Nikkei Karate Tournament Rules

We are implementing AAU Rules Modified.

Nikkei Games is an opportunity to unite all martial artist in one tournament and also inspire new generations of students, therefore we are having athletes’ competition in four categories by experience.

AAU – Beginner ( Less 1 Year) , Novice ( 1-2 Yrs.) , Intermediate (2-3 Yrs.) and Advance (4 Yrs. Plus) : Gender and Age.  

Pre- Registration- $40.00,  At the Door – $50.00. Coaches –$25.00, At the door $30
Kobudo $15, Teams $10 per athlete, $30 per team.

Karate Kata will be Flags and single elimination , All Kumite will be San bon (3 ippon or 6 Wazari )

Beginning Kata:
In the beginner Divisions the Competitors will be restricted, ALLOW ONLY to
performing kata from the following:
- Isshin Ryu Seisan - Hein/ Pinan - Gekisai
- Kihon Hata Inshi/ Ni - Teno Kata - Fukyugata Ichi/ Ni
- Taikyoku Shodan - Taiyoku Nidan - Taikyoku Sandan

Novice Kata:
In the Novice kata Divisions, the competitors will be allow to perform ANY KATA
EXCEPT:
- Nipaipo - Sochin - Gojushiho Sho/
Dai
- Suparinpei -Unsu / Unshu - Sunsu
- Hyakuhachiho - Ana / Ana Dai -Gankaku / Chinto
- Chantanyara Kushanku -Ohan / Ohan Dai - Chinte
- Papurin - Paiho

Intermediate and Advance:
- Any Kata

Kobudo kata will be scored

Advance ( Black belt over 18 Years will be charter and each time will be a different kata ) Kumite will be San Bon ( 3-Ippons or 6 Wazari)

Senior Black belts – (will be 34 and above scored kata) and Kumite San Bon ( 3- Ippons or 6 Wazari)

 All equipment: under 18 Years – Helmet w/ Shield – white gloves prefer – Mouth PC (Must) – Groin Protection – Chest protection optional.

Over 18 Years- Mouth PC, Gloves , Helmet Optional