Upcoming Events
Date: Saturday 16th August
Start Time: 5.00 PM
End Time: 8.00 PM (approximate)
Location: Mangere Bridge Dojo, Mountain View Primary, Miller Road entrance
Cost: $25 per competitor
We have the pleasure to host a Kata Only Tournament for only Jyoshinmon members from our 5 Jyoshinmon Dojos and all students (except for White belts) are encouraged to participate. This is a good introduction to competing at a Karate event for those who are new to tournaments, and good practice for those with some experience.
The format of the tournament will be Round-Robin qualifying rounds so each competitor will get to have a minimum of 2 matches in their category. Certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places.
Competitors must have:
• A clean white gi with pants and sleeves at correct length (must not be rolled up and should be sewn)
• The Jyoshinmon badge on the gi - which can be ordered through your Sensei
• A water bottle
Red and Blue belts would be provided at the venue, but it would be preferable to have your own that is the right size.
Kata Referee Seminar
Start Time: 3.30 PM
End Time: 4.30 PM
Cost: $0 (free of charge)
Prior to the tournament starting, there is an opportunity to learn how to Judge and Referee a Kata match. The session will cover the criteria required for judging a Kata match as well as all the rules and regulations from the World Karate Federation.
Sensei Jason Ng will be taking the Kata Seminar for students with 2nd Kyu Grade and above. He has Oceania Karate Federation qualification in Kata Referee A and in Kumite Referee A.
Tournament Table Staff Training
Start Time: 3.30 PM
End Time: 4.30 PM
Cost: $0 (free of charge)
There is also training for Tournament Staff and it will be held in conjunction with the Kata Seminar. Students aged 16 years old and above and Parents are encouraged to take this training as volunteers are always needed to help run Karate New Zealand tournaments.
Karate Auckland provides Free Lunch and there is usually a small koha for volunteers.
Three people are required to staff the Mat Table and training would be provided for the following positions:
Data Entry - entering the scores for each match into the system
Table Support - supporting the Data Entry person and the Marshall
Marshall - Gathers competitors in a category to the mat and works with the Table Support person
Register through your Sensei - to participate in the Tournament, Kata Seminar and Table Staff Training.
Deadline for tournament registration and payment for competitor fee: Thursday 14th August
Pay into - 38 9006 0434230 00
Looking forward to seeing you all at the event!