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WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 2024WHERE: TM Martial Arts, 3480 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet IL 60431
WHO: TM Martial Arts Students of every belt level
WHAT: Categories include Taegeuk Forms, Board Breaking and Weapons Demonstration
HOW: Registration packets must be submitted along with payment to hold your spot in the tournament
PRICE: Deadline to receive earlybird rate of $40 for first category is September 15. Deadline to register at regular price of $50 per category is October 5th. Every participant receives a special edition Tournament T-Shirt
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CLASS LEVEL BRACKETS: If you are currently in our BASIC class, you are only eligible to compete in the forms category. You will be showcasing a Beginner form , 1-step sparring, and a kicking combination. Your instructors have created a video to teach you these skills. Once you register, you will be emailed a link to the video so you can start practicing at home. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded within the Basic level group.
If you are currently a LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3, School Black Belt or Black Belt student, you are eligible to compete in one or more of the following three categories: Taegeuk Forms, Board Breaking, and Weapons Demonstrations.
**Taegeuk Forms Requirements: All Level 1 competitors will perform Taegeuk form #2. All Level 2 competitors will perform Taegeuk form #5. All Level 3 competitors will perform Taegeuk form #8. School Black Belts will perform Taegeuk form #6. Black Belts will perform Form Koryo.
**Board Breaking Requirements:
Level 1 competitors must do a minimum of 2 hand strikes and 2 kicks.
Level 2, Level 3, School Black Belt, and Black Belt competitors must do a minimum of 1 hand strike and 3 kicks. (Four boards are included with registration).
**Weapons Demonstration Requirements: Competitors will create their own weapons demonstration using either kamas, nunchucks, bo staff, OR escrima sticks with a partner.
Level 1 competitors must do a minimum of 5-technique-combination.
Level 2 competitors must do a minimum of 10-technique-combination.
Level 3 competitors, School Black Belts, and Black Belts must do a minimum of 15-technique-combination. But, of course, you are welcome to do more than the minimum!
1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be awarded to every category in each class level bracket.
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HOW DO I PREPARE? Practice at home! Make sure your technique looks sharp! If you have questions or want some feedback on your demonstration, your instructors are happy to help you before or after class.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ON COMPETITION DAY? Arrive early for warmups. Late arrivals will not be permitted to compete.
Wear your FULL UNIFORM. Check-in at the front desk. They will let you know which mat you will be competing on. Your instructors will explain the process step-by-step.
When it is your turn to compete, put 100% effort into your demonstration. And don’t forget to use your voice! You will be judged on your intensity, technical precision, and confidence in your performance!
Each level will be kicked off by a Black Belt Exhibition, where current Black Belts will showcase higher level skills. We hope this inspires ALL our students to keep working toward your Black Belt goals!
WHO CAN COME WATCH ME? Anyone! We encourage you to invite both family and friends to come cheer you on. A strong cheering section helps build confidence. Don’t forget your cameras!
WHEN DO I COMPETE? Below is the Tournament Schedule, broken down by Class Level. If you are not sure which Class Level your student will compete in, your instructors would be happy to give you that info.
9:00AM - BASIC LEVEL COMPETITION
10:00AM - LEVEL 1 COMPETITION
11:30AM - LEVEL 2 COMPETITION
12:30PM - LEVEL 3 COMPETITION
2:00PM - SCHOOL BLACK BELT COMPETITION
QUESTIONS? Please don’t hesitate to ask! We want to make sure this is a fun and positive learning experience for every one of our students! (815) 254-6141
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3480 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL, United States, Illinois 60431
