Brian Hobson & Darren Myers are proud to present the

16 Annual Sanctioned Event

TRADITIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

4 Junior Championships Belts & Beautiful Customized Awards!

‘ $H PRIZES & 4 BELTS for Adult Black Belt GRAND CHAMPIONS!CA

2016 SHURI CASTLE CUP will be awarded to the Most Successful Dojo!

Pre-Register On-Line by at or register at the doorOctober 15th

www.tournamentinabox.com

Saturday, October 22ndHampton University Convocation Center

th

˜ ˜16 Annual Battle at Shuri CastleTraditional Karate at it’s Best!

DATE: Saturday, October 22, 2016

LOCATION: Hampton University Convocation Center, 700 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23668

AT THE DOOR REGISTRATION: Begins at 8:00am

JUDGES MEETING: 9:30am Officials required to wear white gi or gray slacks/white shirt/tie/blue blazer

COMPETITION BEGINS: 10am SHARP!!! Adult Black Belt weapons and Kata will compete first.

PRE-REGISTRATION: On-line at www.tournamentinabox.comFax: (757) 483-1566Mail: VA Martial Arts Center, 3325 Taylor Road, Suite 102, Chesapeake, VA 23321

ENTRY FEE: Pre-registration received by October 15th $65; after October 15 $75; on-site $85 (cash only) PowerKid, Tiny Turtles Pre-Reg $40; after October 15 $50; on-site $60 (cash only)

SPECTATORS: 13 years old & up: $10; 12 years old & under: $5; 4 and under FREE

RULES: USA Karate (USA-NKF) Modified (Rules review during Judges Meeting)

ELIGIBILITY: Must be from a traditional Japanese/Okinawan Karate system to compete.

DIRECTORS: Hanshi Brian Hobson, Shorin-Ryu Kiyobukan Kyokai (757) 825-CHOPHanshi Darren Myers, Motobu Ha Shito-Ryu Kuniba Kai (757) 483-0195

SANCTIONED BY: USA Karate/ USA National Karate Federation (Member US Olympic Committee) GRAND CHAMPION for JUNIOR KATA COMPETITORS: will have a chance of winning 4 Grand Championship belts (just like pro-boxing)! Bring your best kata and BATTLE for the BELT!

INSTRUCTORS...TAKE HOME THE % 2016 SHURI CASTLE CUP % For every place your students win, your Dojo will receive points. 1st place=3 points, 2nd place =2 points, 3rd place = 1 point. Winning a Grand Championship earns 4 additional points. The school with the most points at the end of the tournament will be awarded the prestigious SHURI CASTLE CUP. The more students your Dojo brings the better your chances of bringing home the cup!

In 2001, Eb Welch and Mike Eggleston’s Dojo were battling neck and neck for the cup. When the dust settled and the points were tallied, Eggleston’s Dojo (EKS) won by a margin of only 8 points!In 2002, Mike Eggleston’s Dojo (EKS) and Rodney Cheeseman’s (Kintora) Dojo were going back and forth all da. At the men’s black belt kumite finals Kintora Dojo took home the trophy by edging out EKS by only 2 points!In 2003, the defending Shuri Cup Dojo was without their leader due to Rodney Cheeseman’s Army Reserve unit activation. Without their leader, Cheeseman’s Dojo fought a tough battle. But, when the dust settled, Eggleston’s EKS Dojo was the winner.In 2004, it came down to the black belt men’s division at the very end of the tournament!!!Cheeseman’s Dojo vowed to win the Cup back and edged out Eggleston’s Dojo by only 6 points.In 2005, they said it couldn’t be done...until Rodney Cheeseman’s Kintora Dojo ran away with the Cup two consecutive years. They were the first back-to-back winner!In 2006, Rodney Cheeseman’s Kintora Dojo set the standard with an unprecedented THREE-PEAT!!!In 2007, straight out of the deep south, Champion Dojo with their famous Sensei Aziz Kheder just barely won the Cup by stopping the Rodney Cheeseman Kintora Express’ quest for a fourth straight victory.In 2008, Rob Silverman’s LMKA Dojo debut at the Battle at Shuri Castle resulted in going home with the Shuri Cup.In 2009, Rob Silverman’s LMKA Dojo came even stronger than the year before and won by a landslide of points. Sensei Silverman said that he was going to tie Cheeseman’s three-peat record and then some!In 2010, THREE-PEAT accomplished! Silverman’s LMKA Dojo vowed to become the first 4-time Champion in 2011.In 2011, newcomer Axsom Martial Arts burst onto the scene with a big group of great students to win the Cup for the first time!In 2012, Rob Silverman’s LMKA Dojo came to reclaim the Cup for a record 4th time!In 2013, Sensei Dwight Grover’s Ichiban Karate Dojo claimed their first Cup victory with a great showing of competitors.In 2014, LMKA sets a new record with Rob Silverman’s 5th Shuri Cup.In 2015, a record 6th Shuri Cup is taken home to LMKA. Congrats Shihan Silverman.

th

˜˜˜ ˜˜˜16 Annual Battle at Shuri CastleCOMPETITION INFORMATION

KATA division will be separate for all Males and Females

KOBUDO forms must also be from a recognized Ryu-Kyu system. Scorecards will be used for Kobudo.• Criteria for judging will be the same as aforementioned in kata.• Approved Weapons: bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku, kama and eku.• If a tie occurs, the same or different kata will be performed and then scored. Brown and black belts

must perform a different kata with the same or different weapon. All weapons compete together.

KUMITE: Males and females will compete separately. Children may have to show proof of age.• Competition will be USA Karate/USA-NKF modified. We will review rules prior to competition.• Men’s adult black belt division, athletes will line up according to height, then will be evenly divided into

the tall and short divisions.

MANDATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Foam dipped headgear (headgear option in adult black belt), mouthpiece, groin cups (males), USA Karate approved hand, shin and foot pads are required in all divisions. Approved equipment will be available for purchase at the tournament site.

UNIFORM: White traditional karate gi will be mandatory for all competitors, with a maximum of 2 emblems (left chest and shoulder). No patches, piping, embroidery or screen-printed designs on the back or pants of the gi. These rules will be followed. NO EXCEPTIONS!

OFFICIALS: All judges must be a black belt from a traditional karate background. All judges are required to wear the officials uniform (blue blazer, gray pants, white shirt and tie) or white karate gi.

COACHES: All coaches must be at least brown belt. All coaches are required to wear a tracksuit or whitekarate gi. NO EXCEPTIONS! Coaches are strongly encouraged to attend the black belt meeting.

AWARDS: All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive beautiful, custom medals.GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

• ”Two-at-a-Time” flag system for judging will be used (red and blue) except in Black Belt adult divisions.Scorecards will be used in the Grand Championship rounds.

• The same kata can be performed in every round or can be changed every round. Adult Black Belts must perform a different Kata from the previous round in the finals for first and second place.

• Only “Budo” based kata will be recognized from traditional Okinawan or Japanese lineage. Performance must be traditional in manner. Altering, removing or adding moves can result in disqualification. This will be done a the discretion of the panel of judges with the supervision of the rules arbitrator.

th

Year Kobudo Kata Male Kumite Female Kumite Shuri Cup Winner

2001 Lorraine Adkins Will Graves Will Graves Lorraine Adkins EKS Dojo

2002 Rodney Cheeseman Rodney Cheeseman Skyler Cooper Lorraine Adkins Kintora Dojo

2003 Lorraine Adkins Lorraine Adkins Corey Harris Lorraine Adkins EKS Dojo

2004 Rodney Cheeseman Lorraine Adkins Kevin Bass Lorraine Adkins Kintora Dojo

2005 Lorraine Adkins Rodney Cheeseman Rodney Cheeseman Lorraine Adkins Kintora Dojo

2006 Lorraine Adkins Nauja Tillery Rodney Cheeseman Lorraine Adkins Kintora Dojo

2007 Nauja Tillery Matt Vaughn Karl West Nauja Tillery Aziz-Champion Dojo

2008 Jonathan Delk Skyler Cooper Jonathan Delk Nauja Tillery LM Karate Academy

2009 Nauja Tillery Josh Warner Rob Silverman Nauja Tillery LM Karate Academy

2010 Nauja Tillery Giovanni Granados Giovanni Granados Kimberly Delk LM Karate Academy

2011 Nauja Tillery Nauja Tillery Giovanni Granados Kimberly Delk Axsom Martial Arts

2012 Giovanni Granados Giovanni Granados Carlos Galan Nauja Tillery LM Karate Academy

2013 Giovanni Granados Giovanni Granados Giovanni Granados Nauja Tillery Ichiban Karate

2014 Nauja Tillery Nauja Tillery Jose Iglesia Nauja Tillery LM Karate Academy

2015 ???? Nauja Tillery Eric Jones XXXX LM Karate Academy

2016 Battle at Shuri Castle ChampionshipsUSA KARATE SANCTIONED EVENT

Intermediate - 2-4 yrs training (Red-Brown)Advanced - 4+ yrs training (Brown-Black)

PK1 PowerKid 1, Tiny Tigers (less than 6 mos)PK2 PowerKid 2, Tiny Tigers (6 months +)

TEAM KUMITE (Must Register at the Door)TS1 9 & Under Beginner/NoviceTS2 9 & Under Intermediate/AdvTS3 10 - 12 Beginner/NoviceTS4 10 - 12 IntermediateTS5 10 - 12 AdvancedTS6 13 - 15 Beginner/NoviceTS7 13 - 15 IntermediateTS8 13 - 15 AdvancedTS9 16 - 17 Beginner/NoviceTS10 16 - 17 IntermediateTS11 16 - 17 AdvancedTS12 18+ Beginner/NoviceTS13 18+ IntermediateTS14 18+ Advanced

Name:_________________________________________________________ USA-NKF #:_______ DOB:_____________

E-mail:________________________________________________________ [ ] Male [ ] Female Age:______

Address:_______________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________

City:__________________________________________________________ State:____________ Zip:______________

Karate Rank:_________________________ Years Training:_____________ Style:_______________________________

Instructor's Name:_______________________________________ Dojo:_________________________________________

Dojo Address:___________________________________________________ State:____________ Zip:_______________

Dojo Phone:__________________________________ Dojo E-Mail:____________________________________________

Registration Fee (1 Fee covers all events) PowerKid

Pre-Reg before October 15th $65.00 $40.00 K____________ Kata

Registration After October 15th $75.00 $50.00 S____________ Kumite

Registration at the Door $85.00 $60.00

W___________ Kobudo

Total Amount Paid:____________________ [ ] Check [ ] Money Order

Credit Card_________________________________ Expires___________ CCV___________

Name on Card________________________________________ Phone_____________________Make Checks Payable to: Virginia Martial Arts Center

3325 Taylor Road, Suite 102Chesapeake, VA 23321

Parent or Guardian if under 18

2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent

2016 Battle at Shuri Castle Karate ChampionshipsTOURNAMENT APPLICATION

Division Number Entered:

Adult and Minor Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability

disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions's or negligence but the

actions, inactions or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be

other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the

damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.

Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:_________________

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Virginia Martial Arts Center and Brian Hobson School of Karate athletics/sports

program, and related events and activities, the undersigned:

1. Agrees that prior to participating, the (if under 18) Parent or Guardian, will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the

participant and/or Parent or Guardian, believes anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor or Battle at Shuri

Castle Karate Championships personnel of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.

including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise.

4. All entries are final, no refunds will be given. I fully understand that any medical treatment given will be of a first aid treatment type only.

I consent that any pictures furnished by me or any pictures taken of me in connection with the Tournament can be used for publicity, promotion

or television showing now or in the future, and I waive compensation in regard thereto. The Director or his authorized agent(s) reserve the right

3. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Budoka Enterprises, Inc. , T/A Virginia Martial Arts Center, USA Karate, Hampton Roads

Convention Center, City of Hampton, its officers, its affiliated clubs, regional sports organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors,

advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as "releasees" from any and all

liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury

6. Statement of Health: By my and/or Parent/Guardian's signature below I confirm that I am in sound health and there is no reason why I cannot

participate in this championship and/or event.

to refuse entry to any person, school, team or club.

5. PLEASE NOTE: All athletes must be covered by health or medical insurance in order to compete. Participant Secondary Medical Insurance is

included as a benefit of USA Karate membership. Non-members without medical insurance coverage may obtain Secondary Medical Insurance for

$50.00, which includes 2015 membership in USA Karate.

2016 BATTLE AT SHURI CASTLE CHAMPIONSHIPS

TEAM KUMITE

REGISTRATION FORM

TEAM NAME: _________________________________________________________________

PRICE: $45 per Team Pre-Registered by October 15th

$60 per Team Registered after October 15th and before October 22nd

$75 per Team at the Door

CATEGORY: All Team Kumite Divisions are mixed gender. Team may be made up of

males and/or females (3 athletes maximum). Divisions are determined by the oldest

and most experienced level member on the team.

o TS1 9 & Under Beginner/Novice

TS2 9 & Under Intermediate/Adv

TS3 10 - 12 Beginner/Novice

TS4 10 - 12 Intermediate

TS5 10 - 12 Advanced

o

o

o

o

o TS6 13 - 15 Beginner/Novice

o TS7 13 - 15 Intermediate

o TS8 13 - 15 Advanced

! o TS9 16 - 17 Beginner/Novice

o TS10 16 - 17 Intermediate

o TS11 16 - 17 Advanced

o TS12 18+ Beginner/Novice

o TS13 18+ Intermediate

o TS14 18+ Advanced

NAME USA KARATE MEMBERSHIP NO.

AGE EXPERIENCE LEVEL

1.

2.

3.

CLUB/DOJO NAME:

INSTRUCTOR/SENSEI’S NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

Instructor’s Signature: DATE:

NOTE: All Team Participants and Parents of Team Participants must sign the Waiver below.

Adult and Minor (under 18) Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the USA National Karate-do Federation athletics/sports program, the 2016 Battle at Shuri Castle Karate Championships, and related events and activities, the undersigned: 1. Agrees that prior to participating, they know and understand the Rules of Competition, and that they (if under 18 years of age a Parent or Guardian) will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the participant and/or Parent or Guardian, believes anything is, or may be, unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor and the Battle at Shuri Castle Karate Championships personnel of such condition(s) and refuse to participate unless and until such condition is remedied. 2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inaction’s or negligence but the actions, inaction’s or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. The undersigned assumes all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death. 3. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue The USA National Karate-do Federation, Budoka Enterprises, Inc., T/A Virginia Martial Arts Center, Darren Myers, Brian Hobson Karate Studio, Brian Hobson, Hampton Roads Convention Center, the City of Hampton, Virginia, its officers, its affiliated clubs, regional sports organizations, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches and other employees, staff, official and volunteers of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “releasees” from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise. The undersigned shall indemnify the releasees and hold them harmless for any losses, liability or damages which may result from any failure or defect of such release. 4. All entries are final, no refunds will be given. I fully understand that any medical treatment given will be of a first aid treatment type only. I consent that any pictures furnished by me or any and all photographs or video images taken of me in connection with the Tournament can be reproduced and used for publicity, promotion or other purpose by the USA-NKF, the Battle at Shuri Castle Karate Championships, it’s licensees or assigns now or in the future, and published or broadcast by any media whatsoever, and I hereby waive any and all claim for any compensation of any kind in regard thereto. All participation in any event or class in this Tournament is by permission only. The Tournament Director or his authorized agent(s) reserve the right to refuse entry to any person, school, team or club. 5. Statement of Health. By my signature below I confirm that I am in sound health and there is no reason why I cannot participate in this championship and/or event.

The undersigned has read the above waiver and release, understand that they have given up substantial rights by signing it and sign it voluntarily. 1. Signature of Contestant Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

2. Signature of Contestant Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

3. Signature of Contestant Signature of Parent/Guardian Date