimination system.

3. Each student wears a head gear and sparring gloves that we provide. Students are expected to use their own if they have them.

4. Whomever dominates the match with the most effective strikes wins per the majority of the judges simultaneous call.

5. Targets are anywhere on the opponents body except the face. Top and Side of Head, Legs, arms, mid section, no contact to the face.  Competitors must only use the padded section of the weapon for striking.

6. Contact is touch only.  Excessive contact will disqualify a competitor.

7. Competitors compete using the Single elimination system. Go to Sparring Bye System

Gear Requirements for Sparring Divisions

1.              Head Gear

2.              Sparring Boots & Gloves

3.              Shin Guards

4.              Rib and Chest protector (under 18 yrs)

5.              Mouthguard

6.              Protective Cup(males)

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Gear must be in good condition and be the required AKKA approved gear to be allowed in the competition.

Point Sparring

1.     3 point matches. First to 3 wins.

2.     There must be a majority of a judges call to receive a point.

3.     1 point for kick, 1 for punch.  Point scored at the same time will be called a "clash" and no point will be awarded to either competitor.

4.     Targets: a. front and side of the body  b.  top and side of the head

5.     Competitors compete using the Single elimination system.
Go to Sparring Bye System

6.     2 minute time limits. If time runs out, the competitor with more points wins.  If there is a tie, then the match will continue until a point is scored.
7. Out of Bounds. Competitors are allowed out of bounds 2 times.  On the 3rd time, the other opponent is awarded 1 point.

8.     All competitors must be in full gear

Headgear, gloves, boots, shins, rib guards, mouthguard, cup for boys.

9.     No contact to the face, back, or below the waist.

10.            Competitors are allowed 1 warning for illegal or excessive contact
and low strikes. 2^nd time and the other competitor is awarded 1 point. 3rd Time warrants disqualification.

11.            Sparring Bye System- this is necessary to insure that there will be only 1 winner.  This depends on the number of competitors. In some cases, a name will be drawn at random and that competitor will advance in the division even though no match was fought.

Rules for Continuous Sparring

1.   One 60 second round per match.  Time only stops for equipment failures and/or safety concerns.

2.   Competitors are allowed medium contact to the body and light contact to the head.  There is no face contact allowed. Strikes are allowed below the waste but must not be against the knee.

3.   At the end of the match, 5 judges decide simultaneously who dominated the match.

4.   Competitors compete using the single elimination system.  Go to Sparring Bye System

5.   Gear requirements:  Head gear, boxing gloves, foot gear, shin pads, mouth guard, protective cups for men.