TRAINING TOURNAMENT
Training Tournaments, hosted by Spivey Karate, are for all levels of competition from first timers to seasoned competitors. Although there is a degree of competition, these events are provided as a safe and friendly environment to further development a "Warrior Spirit" that hones techniques, tests courage and builds self-esteem as students make their way through their martial arts training and onto future regional & state level events. Unlike Open Tournaments, winning first place is secondary to learning & improving. Participation by schools or students outside of Spivey Karate is welcome and per-registration is highly recommended.
Date | Day | Tournament |
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January 11, 2025 | Saturday | 46th Annual Winter Warriors |
March 29, 2025 | Saturday | 46th Annual Spring Dragon-Fire |
July 12, 2025 | Saturday | 42nd Annual Summer Samurai - Spar Wars |
September 13, 2025 | Saturday | 46th Annual Fall Fighters |
November 15, 2025 | Saturday | 25th Annual Holidays Benefit |
2025 Points Standings
Spivey Karate awards points from results of our Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall and Holiday Benefit Training Tournaments. The button below will direct you to the current points standings.
Spivey Karate Training Tournament results, along with other Open Tournament results across the US, are incorporated into The Alliance National Points Race. The button below will direct you to the current points standings.
46th Annual Spivey Karate - Spring Dragon-Fire Training Tournament
March 29, 2025 - GRAND CHAMPIONS
Front row (left to right):
Roen Small (Karate Kids, ages 6-7 Female)
Grady Beverland (Lil' Dragons, ages 4-5)
Cason Gragg (Karate Kids, ages 6-7 male)
Ginny Donahue ((8-12 Advanced Female)
Matthew Donahue (8-12 Advanced Male)
Skyeler Graham (8-12 Beginner Female)
Back row (left to right):
Majorie Ruth Streetman (Teen/Adult Female)
Abel Streetman (8-12 Beginner Male)
Noah Helchuis (Black Belt)
Axel Santiago (Teen/Adult Male)
46th Annual Spivey Karate - Winter Warriors Training Tournament
January 11, 2025 - GRAND CHAMPIONS
Front row (left to right):
Cason Gragg (7-under)
Nolan Kassabaum (8-9 male)
Skyeler Graham (8-12 female)
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Back row (left to right):
Owen Smith (Black Belt)
Marjorie Ruth Streetman (teen/adult)
Abel Streetman (10-12 male)
Training Tournament Rules
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1. General
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Spivey Karate reserves the rights of admission and/or participation.
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Divisions may separate competitors by utilizing several factors such as sex, age, height, and weight. Incorrect registration will not receive refund.
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It is the responsibility of each Instructor, Coach, person in charged and or participants to know and understand the Rules of the Tournament.
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Spectators and Instructors are encouraged to cheer (positive), not jeer (negative).
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The attitude and conduct of spectators, instructors, and participants before, during and after competition should always reflect humility, respect, and restraint. Parents / Adults should remember that children and young adults reflect the authority figures around them.
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Martial Arts is not a sport.Training Tournaments seek to provide a controlled and safe environment where techniques are implemented at a high level, respect for others is displayed and an honorable “Warrior Spirit” is cultivated. Every competitor should self-reflect after competition to learn and improve.​
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2. Katas/Forms and Weapons
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Judges will use Open-Style Scoring, which does not account for correctness, but on techniques and performance. Critique starts from entering ring to leaving ring.
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Scoring for non-black belt divisions will start at 5.0; Black belt divisions will start at 6.0.
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All weapons should be in good working order for the safety of others in attendance.
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3. Sparring
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Mouthguard and cup & supporter are required.
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No coaching is allowed once the division has been called to line-up for competition.
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Sparring is a game of tag with light contact.
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Point required to win the match are based on belt rank on the list below:
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If division has a sufficient number of competitors, divisions will be based on age, rank and male/female.
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If division participation is low then the following handicap scoring system will be used:
a. If two competitors are of equal rank, the first competitor to three (3) points wins.
b. If two competitors are not of equal rank, the lowest rank must score two (2) points and the other must score additional points for each rank higher than the competitors’ rank.
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There may be times when alternative Sparring Rules may be implemented. When noted, the following will apply:
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2-points for controlled head kicks, spinning kicks, jump kicks to body, & spinning back-fist to the head.
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3-points for controlled jump spinning kick to body (only).
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Must score twice to win match.
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There will be a minimum of three (3) Judges with two (2) required to call a point, even if there are up to five (5) Judges.
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Judges are only to call points that they directly see.
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One foot in ring required for kicks and punches, even if opponent is out of ring.
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Techniques allowed:
Side of head, top of head
Front and side of body
Pulled punches and kicks to the head only
Shin kicks (rear-leg only) to body
Knee to body counts (red belt+)
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Techniques Prohibited or that do not count:
Stationary lead hand punch to the body for ages 8+
Blocks used to attack
Kicks or punches that just go over the head
Finger or claw strikes
Sweeps, ground techniques or throws
Below the belt
Face contact (judgement call) or back of head
Blind techniques
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Excessive or illegal targets/techniques will be called immediately and may receive a warning or disqualification. All warnings carry forward to proceeding matches.
