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Saturday October 11, 2008

18th Annual American International
Karate Championships

Empty-Hand Kata Divisions

Kata (Empty Hand, Sport & Traditional) competitors will compete by gender and rank in separate divisions for Adults, Juniors and Kids.  Awards will be given to the top 3 places in each division, and kids 12 and under will receive participation medals.  The tournament director reserves the right to combine divisions if less than three competitors are registered for any one division.

Separate Male Divisions and Female Divisions

Young Kids Age Group:
Rank Divisions:
  • 4 to 6

  • Beginner (up to 1/2 year exp.)

  • Intermediate (1/2 to 1 1/2 yrs. exp.)

Kids/Juniors Age Groups:
Rank Divisions:
  • 7 to 8

  • 9 to 10

  • 11 to 12

  • 13 to 14

  • 15 to 17

    • Beginner (up to 1/2 year exp.)

    • Intermediate (1/2 to 1 1/2 yrs. exp.)

    • Advanced (more than 1 1/2 yrs. exp.)

    • Black Belts

    Adults Age Groups:
    Rank Divisions:
    • 18 to 31

    • 32 and Up

    • Beginner (up to 1/2 year exp.)

    • Intermediate (1/2 to 1 1/2 yrs. exp.)

    • Advanced (more than 1 1/2 yrs. exp.)

    • Black Belts (1st & 2nd Dan)

    • Black Belts (3rd Dan & up)

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