Schedule/Rules

Schedule Of Events 2024 TBA

These times are estimated. Divisions will not start before these times, however there may be some delays in start times depending upon the amount of competitors in the divisions. Updates will be made via Uventex System and announced during the day. Thank you!
Day/Time Description Notes
Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Set Up Team AC Convention Center
Thursday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Registration and Weigh In Sheraton Hotel – Board Room 1st Floor Next To Elevators
Thursday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm AK Elite Training Camp Sheraton Hotel – Pearl Ballroom 2nd Floor
Thursday 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm NASKA Judges Meet and Training Sheraton Hotel – Steel Pier Room – 2nd Floor
Thursday 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm Coaches briefing and credential pickup – Must come to Thurs, Fri or Sat Briefing Sheraton Hotel – Steel Pier Room – 2nd Floor
Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 pm International Brotherhood of Kenpo Seminars Sheraton Hotel – Pearl Ball Room – 2nd Floor
Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 pm Business Bas Free Seminar For School Owners/Managers Sheraton Hotel – Steel Pier Room – 2nd Floor
Friday 9:00 am to 10:00 am NASKA Judges Meet and Training AC Convention Center Hall B – Ring 2
Friday 10:00 am Check In, Weight In (Must Have ID) Added Divisions, Spectator Passes AC Convention Center Hall B
Friday 10:00 am Coaches briefing and credential pickup – Must come to Thurs, Fri or Sat Briefing AC Convention Center Hall B – Ring 1
Friday 11:00 am NASKA Double AA & NASKA Single A Team Forms, Demo Team & Super Demo Team, Amerikick Demo Team AC Convention Center Hall B
Friday 12:00 pm Continuous Sparring AC Convention Center Hall B
Friday 12:30 pm Traditional & Korean Challenge Juniors & Adults & Colorbelts. AC Convention Center Hall B
Friday 2:00 pm Open Weight Eliminations for Junior & Adults AC Convention Center Hall B
Friday 3:30 pm NASKA Double AA & NASKA Single A Creative, Musical & Extreme Forms & Weapons for Black Belts & Colorbelts including Black Belts 30, 40, 50 CMX divisions AC Convention Center Hall B Note: Amerikick Only Weapons will be Saturday for Colorbelts
Friday 6:30 pm Adult & Junior Team Sparring AC Convention Center Hall B
Saturday 7:00 am Check In, Weight In, Added Divisions, Spectator Passes AC Convention Center Hall B
Saturday 7:00 am Coaches briefing and credential pickup – Must come to Thurs, Fri or Sat Briefing
Saturday 8:00 am All Black Belts 30, 40, 50 traditional forms, traditinoal weapons, point sparring and 60 and over all forms, weapons and point sparring divisions. AC Convention Center Hall B
Saturday 9:00 am All 17 & Younger BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED Color Belt Divisions including NASKA , Amerikick Only Weapons & Forms, Traditional Weapons & Forms divisions & Point Sparring AC Convention Center Hall B
Saturday 9:00 am All 17 & Younger Black Belt NASKA Double AA & NASKA Single A Traditional Forms & Weapons & Point Sparring. AC Convention Center Hall B
Saturday 10:00 am* Real time updates and notifications will be made by the Uventex System All 18 & Older Black Belt & Colorbelt NASKA Double AA & NASKA Single A Traditional Forms & Weapons & Point Sparring following immediately after. AC Convention Center Hall B
Saturday 3:30 pm Colorbelt Grandchampionship Finals, Amerikick Dragons Demo Team Winners AC Convention Center Hall A
Saturday 4:30 pm Black Belts Report For Super Star Finals AC Convention Center Hall A
Saturday 5:30 pm Superstar Finals AC Convention Center Hall A

All NASKA Black Belt Divisions will follow the NASKA Rules.

Click Here For The NASKA 2024 Rule Book 

 

  1. All Colorbelts and Non NASKA black belt divisions will follow the NASKA Rules with the follow exceptions:

    1. Face Shields are optional for all colorbelt ranks and Non-NASKA Black Belt Class A sparring divisions.
    2. Elbow and Knees Pads are optional for all colorbelt ranks and Non-NASKA Black Belt Class A sparring divisions.
    3. 2 handed Cartwheels, one handed cartwheels, round-offs, somersaults, front rolls, shoulder rolls and kipups are allowed in the creative forms and creative weapons divisions for colorbelts and Non-NASKA Black Belt Class A divisions.
  2.   Non Naska Demo Teams

    1. Each team must have a minimum of 11 members.  There is no maximum amount of players.
    2. 4 minute maximum time limit.  Time starts when the first member steps into the ring and time ends when the team is obviously finished, in the opinion of the judges.
    3. Weapons, music and props may or may not be used.  Any infractions, mistakes or weapon drops will be penalized by the judges decisions and relative ranking scores.  Dropping of the weapon/s is not grounds for disqualification.
    4. Scores will be based upon martial arts skills, choreography, level of difficulty, execution and overall showmanship.
  3. Non Naska Synchronized Team Forms – Friday

    1. Each team must have a minimum of 2.  There is no maximum amount of players.
    2. 4 minute maximum time limit.  Time starts when the first member steps into the ring and time ends when the team is obviously finished, in the opinion of the judges.
    3. Weapons, music and props may or may not be used.  Any infractions, mistakes or weapon drops will be penalized by the judges decisions and relative ranking scores.  Dropping of the weapon/s is not grounds for disqualification.
    4. Scores will be based upon the synchronization of martial arts skills, choreography, level of difficulty, execution and overall showmanship.  Working together at the same time or rate, working in unison together, use of techniques as a domino affect, etc.
  4. Kenpo/Kempo Forms Traditional Challenge Non Naska Divisions –

    1. The intent of the Traditional Division for Kenpo/Kempo is to promote growth in the division with the use of accepted traditional Kenpo/Kempo forms only.  No “Dojo” forms or patterns are allowed.  No altered forms or combining forms are allowed.
    2. Only recognized forms from the styles and systems of American Kenpo are allowed and include the following:  Short and long forms 1, 2, 3, 4.  Long forms 4, 5, 6, 7.  Mass Attacks.
    3. Stances are generally high.  Kicks are generally low and snapped.  Hand techniques are a combination of linear and circular blocks and strikes.  There is no kia criteria.
  5. Korean Form Traditional Challenge Non Naska Divisions – Friday

    1. The intent of the Traditional Divisions for TKD is to promote growth in the division’s with the use of accepted traditional Korean forms only. No “Dojo” forms or patterns, only recognized patterns with a demonstrated history in regulated organizations that administer Korean forms.
    2. Updated Rules Coming Soon.  
  6. NEW – Self Defense – Friday

    1. There will be 2 divisions offered.  18+ Adults all belt ranks and 17 – younger Jr all belt ranks
    2. Competitors will have 4 minutes to demonstrate a minimum of 5 defense techniques with at least one defense against a weapon, one defense agains a punch and one defense against a grab.  Competitors are allowed to have 1-3 partners as attachers.  Competitors have the options to demonstrate each defense technique slowly and then full speed.
    3. Martial Arts Uniforms must be worn
    4. Weapons/Props must NOT be sharp, dangerous or real in any way.
    5. Music is not allowed
    6. Competitors will be judged on the following criteria
      1. Realism
      2. Execution of technique
      3. Effective defenses and or escapes

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Rules for Light Contact Continuous Sparring