8th
annual
2003 Mercer County National Karate Championships
to be held on
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2003
at
Mercer County Community College (West Windsor Campus)
in Mercerville, New Jersey
(only 35 miles north of Phila Airport)
(only 35 miles south of Newark Airport)
(only 45 minutes south of New York)
(only 40 minutes east of King of Prussia)
Event Starting Time: 9:30am Sharp!
Open to All Styles
*1st place thru 4th place in all divisions
*All Kids (5yrs - 17yrs) divisions will go 1st, and will be done by 1:30pm
*All Black belts & females 10 years to 17 years
will have their own divisions
*Beautiful Trophies & Awards for all participants
*Awards for non-placement 9 years and younger
*Over 120 Divisions
*6 Children's Forms/Kata Grand Champion Awards
(beautiful large trophies)
*Award for School with the Most Pre-registered Competitors
*Adult Black Belt Kata (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Open, Women, Senior
& Executives)
*Black Belt Weapon (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Open, Women, Senior
& Executives)
ADULT DIVISIONS
*Black Belt Self-Defense
*Black Belt Point Sparring (Lt-Mid-Lt Hvy-Hvy)
Black Belt Senior & Executive Sparring
*Black Belt Continuous Fighting (Lt ,Md, Hvy)
*Black Belt Team Fighting (3 person & 5 Person)
Black Belt Female Kata/Weapon/Sparring
Black Belt Seniors 33-40/ -vs-Executive 41+ Sparring Grand
Adult Black Belt Forms/Kata Grand + Cash
Adult Black belt Weapons Grand + Cash
Black Belt Lighweight-vs-Middle Grand Sparring + Cash
Black Belt Lt. Heavy -vs-Heavy Sparring Grand + Cash
*Black Belt Ligth-vs-Heavy Continuous Sparring Grand + Cash
All Adult Black Belt Grand Champions will receive official
World Championship Tittle Belts
Rated by: World Karate Union &
SKIL-Sport Karate International "BB"
This event is a (WOMAA) qualifier event for the World Martial Arts Games to be
held in the Caribbean summer of 2003
Event wil be covered by
ACTION MARTIAL ARTS MAGAZINE / SPORT KARATE INTERNATIONAL
Mouth Piece - Groin Cup - Foam Hand, Foot & Head Gear Mandatory
For Continuous Sparring - 14 to 16 oz required, the event will provide
gloves, however it is recommended that participants bring their own.
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ENTRY FEE(S) @ door:
*$35 for 1-2 events (17yrs & Under and adults under Black)
*$40 for 1-2 events (Black Belts over 18 years)
$5.00 additional event.
Pre-registration fees before March 8th:
* $30 up to 3 events (17yrs & Under and adult under Black)
* $35 up to 3 events (Black Belts over 18 years)
$5 each additional event
Note: Black Belt Team Sparring fee(s) are separate from entry fee(s)
3- man Team $75 or 5- man Team $100
(3 team minimum is required)
Pre-Registration from March 9th - 16th:
$30 for 1st 2 events - $5 addtl event (17yrs & Under and adult under Black)
$35 for 1st 2 events - $5 addtl event (Black Belts over 18 years)
Only Discounts Accepted:
Participants belonging to the listed organizations may deduct
$5.00 off from the registration fee(s).
*World Karate Union Members
*American Karate Assoc.' Members
*Police & Fire Personnel
Must Show Identification Card, no exception
*****Should you need the Flyer or Registration Form via postal delivery,
Please submit your full name and/or dojo, and a complete mailing address,
if you have already submitted this info' you may disregard this message, as
your info' will arrive at your mailing address shortly.
For questions regarding the event, divisions and/or rules, please respond
to this email with your comments and/or concerns.
Directions to the Tournament:
>From Points North--- NJ Turnpike South to exit 7A. Follow
195 West to Rt. 295 North. Once on 295 North get off on exit 65A (Sloan
Ave -East). Pass 1st traffic light. Road will become Flock Rd. Stay on this
road until it ends. Turn left on Edingburg Rd. Mercer County College, West
Windsor Campus will be about 1/4 mile past the next traffic light.
>From Points South-- Take NJ Turnpike North to exit 7. Take Rt. 206
North to 295 North, to exit 65A. (follow directions from points north).
Optional: Take 295 North to exit 65A. (follow directions from points north).
>From Points East-- Pennsylvania Turnpike to 95 North (which becomes
295 South), to exit 60A (Sloan Ave East). (Follow direction from points north)
For Further Information, please contact tournament promoter,
Sensei Ivan Mendes
609-540-3039 office
609-396-6071 fax
McKarate2000@aol.com