Knockdown competition, Kyokushin karate knockdown, Pent Valley Leisure Centre, Folkestone Kent
Karate clubs in Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Herne, Hersden, Lympne, Margate, Sandwich and Whitstable.
 
 


2nd Novice Knockdown Tournament Results Table
Catagory 1st 2nd 3rd
Mens Heavyweight Senpai Troy Russell (C) Perry Cowling Darren Hough
Mens Lightweight Senpai Thomas Hutchinson Mark Robb David Squire
Women Senpai Emma Winter Val Barber Millie Woodrow
Senpai Girls Senpai Sarah Fox Senpai Vicky Waghorn Senpai Sophie Wallace
Junior Girls Charlotte Welch Danielle Sunnocks Natasha Hancock
Youths  Colin Loader Chris Husk Matthew Jennens
Junior Boys Daniel Jennens Braiden Lee Joel Cowling
Little Boys Sean Baker Alex Manning  Ethan Braden

Most Spirited Fighter Award     Oliver Weekes

 



Novice Knockdown Rules 
 Printout of Application form below

01) Rounds :  
1st round 2 minutes, 30 seconds rest, 2nd round 2 minutes, winner appointed.
HALF FINALS & FINALS : 1st round 2 minutes, 30 seconds rest, 
2nd round minutes
with possibility of 1 more extension of 2 minutes (encho sen).

02) The matted area for matches shall be on  1 tatami’s (Mat)

03) Protectio
Gum Shield, Groin Guard, Shin Guard, Fingerless Leather Bag mitts, Open Face Head Guard.
Women only - CHEST SHIELD.

04) A participant wins only by knock-down or knock-out or appointed by the referees.

05) Techniques allowed:
Punches and elbows to the body
Knee techniques to the body, legs and head
Kicks to the body, legs and head
Throwing- and sweeptechniques followed by an authorized technique
Grabbing the opponent for a split second is allowed for throwing techniques or kneetechniques.

06) Prohibited techniques : leads to Hansoku (official warning) and Shikakku (disqualification)
Any attack to opponents head, face, groin or neck with open hand, fist or any part of the arm.
Kicks to the groin, straight kicks to the kneecap .
Head thrusts or butts.
Any attack to an opponents back.
Strikes or kicks to a downed opponent, unless the attack or strike immediately follows a sweep or downing technique, in which case there is no contact allowed.
No-one may attack while opponent is down .
Failing to obey the referees instructions during a match.
Frequently retreating from or out the contest area or moves that waste time.
Persistent bad behaviour or violence.

07) Weight differences/extensions (half finals, finals)
If there is no clear winner after two rounds the referree may ask both contestants to be weigh. If there’s a difference of more than 5 kilo, the lighter competitor will be declared the winner of the match.
If there is no difference of weight there will be the possibility to 1 extension of 2 minutes. After the extension the referees must point out a winner, no hike wake (draw)

08) Criteria : Minimum age 8 years

09) There will be no Tamishiwara

10) This competition is for men and women, open for any grade or style.

11)  Only one coach is allowed at the ring area during the fight.

12)  The coach must wear trainingsuit and sport shoes.

13)  The organization can adjust the rules due to special circumstances.

 

 


' Train Well and Stay Safe '   - International Karate