KTK Veterans day
tournament of Champions
Kris's Tactical Karate welcomes you to join our annual tournament in Syracuse, NE where we showcase our skills for friends and family and honor our vets. The tournament will be held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at the SDA Middle School Gym. Doors will open at 9:00 am and competition will begin at 10:00 am. Major events include sparring, kata(forms), creative weapons, and board breaking. Registration is $45 per competitor which includes a t-shirt and entry into all desired events. Lunch, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase.
Our Sponsors
A huge thank you to our sponsors who are offering their support for the 2024 tournament! We love that our local businesses are willing and ready to support their communities through events such as this.
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Dairy Chef - Syracuse, NE
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FirstBank of Nebraska - Syracuse, NE
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Mal's Bar and Grill - Unadilla, NE
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Riverstone Bank - Syracuse, NE
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Rosarito's - Syracuse, NE
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Sam's Place - Syracuse, NE
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Syracuse Area Health - Syracuse, NE
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Syracuse Market - Syracuse, NE
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Location
The tournament will be at the Middle School Gym in Syracuse, NE.​
Sparring
Points will be awarded for controlled strikes and kicks to valid target areas. Points will only be awarded if the attack is intentional, unblocked, and unchecked. The match is finished when a competitor reaches five points or it lasts for two minutes and thirty seconds. If the maximum time limit is reached and there's a tie, the competitor who scores the next point wins.
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Head, hands, feet, and groin must be protected. Personal gear will be inspected before it will be allowed. A limited amount of head, hand, foot, and chest protection will be available. A mouth guard is optional but encouraged.
Kata/Forms
Competitors will be scored on four aspects of their kata. Each judge will be focused on one area and score the competitor from 1 - 10. The total score divided by four (avg) will be used to determine awards.
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Stances - precision, fluidity, and power
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Techniques - execution, power, and timing
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Cadence - rhythm, timing, and speed
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Mastery - skill level and overall proficiency
Creative Weapons
Competitors will be scored on four aspects of their routine. Each judge will be focused on one area and score the competitor from 1 - 10. The total score will be divided by four (avg) used to determine awards.
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Stances - precision, fluidity, and power
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Techniques - execution, power, and timing
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Cadence - rhythm, timing, and speed
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Mastery - skill level and overall proficiency
Board breaking
Rebreakable boards will be placed on a stand and a specific technique will be used. Competitors will progressively break boards of increased difficulty. If a failure to break occurs, they may attempt a second time. If the second attempt fails or the competitor chooses to stop, they will be finished with the competition. A score corresponding to the highest board or combination of boards will be awarded.