* Denotes New or Changed for 2008
The GKL uses AAU rules for competition EXCEPT for the following:
1. Bo's may be 5' or 6'.
2. Headgear is mandatory for YOUTH & JUNIOR Divisions.
Headgear is optional but recommended in the adult (18 up) divisions.
* Facemask are optional for all divisions.
3. Foam or AAU approved gloves are acceptable.
4. Skin guards with instep are optional for all divisions.
5. GKL divisions will be used for each tournament.
6. * A third penalty of the same offense will cause automatic loss of the match.
Any penalty can escalate all the way to disqualification if warranted.
7. * Wazari's will be used in the 8 & under divisions.
GENERAL
1. Who may participate? Any authentic traditional Okinawan and Japanese
martial arts school in good standing with the GKL.
2. Uniforms- Traditional white or black uniforms only.
3. Conduct- No unsportsmanlike conduct will be permitted. This includes
coaching, heckling from the crown or other examples of poor sportsmanship.
4. Only judges, ring assistants, designated coaches and competitors are
allowed on the floor. Spectators are not allowed on the competition floor.
5. All competitors must submit a completed and signed application. If under 18
must have a parent or guardian sign the application.
6. Protest- must be filed immediately with the Chief Referee or the tournament
director. Only RULES VIOLATIONS, NOT JUDGEMENT CALLS may be
protested. A $10 fee must accompany the protest. ONLY dojo instructors or
cached may file a protest. If the decision is upheld, the 410 fee will be
forfeited.
7. The tournament Chief Referee has the final judgement on any discrepancy.
8. Age as of JULY 1, 2008 determines the division for that competition year.
Competitor in the wrong division will be disqualified.
9. * Judges must be in proper GKL uniform to judge.
