AN INVITATION PRESENTED BY

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Dear Sensei/Friend,

GREETINGS! Peace and joy to you and your family. We hope you’re staying healthy and safe.
The Japan Karate Association of Luzon (JKA Luzon) in collaboration with JKA Olongapo is honored
to present the exciting TRADITIONAL KARATE OPEN 2023 – SUBIC to be held this
9th JULY 2023, SUNDAY at the SUBIC BAY GYMNASIUM, Subic Bay Freeport, Olongapo City.

This is a special event to publicly showcase the quality of traditional Karate skills possible through
diligent, consistent work. This tournament offers highly-trained officiating and an excellent
opportunity for all Karate practitioners to experience the thrill of high-level competition. As is
customary, the rules of etiquette and control will be strictly enforced. We know you will enjoy
the camaraderie, friendly competition, and wholesome atmosphere of this event.

We have invited select organizations nationwide as well as delegations from the US, Australia,
Taiwan, and UAE. We would be honored if you and your organization joined us at this event to
foster good will and cooperation among traditional Karatekas worldwide.

Enclosed here are necessary information and forms. Please feel free to make extra copies as
needed. Information and forms are also available online via https://bit.ly/KarateOpen2023Subic
and https://www.facebook.com/TraditionalKarateOpen2023. Kindly note the DEADLINE for
submission of all registration forms is 18th JUNE 2023. If you have questions, please do not
hesitate to call 043-756-1804 / 0917-119-6397 or email us at
japan.karate.association.lipa@gmail.com.

We hope you and your students will be able to participate at this exciting event. With your help
and support, we expect this to be a great and memorable success! Thank you in advance for your
support! We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,

Khim B. Torres
JKA Luzon, Managing Director

Ian Jereos
JKA Luzon, General Manager

Naomi Claire Curay

JKA Luzon, Secretary

Jimmy Dones
Tournament Producer

Ronnie Del Rosario

Tournament Coordinator
I EVENTS / CATEGORIES / DIVISIONS
Divisions can be combined if there are not enough competitors.

• Individual Kata
• Individual Kumite
• Adult Team Kata – 16 yrs. old & Up (Separate division for Male & Female)
• Adult Team Kumite- 16yrs. old & Up (3 Man Teams & 3 Woman Teams)

GENERAL DIVISIONS
INDIVIDUAL KATA & KUMITE

BEGINNERS : 9th - 7th kyu (White, Yellow & Orange Belts)

MALE FEMALE

age 6-8 age 6-8

age 9-11 age 9-11

age 12-14 age 12-14

age 15-17 age 15-17

18 & Above 18 & Above

INTERMEDIATE : 6th - 4th kyu (Green, Blue & Purple Belts)

MALE FEMALE

age 6-8 age 6-8

age 9-11 age 9-11

age 12-14 age 12-14

age 15-17 age 15-17

18 & Above 18 & Above

 ADVANCED : 3rd kyu & Up (Brown & Black Belts)

MALE FEMALE

age 6-8 age 6-8

age 9-11 age 9-11

age 12-14 age 12-14

age 15-17 age 15-17

18 & Above 18 & Above

50 & Above 50 & Above

TEAM KATA DIVISIONS

Age 16 & up Age 16 & up

3-person mixed-rank team 3-person mixed-rank team

TEAM KUMITE DIVISIONS

Age 16 & up Age 16 & up

3-person mixed-rank team 3-person mixed-rank team

Organizers will group competitors into appropriate divisions. Competitors

will be notified if divisions are merged at Tournament Day Check-In.

Tournament Day Check-in Time: 8:00-9:00 am.

II. MANDATORY DRESS & EQUIPMENT FOR ALL COMPETITORS
• White approved gloves for Kumite competitors
• Mouth Guard for Kumite competitors
• Chest protector (Optional) for Kumite competitors
• Groin protector (Optional for Males) for Kumite competitors
• Clean white Karate Gi only for BOTH Kata and Kumite competitors

III. MANDATORY DRESS & EQUIPMENT FOR REFEREES & JUDGES

*Each participating dojo is encouraged to send a representative to help in judge.
• Gray Pants
• White Long Sleeves
• Navy Blue Coat
• Maroon Necktie
• Whistle

IV AWARDS
• Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd individual winners.
• Medals plus Trophy for team events.
• Trophy for Over-All Champion Dojo (Most number of 1st place winners).
• Special Award for Adult Male & Female Best Competitors
• Cash awards & Medals for 50 years old & above Kata & Kumite events

V. TOURNAMENT LOCATION
*SUBIC GYMNASIUM
Address : Aguinaldo St,
Central Business District,
Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Subic Bay is a special

economic zone and
freeport area covering
portions of the city of
Olongapo, the town of
Subic in Zambales, and
the towns of Morong and
Hermosa in Bataan.

Subic Bay is a favorite

destination for both local
and foreign tourists. The area hosts beautiful bodies of deep waters surrounded by gorgeous mountain
ranges. Numerous waterside resorts with nice beaches, beautiful views, and fun water activities – even a
mall are available.

NOTE: Accommodation, Transportation, and Meals will be shouldered by participants. Near-tournament

hotel rates and discounts, tourist attractions, and related information to follow.
VI SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*Sunday, July 9, 2023

• Check-In (8:00-9:00 am)

• Assembly & Opening parade (9:00am)
• National Anthem
• Welcome remarks
• Introduction of Club head & Participating dojos / Group Photos
• Tournament Starts (9:30am)
• Awarding
• Group Photos
• JKA Luzon Meeting

VII ESTIMATED TIME FRAME & RING ASSIGNMENT:

*Please plan on staying in the competition area as match times may change due to Mat availability.

(9:30- 11:30 am) Ring 1, 2 & 3 – Individual Kata (All ages)

(11:30- 12:30 pm) Ring 1 – Individual Kumite
(12:30 – 1:00 pm) Lunch Break
(1:15 – 3:00 pm) Ring 1 & 2 – Individual Kumite, Ring 3 – Team Kumite
(3:00- 4:00 pm) Center Ring – Finals for Kata & Kumite
(4:00- 4:30 pm) Awarding & Closing
(4:30- 5:30 pm) Clean-up
(7:00 pm) Officials & Coaches get together (To Be Announced)

VIII TOURNAMENT IS VIA PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY / SCHEDULE OF FEES

*NO walk-ins / on-tournament-day / at-the-door registration will be accepted

• Php500.00 (1 Individual Event) / Php 1,000.00 (2 Individual Events).

• Php1,500.00 (Each Team Event)
• SPECTATOR FEE P100.0 (FREE for 5 years old and under)

IX SUBMISSIONS AND PAYMENT

 Please MAIL your registration forms and payments to: 114 Sta Agatha St. Villa Rosa Carmel
Subd. Lipa City, Batangas 4217 or EMAIL to japan.karate.association.lipa@gmail.com

 MODES of Payment: GCASH (0917-119-6397)

or BANK TRANSFER (PS Bank Account Name: JKA Shotokan Karate Studio - # 179110008045 )

 All tournament registration forms and fees must be received by: Sunday, June 18, 2023. Any
individual or team registering after this date will be charged a PhP 500 late fee.
X TOURNAMENT RULES

ALLOWED KATA

A) Brown/Black Belt (3 kyu & up) - All Advanced Shotokan katas. Sansai & Hyakuhachiho Shotokan
versions are accepted.

B) Green/Blue/Purple Belt (6-4 kyu) - Heian 2, 3, 4, 5 & Tekki 1

C) White/Yellow/Orange Belt (9-7 kyu) - Taikyoku 1, Heian 1 & 2

• Kata will be judged on the following criteria : focus, stances, complete techniques, rhythm,
intensity, kiai & correct basics.
• If kata is not completed, no 2nd chance attempt and will receive a 0. If kiai, move or moves are
left out, judges will make appropriate deductions.
• Scoring range are as follows: (9-7 kyu) white/yellow/orange 5.0-6.0, (6-4 kyu) green/blue/purple
6.0-7.0, (3 kyu & up) brown/black 7.0-8.0. As much of the range can be used to give competitors
fair scores.
• White to Purple belts are not allowed to perform kata higher than required for their next
promotion examination.
• All divisions will be point system with 3 or 5 judges. Eliminate highest & lowest scores. In case of
a tie, contestants must perform another kata; white belts can repeat the same kata.
• Divisions with 10 or more competitors will have an elimination round (Taikyoku 1, Heians &
Tekki 1), flag system.

Elimination Katas
• Brown/Black Belt (3 kyu & up) - Heian 2, 3, 4, 5 & Tekki 1
• Green/Blue/Purple Belt (6-4 kyu) - Heian 1, 2, 3, & 4
• White/Yellow/Orange Belt (9-7 kyu) - Taikyoku 1 & Heian 1
 KUMITE (Shobu Ippon Rules)

• Ippon Shobu Kumite (1 full point or 2 half point), 2 minutes (Running time for Children and
Juniors / Stop time for Adults). To receive a wazari the technique must have good focus, control,
extension & intent. Lower belts will be allowed some leniency. Adult male and female advanced
belt finals, ages 18- Up years old, Nihon Shobu kumite (2 full point or 4 half point), 3 minute
match (Stop time).
• Two complete consecutive techniques that score can be an ippon if they are completed before
yame, are in quick succession, and have excellent focus, distance, and timing.
• An ippon may be awarded in the event of an exceptionally well-executed technique. This
includes scoring techniques that receive no reaction from the opponent. An ippon is rarely
awarded, as the technique must be nearly perfect.
• Competitors can target the body, back, face & head. Only light skin touch on the face is allowed
for the children and juniors. Adults may make only light contact to the body, back, face & head,
if any at all.
• A competitor may be immediately penalized or disqualified if the contact is intentional or
malicious.
• If a competitor shows signs of injury, the judges must determine if there was a contact foul or
the person was unprepared. Then a penalty can be given.
• If the time expires before the ippon is scored – decision is called for by judges.
• 1st Tie: Sudden death (First score), 1 minute (Running time).
• 2nd Tie: Judges must select a winner based on aggressiveness, skill & attitude.

• Out of bounds: (Jogai)

1st warning – Jogai Keikoku
2nd warning – Jogai Chui
3rd warning – Jogai hansoku (disqualification)

• Penalties & Contact Foul: (Hansoku)

1st warning – keikoku
2nd warning – hansoku chui
3rd warning – hansoku (disqualification)

• Display of recklessness (Mubobi)

1st warning – mubobi keikoku
2nd warning – mubobi chui
3rd warning – mubobi hansoku (disqualification)

XI PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Children division 6-11 years old must wear complete gears, White approved gloves, Mouth
Guard, Chest protector (optional), Groin protector (optional) for males.

• Division ages 12 years old and up must wear Mouth guard, White approved gloves & Groin
protector for males (Chest protector optional).
 INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM
Application must be filled out completely with a copy of Birth Certificate (Will be returned if not complete)

Name: ____________________________________________________________________Date of birth: ___________________

Address:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________________Age:_____________________Male/Female:__________________

Email: ________________________________________________________________Weight: ___________Height:___________

Competitor’s Rank Kyu/Dan:________________________________ Years/Months of training:__________________________

Dojo/Organization:________________________________________________________________________________________

Sensei/Club Head:_________________________________________________________________________________________

Select events:

Ind. Kata: _____________ Ind. Kumite: ____________ Team Kata: ____________ Team Kumite: ______________

Tournament staff will group competitors into appropriate divisions. You will be notified what divisions you are in at
Tournament Day Check-in. Check-in time: 8:00-9:00 am.

We hereby submit our application for participation in the Traditional Karate Open 2023 - SUBIC. We hereby
acknowledge there are possible risks of bodily injuries involved in competing in the Tournament. We hereby waive
and release any and all claims, causes of action, loses, damages, cost expenses including but not limited to injuries,
attorney fees, either known or unknown, now existing or arise in the future that may have of whatever kind or
nature against any Tournament organizer, officials, or anyone else involved in any way with the Tournament. We
hereby acknowledge that the Tournament organizers for publicity, sales, or promotions can use any individual,
team, or any other pictures or videos taken of us in this Tournament without compensation to any individual Team
member or the Team as a whole.

______________________________________________________ _________________________
Signature of Consent (if under 18, signature of parent/guardian) Date

Please mail forms to 114 Sta. Agatha St. Villa Rosa Carmel Subd. Lipa City, Batangas 4217 or EMAIL to japan.karate.association.lipa@gmail.com.
Payment methods: GCASH (0917-119-6397 ) or Bank Transfer (PS Bank Accnt. #179110008045 ). DEADLINE for ALL tournament registration
forms and fees is by SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2023. Individuals or teams registering after this date must pay a P500.00 late fee. For more information,
check our Facebook page or contact Sensei Torres at japan.karate.association.lipa@gmail.com or call 043-756-1804 / 0917-119-6397.
 TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
Application must be filled out completely with a copy of Birth Certificate
(Will be returned if not complete)

Dojo/Organization:_____________________________________________________________________

Sensei/Club Head:______________________________________________________________________

ADULT TEAM KATA: (MALE) (Ages 16 & Above)

1.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

2.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

3.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

ADULT TEAM KATA: (FEMALE) (Ages 16 & Above)

1.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

2.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

3.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

ADULT TEAM KUMITE: (MALE) (Ages 16 & Above)

1.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

2.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

3.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

ADULT TEAM KUMITE: (FEMALE) (Ages 16 & Above)

1.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

2.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

3.Name & Signature:____________________________________________________________________

We hereby submit our application for participation in the Traditional Karate Open 2023 - SUBIC. We hereby acknowledge there
are possible risks of bodily injuries involved in competing in the Tournament. We hereby waive and release any and all claims,
causes of action, loses, damages, cost expenses including but not limited to injuries, attorney fees, either known or unknown,
now existing or arise in the future that may have of whatever kind or nature against any Tournament organizer, officials, or
anyone else involved in any way with the Tournament. We hereby acknowledge that the Tournament organizers for publicity,
sales, or promotions can use any individual, team, or any other pictures or videos taken of us in this Tournament without
compensation to any individual Team member or the Team as a whole.
 SUMMARY OF ENTRIES FORM
Application must be filled out completely with a copy of Birth Certificate
(Will be returned if not complete)

NAME AGE LEVEL DIVISION

PLEASE TICK THE CORRECT BOXES WITH “X”

FEMALE KATA

ALE KATA
TEAM

TEAM
INDIVIDUAL

FEMALE KUMITE
MALE KUMITE
INDIVIDUAL
MALE KATA
ADVANCED
INTERMEDIATE
BEGINNERS

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ORGANIZATION: _______________________________________________________________________

Delegation/Club Head: _____________________________ Club Head’s Signature : _________________