Martial Arts
Due to Covid-19 all events are subject to change as deemed necessary. Updates will be posted on our social media, website and emails will be sent to registered participants.
DATE: Saturday, July 9, 2022
SITE: Stormont Vail Event Center, 1 ExpoCentre Dr, Topeka, KS 66612. Click here for directions.
TIME: Please scroll down for event schedule
FEE: $40/person (includes six events). Participants are only allowed to select one division per event.
REGISTRATION: Registration will open March 1st. Online registration only.
DEADLINE: Friday, July 1st at 6pm.
EVENT DAY ENTRIES: Day of entries will be accepted with a $5 late fee.
T-SHIRTS: Commemorative t-shirts will be distributed to participants who register prior to the posted deadline.
LODGING: Click here to make your reservation now with one of our partner hotels.
COMMISSIONER: Robert Beine, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
EVENT SCHEDULE (Tentative):
- 8:30 a.m. - Registration/Checkin will open
- 10:00 a.m. - Blackbelt Weapons/Forms/Freestyle
- 11:00 a.m. - Underbelt Weapons/Forms/Freestyle
- 12:30 p.m. - Team Forms
- 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break
- 1:30 p.m. - Sparring Meeting
- Followed immediately by Underbelt sparring
- PLEASE NOTE: These times are estimates only. Times may change due to number of participants, scoring, and ties.
DIVISIONS & EVENTS:
- Novice Underbelt: White, Yellow, Orange, Blue, or Green if in Tae Kwon Do. Generally less than a year of experience.
- Intermediate: Green, Purple, or Blue if in Tae Kwon Do. Generally 1 to 2 years of experience.
- Advanced: Brown or Red. Generally over 2 years of experience.
- Blackbelt & Junior Blackbelt
- Please Note: Age Determination Date is July 9 for all divisions.
- Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals awarded to the top three in each event/division. Trophy awarded to the top overall team in each division.
- Click here for a complete listing of events.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT:
- Uniform: Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu in good shape not to hinder performance. (Ex. Too long pants, torn uniform, etc.)
- Weapons: Weapons should be in good shape not to hinder performance. (Ex. Cracked wood, torn string, etc.)
- Sparring: Safety head, hand, and foot gear. Groin cup and mouthpiece. Hand and foot gear must cover fingers and toes.
- Optional Equipment: Knee and elbow pads, shin guards, and chest protection.
SPARRING RULES:
- All techniques are worth 1 point. The winner will be decided after two minutes or 5-point spread.
- No groin contact. No face contact below brown or red belt or in youth divisions.
- No down fighting. There will be one second grabs or holds allowed.
- Click here for additional Martial Arts Sparring Rules
WEIGHT CLASSES:
- Light weight: 140 lbs. & below
- Middle weight: 141-170 lbs.
- Heavy weight: 171 lbs. & above
- An admission fee will be charged to all spectators. Adults (18 & over) - $5, Students (5-17) - $3, Children (4 & under) - free.
