November 7, 2015

Location: Ohio Martial Arts, 1458 S Water St, Kent, OH  44240

Sparring/Kumite:
 Kumite matches will be for two (2) minutes running time. Time will stop if necessary.
 Three (3) point matches. If a tie exists after two (2) minutes then sudden death to break the tie, first to
score wins.
 Any safety gear deemed unsafe, by tournament officials will need to be replaced.
 Safety gear required: Foam head gear (all competitors), safety punch, safety feet (shin & instep will be
permitted), mouth guards, groin cups. Shin guards are not required.
 Target areas are: Torso (no spine), and 4” halo around the head Judges are encouraged to call 4” halo
to reduce the chance of excessive head contact.
 NO FACE, Head or CHIN CONTACT.
 NO EXCESSIVE BODY CONTACT.
 Leg checks permitted to back of leg only, but NO SWEEPS OR TAKEDOWNS.
 NO KICKING to a person who is on the ground. However, competitors have two (2) seconds to strike
without contact using hand techniques.
 Out of bounds under one’s own power – The body that is out of the ring can be considered out of
bounds. 1st out - a warning will be given. 2nd out - a point awarded to opponent. Points may be scored
against a person out of bounds. However, a point will not be award if delivered from out of bounds.
 NO HOLDING. Competitors may grab, strike and immediately (2 seconds) let go to score a point.
However, holding will not be permitted. 

Contact:
Kyoshi Heidi Gauntner 330-221-0295,
e-mail Heidi1kara@aol.com