Lennox Legacy09

Lennox Legacy

2009 Tournament

An IWKA National Title Circuit Tournament

Open to any and all martial art styles.

Date: Saturday November 14, 2009

Pre-registration must be received by Nov. 6, 2008

Location: TADMORE SHRINE

3000 KREBS DRIVE

AKRON, OHIO 44319

Schedule of Events

Seminar w/ Hanshi William H. Duessel: 9:45 AM

Check-In / Registration: 9:00 – 11:15 AM

Black Belt Meeting: 11:15 AM

Tournament Bow-In: 11:30 AM

Tournament Fees

Pre-Registration Fees

Tournament only ..….……..$25.00

Seminar only…………..$15.00

Tournament & Seminar………..$35.00

Walk-In Registration Fees

Tournament only..…..……..$35.00

Seminar only…………..$20.00

Tournament & Seminar………..$50.00

Spectator Fee at the door……………….$5.00

5 yrs & under are…....Free!

Tournament Hosted By

Heidi Gauntner Renshi Go, Roku Dan
Isshinryu Karate Academy LLC
&
Kent Karate & Family Fitness

1154 W Main St · Kent, OH 44240

330-221-0295 · www.martialpeace.org · ikakarate@sbcglobal.net

The Lennox Legacy is an IWKA National Title Tournament. Title points may be earned by Isshinryu World Karate Association members as noted. You must provide your IWKA # with your registration.

Possible IWKA Circuit Points To Be Earned: 1^st Place earns 5 points Ÿ 2^nd Place earns 3 points Ÿ 3^rd Place earns 1 point

Grand Champion Awards – Any Kyu Rank Forms (Kata & Weapons) and Black Belt Forms & Adult Kumite Competitors that win their division will be eligible to compete in the Grand Champion Divisions. The following Championship Awards will be available: 12 & Under Kyu Forms; 13-17 yrs. Kyu Forms; Adult Kyu Forms; All Black Belt Forms; Adult (18 yrs. +) Female Black Belt Kumite & Adult (18yrs. +) Male Kumite

Lennox Legacy Award Nomination – Please see the website for the Lennox Legacy Award nomination form. All nominations are due by Oct. 30, 2008.

DIVISIONS & RULES

KYU SYSTEM - If you are not sure where you fall into this KYU ranking system, please ask your Instructor. Thank you.

4 KYU SYSTEM	8 KYU SYSTEM	10 KYU SYSTEM	14 KYU SYSTEM
NOVICE = 4^th KYU	NOVICE = 8^th, 7^th & 6^th KYUS	NOVICE = 10^th, 9^th, 8^th, 7^th KYUS	NOVICE = 14^th, 13^th, 12^th & 11^th KYUS
INTERMEDIATE = 3^RD KYU	INTERMEDIATE = 5^th, 4^th & 3^rd KYUS	INTERMEDIATE = 6^th, 5^th& 4^th KYUS	INTERMEDIATE = 10^th, 9^th, 8^th, 7^th & KYUS
ADVANCED = 2^ND & 1^ST KYU	ADVANCED = 2^nd & 1^st KYUS	ADVANCED =3^rd, 2^nd & 1^st KYUS	ADVANCED = 5^th, 4^th, 3^rd, 2^nd & 1^st KYU

　

DIVISIONS

AGE	RANK	KATA DIVISION #	WEAPONS DIVISION #	BOY’S KUMITE DIVISION #	GIRL’S KUMITE DIVISION #
TEAM KATA	3 or more members per team required	K1 – Kids K-2 - Adults

PEE WEE
6 yrs. & Under	All Kyu Ranks	K-3	W-28	S101	S101
NOVICE
7-9 yrs.	Novice	K-4	W-29	SB49	SG70
10-12 yrs.	Novice	K-5	W-30	SB50	SG71
13-14 yrs.	Novice	K-6	W-31	SB51	SG72
15-17 yrs.	Novice	K-7	W-91	SB95	SG98
INTERMEDIATE
7-9 yrs.	Intermediate	K-8	W-32	SB52	SG73
10-12 yrs.	Intermediate	K-9	W-33	SB53	SG74
13-14 yrs.	Intermediate	K-10	W-34	SB54	SG75
15-17 yrs.	Intermediate	K-11	W-92	SB96	SG99
ADVANCED
7-9 yrs.	Advanced	K-12	W-35	SB55	SG76
10-12 yrs.	Advanced	K-13	W-36	SB56	SG77
13-14 yrs.	Advanced	K-14	W-37	SB57	SG78
15-17 yrs.	Advanced	K-15	W-93	SB97	SG100
JUNIOR BLACK
12 yrs. & Under	Jr. Black	K-16	W-38	SB58	SG79
13 – 15 yrs.	Jr. Black	K-17	W-39	SB59	SG80
16 – 17 yrs.	Black	K-18	W-40	SB60	SG81
ADULTS 18 - 35 yrs
Adult Novice	Novice	K-19	W-41	SB61	SG82
Adult Intermed.	Intermediate	K-20	W-42	SB62	SG83
Adult Advanced	Advanced	K-21	W-43	SB63	SG84
ADULTS 36 yrs & Up
Adult Novice	Novice	K-22	W-44	SB64	SG85
Adult Intermed.	Intermediate	K-23	W-45	SB65	SG86
Adult Advanced	Advanced	K-24	W-94	SB66	SG87
ADULT BLACK BELTS
18 – 35 yrs.	Black	K-25	W-46	SB67	SG88
36 yrs. & Up	Black	K-26	W-47	SB68	SG89
MASTERS
5^th Dan & UP	Black	K-27	W-48	SB69	SG90

TEAM KATA - DIVISIONS WILL BE CREATED THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT BASED ON AGE, RANK & NUMBER OF

COMPETITORS. Note, this is not an IWKA National Title Circuit points division.

*** DIVISIONS MAY BE COMBINED THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT FOR FUN. HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL IWKA MEMBERS WILL STILL RECEIVE THEIR POINTS FOR THEIR NORMAL DIVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL CIRCUIT EVEN IF IN A COMBINED DIVISION***

　

Kata/Weapons:

First 3 competitors up before scoring
Scoring on a 0 -10 pt. System.
With 5 judges; high and low score will be discarded for scores
In the event of a tie: add in the remaining low score – if necessary high score will be added and/or an additional kata/form performed
Restarts are acceptable for Kyu Rank (under black belt) only.

PLEASE NOTE: Advanced and Black Belts will be required to perform a different kata/form when required to break a tie.

Sparring/Kumite:

Kumite matches will be for two (2) minutes running time. Time will stop if necessary.
Five (5) point matches. If a tie exists after two (2) minutes then sudden victory 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), Groin, and 4" halo around the head or light contact to headgear. Judges are encouraged to call 4" halo to reduce the chance of excessive head contact.
NO FACE or CHIN CONTACT. Black Belts may touch headgear.
NO EXCESSIVE BODY CONTACT.
Leg checks permitted to back of leg only, but NO SWEEPS OR TAKEDOWNS.
Out of bounds under one’s own power – any body part that is out of the ring can be considered out of bounds. 1^st out - a warning will be given. 2^nd 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.

Mail signed waiver and pre-registration form below with payment made payable to:

Heidi Gauntner

60 Shawnee Dr

Kent, OH 44240-6000

Any questions concerning the tournament, please contact Heidi Gauntner, Renshi Go

330-221-0295 or email: Heidi1kara@aol.com

Pre-registration Form Must Be Received By November 6, 2009.

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Name:______________________________________________________ Age:_____ Birth Date:___/___/___

Male / Female (circle one) Rank: Novice______ Intermediate______ Advanced_______ Black_____

Home Phone:_____________________________________ IWKA #__________________________________________

Address/City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________________________________

Instructor's Name:____________________________________________________________________________

Martial Arts School’s Name & Phone Number:___________________________________________________

Divisions – please check which divisions you’ll be participating in. Thank you.

Seminar _____ Team _____ Weapons _____ Kata _____ Sparring _____

List names of Team Members please__________________________________________________________

WAIVER: I understand that the practice of Martial Arts, and specifically, tournament competition, is inherently a contact sport, and as such, I know that physical injury can occur. As consideration for being allowed to compete in this open style tournament, I hereby assume all responsibility for and all risk of damage or injury that may occur as a participant in this tournament. Specifically, I agree to release and will hold harmless and fully indemnify for any claims which might arise, the Isshinryu Karate Academy, Kent Karate & Family Fitness,William H. Duessel, the Tadmore Shrine of Akron, and any persons affiliated with this tournament in any way from any and all claims or causes of action on account of any injury which may occur from my participation in the Lennox Legacy Tournament. I fully understand that any medical treatment given to me will be of First-Aid treatment only. By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read the rules and agree to abide by them and assume full responsibility for any and all my actions during this tournament. If under the age of 18 years, a parent or legal guardian must also sign the waiver.

Signature:_____________________________________________Parent/Guardian:_________________________________________________Date:___________

(For Credit Card Payment Only)

Credit Card # ___________________________________ Expiration Date: ______________

Address/City/State______________________________________________________ Zip Code: ___________

3 Digit Security # _________ (last 3 #’s on back of card in signature box)

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

Pittsburgh, PA: PERRY HWY/US-19 N toward I-76 / CRANBERRY / PA TURNPIKE	Toledo, OH: I-80 E toward CLEVELAND (Portions toll)	Indianapolis, IN: I-70 E toward COLUMBUS OH
Take the I-76/PA TURNPIKE ramp	Take the OH-21 exit- exit number 173/11- toward I-77	Merge onto I-270 N via exit number 93B toward CLEVELAND.
Merge onto I-76 W toward OHIO (Portions toll).	Merge onto I-77 S	Merge onto I-71 N via exit number 26B toward CLEVELAND.
Merge onto I-77 S via exit number 23A toward CANTON.	Take the ARLINGTON RD exit- exit number 120	Merge onto US-224 E via exit number 209 toward AKRON.
Take the ARLINGTON RD exit- exit number 120.	Turn RIGHT onto S ARLINGTON RD	Merge onto I-77 S via exit number 4A toward CANTON
Turn RIGHT onto S ARLINGTON RD	IMMEDIATELY Turn RIGHT onto JARVIS RD	Take the ARLINGTON RD exit- exit number 120
IMMEDIATELY Turn RIGHT onto JARVIS RD.	Turn RIGHT onto KREBS DR	Turn RIGHT onto S ARLINGTON RD
Turn RIGHT onto KREBS DR		IMMEDIATELY Turn RIGHT onto JARVIS RD
		Turn RIGHT onto KREBS DR

Area Hotels:

Days Inn – 3237 S. Arlington St. – Akron, OH 44312 ~ 330-644-1204

Hampton Inn – 3235 S. Arlington St. – Akron, OH 44312 ~ 330-644-6579