Tibon's Goju Ryu Karate 37th Annual Summer IN HOUSE Invitational Karate Championships

Date: Jun 29, 2025 to Jun 29, 2025



Registration Fee:


$75 for First Division
$10 Each Additional Division

*At the Door $25 Late Charge



Tournament Contact Information:
Eugene Tibon
emtibon@hotmail.com
2094062776

Venue & Location:
St. Mary's High School Gymnasium
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207


Tournament Information:
Tournament Info Packet: Open

Tournament Background:
Rules and Guidelines
1st Place, 2nd Place, and Double 3rd Place Medals will be given for the following Divisions: Individual Kata, Individual Kumite, Individual Kobudo
Beginner Divisions will not receive points for face contact. Gloves, mouthpiece, chest protectors are required for females and youth under 18. Groin protectors required for males. Head gear and chest protectors will be required for some divisions and will be on-hand when needed. Shin guards and instep protectors are optional equipment for kumite. A limited amount will be available.
Coaching of the competitors is not allowed. Individuals who insist on coaching may be ejected from the tournament. This is a family friendly tournament cheering and supporting is encouraged!
Kata: Competitors in the beginner and intermediate divisions are allowed to start their kata over if they forget their place or stop kata in the middle.
6kyu and below (adult and youth): Beginner divisions may only perform basic level Katas. Examples of suitable Katas: Taikyoku Katas, Fukui Kata, Kihons, Heians (1-5), Pinans (1-5), Gekisai (Ichi or Ni), Saifa, Sanchin, Tensho, Kanshiwas, Uechi-ryu style, Tioshi Shodan. Other beginner level traditional katas are ok.
5kyu to 4kyu (adult and junior): Examples: Heian (1-5) or Pinan (1-5), Tekki or Naihanchi (1 or 2), Kanshu, Wankan, Jion, Aoyagi, Gigisai (Ichi or Ni), Saifa, Seiyunchin, Sanseru, Hangetsu, Shinsein Ni, Jitte, Jiin, etc. Fair level matching is important.
3rd kyu to 1st kyu (Adult, Youth Advanced) Examples: Saifa, Seiyunchin, Sanseru, Shisochin, Seisan, Tekki or Naihanchi 3, Jion, Bassai Dai, Bassai Sho, Jiin, Empi, Chintei, Jitte, Koshokun Sho, Matsukaze, Sochin, etc. Fair level matching is important.
Important. Black belt: Examples: , Seisan, Sepai, Kururunfa, Suparimpei, Gojushijo Sho and Dai, Unsu, Kushanku, Kanku Dai and Sho, Chinto, Supar-Eimpei, Nipai-Po, Sochin, Chinshu, Tomari and Matsumura Bassai, Hakutsuru, Jion, Bassai Sho, Rohai Dai and San, Matsumura Rohai, Empi, Chatanyara Kushanku, Gankaku, Myojo, Chintei, Jitte, Jion, Juroku, Koshokun Dai, etc.
Kumite: Modified USA Karate Rules. Scoring Areas: 8.1.1 A technique that lands on the shoulder blades may score. The non-scoring part of the shoulder is the junction of the upper bone of the arms with the shoulder blades and collarbones. 8.2 Proper Distance: 8.2.1 When determining the amount of contact, the age and experience level of the competitors must be considered.
8.2.2 For 14- to 15-year-old competitors, "skin touch" is allowed for kicks only. Hand contact to jodan will be penalized.
8.2.3 Competitors 13 and younger a) No Jodan contact of any kind is permitted for competitors 13 years and under.
The duration of kumite bouts for all USA Karate categories is one minute thirty seconds (1:30). 5.2 Timekeeping shall be by "stop time"; however, the Chief Referee may determine that "running time" may be used in beginner, novice, or intermediate categories.



Medical Release:
RELEASE FROM LIABILITY: As a participant in Tibon’s Goju Ryu Fighting Arts In-House Organization Tournament and USANKF of Northern California Inc. the undersigned understands that there is physical contact between the participants. I realize that there is a possibility of personal injury. I hereby assume all risks of such injury while participating is caused by the negligence of the participants, instructors, coaches, officials, judges, medical staff, staff or other manner. In assuming the risk of personal injury while participating in the tournament I hereby release the promoters, St. Mary’s High School, its Officers, staff, board of directors, Sponsors, its staff, and members from all liability and waive all claims and suits against them from any injury or otherwise which arises from my participation. I fully understand this release from liability has the effect of releasing and waiving all claims for suits for personal injury, no matter how caused, while I participate in the tournament. I further agree that any pictures, videotaping, or television coverage taken of me or furnished by me in connection with the said martial arts tournament can be used for publicity, promotions, or television.