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Arizona Karate Association Western States Karate Championships 6326 N. 7th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85014 Phone: 602-274-1136 Website: www.arizonakarate.com E-mail: azkarate@me.com 50th Western States Karate Championships 2014 Master your Instincts By Shojiro Koyama with Lisa Anderson Greetings: I came to the United States in 1964, about a half a century ago. Unfortunately, I don't speak English very well. Because of this, I have taught karate technique, which looks like today's sports karate. But Japanese cultural martial arts – bunpu ryodo – is a combination of philosophy and technique or fighting. In the Japanese language, that is the meaning of budo. Budo is very much like industry; for example, like the Sensei is responsible for students, the employer is responsible for the employees and the employees’ families. Leadership, whether of a dojo or a company, is very similar. Fortunately, Kazuo Inamori, the former head of Kyocera, has written books on leadership and success. His book A Passion for Success: Practical, Inspirational, and Spiritual Insight From Japan’s Leading Entrepreneur (McGraw-Hill, 1995). While it might appear that industry and karate are very different, but the philosophy of both is quite similar. The following are words of wisdom from Mr. Inamori. “You must learn to control your instincts. This will develop your intellect and give you the ability to make the right decisions. Human beings are born with both ‘instinct’ and ‘intellect’. Eating, drinking, fighting, and feeling possessive or jealous are all part of the self-preservation instinct by which we protect our lives and propagate our families. We often make decisions by using our instincts as a basis of judgment; however, animals behave in much the same way. Better decisions may come if we look at the situation objectively. It is important to master your instincts. This will create some space in your mind where intellect can grow and allow you to reason logically. What matters is just how much of your behavior is controlled by intellect alone. It is not easy to master our instincts. We cannot live without them, and I am not advocating that we get rid of them altogether. The important thing is not to be ruled by them. We need the ability to control our instincts at will. Since humans tend to follow their instincts by nature, this challenge can be extremely difficult. There is no simple way to do this. We need to catch our selfish desires as soon as they emerge and use our intellect to suppress them”. Control is the essence of Budo and Karate. As we practice our Karate, application of Control to our lives allows us to learn and prosper from our Art. I wish you a prosperous day and life! Shojiro Koyama Chairman Western States Karate Championships Association 2014 WSKC Tournament www.arizonakarate.com PRE-TOURNAMENT EVENTS KARATE CLINIC and DAN EXAM Given By: Master Shojiro Koyama, 8th Dan JKA/WF America – Western Region Master Shojiro Koyama is the Chief Instructor of the JKA/WF Western Region and the Arizona Karate Association located in Phoenix, AZ. Master Koyama has taught Traditional Shotokan Karate in Phoenix for 50 years as a Japan Karate Association (JKA) instructor and a JKA Board Director. Master Koyama has devoted his life to promoting and teaching the art of Karate-Do with the premise that Karate is Lifetime Exercise and Lifetime Learning. CLINIC Open to All Students 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm JKA DAN EXAM Immediately following the clinic. Testing is Limited to JKA/WF members only. Friday, October 31, 2014, 6:00 p.m. All Spectators Welcome! Held at the Sports Club at City Square, 4000 N. Central Ave. Phoenix (Same building as Hilton Garden Inn) 7:15 PM, Friday, October 31, 2014 NOTE: IMPORTANT! Participants must wear a traditional white karate gi and should arrive early enough to be dressed and warmed up prior to the start of the clinic. There will be no time to warm up during the clinic. Open to all ages, traditional styles, and belt levels. All students testing must have their Instructor’s approval. Examinees must present JKA Passport. Cloth or vinyl hand pads and mouth guard required, no exceptions Clinic Fee: $25.00 per person Photography and Videotaping are Permitted. Please NO Flash Cameras! (Cash or check accepted at the door.) 2014 WSKC Tournament www.arizonakarate.com HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Competitors and guests are encouraged to stay at: Hilton Garden Inn 4000 N. Central Avenue Rates: Phoenix, Arizona, USA 85012 Occupancy Rates Tel: +1-602-279-9811 Single/Double/ $109.00 (plus tax) Fax: +1-602-285-2932 Reservation Cut-Off Date: October 17, 2014 To reserve your room, please use the group code: “WESTERN STATES KARATE” PLEASE RESERVE EARLY! (Room availability not guaranteed) 2014 WSKC Tournament www.arizonakarate.com Directions to the Phoenix Convention Center Using Interstate 10 Take Exit 145 - Seventh Street and go South to Van Buren, Monroe, or Washington Streets. Proceed to the Parking Garage of your choice by navigating the map below. Using Interstate 17 Take Exit 195 - Seventh Street and go North to Washington, Monroe, or Van Buren Streets. Proceed to the Garage of your choice by navigating the map below. You may enter on either the 3rd Street or the 2nd Street entrance directly across from the Hyatt Regency and proceed up the escalators to the 3rd Floor. To your left, you will find Ballrooms 301A and B. Registration and merchandise sales will be outside the Ballrooms. 2014 WSKC Tournament www.arizonakarate.com TOURNAMENT EVENT SCHEDULES All Events on this page are held in the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., West Ballrooms, 301 A&B Registration Opens at 8 a.m., Competition begins at 9 a.m. Attention Judges! Black Belt Judges Meeting (In front of the announcer’s table) Saturday, Nov. 1st, 8:45 am All black belts eligible to serve as corner judges or referees are required to attend a judges meeting to be held the day of the tournament at 8:45 AM in front of the announcer’s table. All JKA judges and referees must wear a white, long-sleeved shirt, gray slacks and maroon tie. No watches, jewelry, or beepers are permitted in the match areas. ********************************************************************************* Saturday, Nov. 1st, Begins at 9:00 AM Open Tournament to Compatible Styles, no weapons (Subject to Japan Karate Association rules of competition.) Opening Ceremony, and preliminary WSKC eliminations to the last 16 events (see registration form) ********************************************************************************* Saturday, Nov. 1st, Begins Approximately at 3:00 PM ********************************************************************************* 2014 WSKC Tournament www.arizonakarate.com WSKC FEES, RULES & REGULATIONS THIS IS A CHARITY EVENT. PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE 100 CLUB OF ARIZONA! **JKA SANCTIONED**Competitor Regulations KATA KUMITE 1. 2. 1. Japan Karate Association Rules. 2 minutes 1 point (or 1/2 point plus 1/2 point = 1 point). 2. No protective pads or foot covers permitted. No plastic guards or headgear. 3. Contestants are required to provide their own mouthpiece and FABRIC OR VINYL HAND PADS. 4. This is a NON-CONTACT tournament. You will be disqualified for lack of control. 5. Out-of-bounds warnings will count toward a decision. Third warning will result in disqualification. 6. Each contestant must wear a complete Karate GI (uniform) consisting of a top, bottom and belt. 3. Point system. Four corner judges and one chief referee. High & low scores eliminated. Tournament Fees: ONE EVENT: (KATA OR KUMITE) Registration by 10/24 After 10/24 up to Day of Tournament $30.00 $40.00 TWO EVENTS Their Mission: To provide immediate financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare. Registration by 10/24 After 10/24 up to Day of Tournament $40.00 $50.00 TEAM EVENTS: (Fees are per team, per event) Registration by 10/24 $ 50.00 After 10/24 up to Day of Tournament $ 80.00 TROPHIES & MEDALS Medals will be awarded as follows: Kata 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Kumite 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Trophies will be awarded in selected finals event. ADMISSION DONATION: Admission Donations are Accepted, Appreciated, and go towards the Tournament Charity. No Admission Fee is Required for Spectators. Registration Instructions REGISTER IN ADVANCE REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! 2014 WSKC Tournament 1. 2. Registration forms must be filled out and the competitor must sign the release (and parent/guardian if competitor is under age 18.) Contestants may enter only ONE event in each category. You may compete once in individual kata and once in individual kumite. In addition you may also compete once in team kata and once in team kumite. You must stay in your age and gender group. 3. 4. The registered person can pay by cash, check or credit card. Make checks payable to WSKC Registrations should be mailed faxed, or delivered to: Arizona Karate Association 6326 N. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85014 Telephone: (602) 274-1136 Fax: (602) 943-3350 www.arizonakarate.com WESTERN STATES KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS WSKC 2014 INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Please circle the events you wish to enter. Tournament entry fees (by Oct. 24th): One event $30, Two events $40 After October 24th, One event $40, Two events $50 EVENT AGE INDIVIDUAL KATA DIVISION BELT EVENT AGE INDIVIDUAL KUMITE DIVISION BELT 3A 4A 5A 18 & UP 18 & UP 18 & UP WOMEN WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE WOMEN GREEN, PURPLE WOMEN BROWN 3B 4B 5B 18 & UP 18 & UP 18 & UP WOMEN WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE WOMEN GREEN, PURPLE WOMEN BROWN 6A 7A 8A 18 & UP 18 & UP 18 & UP MEN WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE MEN GREEN, PURPLE MEN BROWN 6B 7B 8B 18 & UP 18 & UP 18 & UP MEN WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE MEN GREEN, PURPLE MEN BROWN 9A 10A 5-6 5-6 YOUTH WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE YOUTH GREEN, PURPLE, BROWN 9B 10B 5-6 5-6 YOUTH WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE YOUTH GREEN, PURPLE, BROWN 11A 12A 13A 7-8 7-8 7-8 YOUTH WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE YOUTH GREEN, PURPLE YOUTH BROWN, BLACK 11B 12B 13B 7-8 7-8 7-8 YOUTH WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE YOUTH GREEN, PURPLE YOUTH BROWN, BLACK 14A 15A 16A 9-10 9-10 9-10 YOUTH WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE YOUTH GREEN, PURPLE YOUTH BROWN, BLACK 14B 15B 16B 9-10 9-10 9-10 YOUTH WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE YOUTH GREEN, PURPLE YOUTH BROWN, BLACK 17A 18A 19A 11-12 11-12 11-12 GIRLS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE GIRLS GREEN, PURPLE GIRLS BROWN, BLACK 17B 18B 19B 11-12 11-12 11-12 GIRLS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE GIRLS GREEN, PURPLE GIRLS BROWN, BLACK 20A 21A 22A 11-12 11-12 11-12 BOYS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE BOYS GREEN, PURPLE BOYS BROWN, BLACK 20B 21B 22B 11-12 11-12 11-12 BOYS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE BOYS GREEN, PURPLE BOYS BROWN, BLACK 23A 24A 25A 13-14 13-14 13-14 GIRLS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE GIRLS GREEN, PURPLE GIRLS BROWN, BLACK 23B 24B 25B 13-14 13-14 13-14 GIRLS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE GIRLS GREEN, PURPLE GIRLS BROWN, BLACK 26A 27A 28A 29A 30A 31A 32A*(2) 13-14 13-14 13-14 13-14 15-17 15-17 15-17 BOYS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE BOYS GREEN, PURPLE BOYS BROWN BOYS BLACK GIRLS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE GIRLS GREEN, PURPLE GIRLS BROWN, BLACK 26B 27B 28B 29B 30B 31B 32B*(2) 13-14 13-14 13-14 13-14 15-17 15-17 15-17 BOYS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE BOYS GREEN, PURPLE BOYS BROWN BOYS BLACK GIRLS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE GIRLS GREEN, PURPLE GIRLS BROWN, BLACK 33A 34A 35A 36A*(2) 37A*(2) 38A*(2) 15-17 15-17 15-17 15-17 18 & UP 18 & UP BOYS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE BOYS GREEN, PURPLE BOYS BROWN BOYS BLACK WOMEN BLACK MEN BLACK 33B 34B 35B 36B*(2) 37B*(2) 38B*(2) 15-17 15-17 15-17 15-17 18 & UP 18 & UP BOYS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE BOYS GREEN, PURPLE BOYS BROWN BOYS BLACK WOMEN BLACK MEN BLACK 39A*(2) 40A 41A*(2) 42A 40 & UP 40-55 40-55 55 & UP WOMEN BROWN, BLACK MEN BROWN MEN BLACK MEN BLACK 39B*(2) 40B 41B*(2) 42B 40 & UP 40-55 40-55 55 & UP WOMEN BROWN, BLACK MEN BROWN MEN BLACK MEN BLACK *The top two competitors in these events must remain for the finals. The number indicated is the # of individuals that will compete in the finals. The WSKC reserves the right to combine divisions at its discretion. DOJO (KARATE SCHOOL) ___________________________ INSTRUCTOR: __________________________________ NAME (First, then Last): ______________________________ AGE: ____ GENDER: M F BELT: _________________ GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (if under age 18): ______________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________ CITY: _____________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIP: ______________ PHONE: ______________________________ EMAIL: _____________________ No. of events Registration by 10/27 Day of tournament T-shirt 2014 WSKC Tournament ONE $30.00 $40.00 $15 youth Two $40.00 $50.00 $20 adult Cash Visa Card number Size:____________ Check (payable MasterCard Expiration date To WSKC) American Express www.arizonakarate.com WESTERN STATES KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014 TEAM KATA or KUMITE REGISTRATION FORM Please circle the event you wish to enter: EVENT AGE TEAM KATA DIVISION BELT 1A*(2) 2A*(2) 5-17 5-17 GIRLS & BOYS WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE, GREEN, PURPLE GIRLS & BOYS BROWN, BLACK 43A*(2) 44A*(2) 45A*(2) 18 & UP 18 & UP 18 & UP MEN & WOMEN WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE, GREEN, PURPLE WOMEN BROWN, BLACK MEN BROWN, BLACK EVENT AGE TEAM KUMITE DIVISION BELT 44B*(2) 45B*(2) 18 & UP 18 & UP WOMEN BROWN, BLACK MEN BROWN, BLACK Each team must have three members, and can also list an alternate. DOJO (KARATE SCHOOL): _______________________________ Instructor________________________________ TEAM NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________ TEAM MEMBER 1 (CAPTAIN) _____________________________________________________________________ *WAIVER REC’D_______ AGE:____________ GENDER M F BELT____________ TEAM MEMBER 2 *WAIVER REC’D_______ _______________________________________________________________________ AGE:____________ GENDER M F BELT_____________ TEAM MEMBER 3 *WAIVER REC’D_______ _______________________________________________________________________ AGE:____________ GENDER M F BELT_____________ ALTERNATE (OPTIONAL) *WAIVER REC’D_______ _______________________________________________________________________ AGE:____________ GENDER M F BELT_____________ *EACH TEAM MEMBER MUST SIGN A WAIVER/RELEASE AGREEMENT MANDATORY: Entire Payment in Full with Submission of Form ENTRY FEES TEAM: Registration by 10/24: $50.00 Cash Visa Check (make payable to WSKC) MasterCard American Express Day of Tournament: $80.00 If Paying by Charge Card Please Complete the Following Information ________________________________________________________ Card Number Expiration Date ________________________________________________________ Signature (MUST SIGN) (Office Use Only) Cash Check Charge Initials ___________ WAIVER / RELEASE AGREEMENT Event: Western States Karate Championships, (and/or including Clinic, Dan Exam and International Family Kumite Competition) and like activities (collectively, "Events") I, as a visitor or participant (the "Releasor"), being on premises used by, owned or operated by an employee or volunteer of Western States Karate Championship Organization, an Arizona non-profit corporation or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Arizona, a Delaware non-profit corporation, including its affiliates, Arizona Karate Association, an Arizona corporation, Japan Karate Association/World Federation – America, and any and all other clubs, schools, instructors, members, judges, officials, representatives and other participants, sponsors, sanctioning organizations or any subdivision thereof, persons participating in the Event, the promoters and their sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the Events, premises and event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and others who gave recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluations or loss control activities regarding the premises or Event and each of them, their directors, offers, agents, and employees (collectively, "Releasee"), for observing or participating in any way in any Events including but not limited to any activity coordinated, organized, provided by or conducted by Releasee, including but not limited to being a participant in martial arts training, instruction, demonstration or competition (or like activity), for myself, my personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin, AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. 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