2013 U.S. KARATE ALLIANCESEMINAR INSTRUCTORS:

FUMIO DEMURARohai, the Kata and Bunkai

We are honored to have Sensei Fumio Demura con-duct a seminar on Rohai, the Kata and Bunkai (Ooyoowaza and kakushi te waza). Enhance your martial artstraining and understanding with practical and realisticapplications of your kata techniques. Demura Sensei isone of the most sought out seminar instructors in theWorld! Martial arts practitioners of all styles, ages andlevels enjoy his seminars immensely. He is known forhis impeccable focus, accuracy, crispness of technique,and his combination of past traditions with his modernapproach to training. Demura Sensei began his studyof karate over 60 years ago in Japan and was Japan’s1961 National Kumite Champion. He has authored manybooks and been in many movies such as Rising Sunand Mortal Combat. Perhaps one of his most memo-rable roles was as the stunt double for Pat Morita inthe Karate Kid movies. He is a member of the AllianceHall of Fame and Director & Chief Instructor of Shito-

EDDIE BETHEA, JR.Anticipating, Sensing, Avoiding, & Countering the Attack

Ryu Genbu-Kai International. Improve your understanding of martial arts techniquesand explore the mysteries in the connection of Kata to Bunkai. Don’t miss the opportu-nity to train with Fumio Demura!

Eddie B. Bethea, Jr. is a 4-time USKA World KumiteGrand Champion. His World Titles span an unprec-edented two decades. Mr. Bethea’s seminar will furtherExpand your Kumite Study and Practices with 3 timingvariations. Go No Sen, Sen No Sen, and Sen Sen No Senwhich describes countering the attack, simultaneouslyattacking, and sensing the attack and launching a pre-emptive attack. Mr. Bethea is an 8th Dan, a member ofthe Alliance Hall of Fame, and owner/chief instructor ofKokomo’s School of Self Defense. Don’t miss thischance to gain some insights into Mr. Bethea’s amaz-ing timing!

Black Belt Men Masters ((6th Dan & upAnd 50 yrs. & over)

Exec. Black Belt Men (40 & up)(1st - 4th Dan)

Black Belt MenExec. Black Belt Women (40 & up)Black Belt WomenAdult Kyu (3 Divs.*)Teens (14-17 yr.) (3 Divs.*)Youth (10-13 yr.) (4 Divs.*)Dragons (9 & under) (3 Divs.*)

Black Belt Men (2 Divs.*)Adult Women OpenMen’s KyuYoung Men (16-17 yr.)Young Women (16-17 yr.)Teen Boys (14-15 yr.)Teen Girls (14-15 yr.)Junior Boys (12-13 yr.)Junior Girls (12-13 yr.)Youth Boys (10-11 yr.)Youth Girls (10-11 yr.)Dragon Boys & Girls (8-9 yr.)

Black Belt MenAdult Women Open (2 Divs.*)Men’s KyuTeens (14-17 yr.) (2 Divs.*)Juniors (12-13 yr.) (2 Divs.*)

Youth (10-11 yr.) (2 Divs.*) Dragons (8-9 yr.) (2 Divs.*)Tiny Tigers (7 & under) (2 Divs.*)

Adult Black BeltAdult KyuYouth Adv. (17 yrs. & under)

(Green-Brown Belts) (5th Kyu - 1st Kyu)Youth Beg. (17 yrs. & under)

(White-Blue Belts) (10th Kyu - 6th Kyu)Teams will compete in the division whichfits their highest ranking team member andtheir oldest team member.

Adult Black BeltsAdult Kyu (5th Kyu & under

and 4th Kyu & up)Young Adults (16-17 yr.) (5th Kyu

& under and 4th Kyu & up)Teens (14-15 yr.) (5th Kyu & under

and 4th Kyu & up)Youth/Juniors (11-13 yr.)(5th Kyu &

under and 4th Kyu & up)Dragons/Youth (8-10 yr.) (5th Kyu

& under and 4th Kyu & up)Tiny Tigers (7 yr. & under)

(Any Mix of boys & girls)

WEAPONS (KOBUDO)Friday

TEAM SPARRING(3 Person Team Kumite -

1 Female & 2 Males)Friday

KOSHIKI(Armored Multi-Point Sparring)

Friday

SPORT KENJUTSU(CHANBARA)

Friday

TEAM KATA(3 Person Synchronized Forms)

(No Weapons)Friday

Team sparring members must fit the samedivision's age and rank requirements.

MUSICAL FORMS(May Include Weapon)

Friday

Black BeltAdult KyuTeen/Juniors (12 yrs.-17 yrs.)Youth/Dragons (11 yrs. & under)

* These divisions will be divided at thepromoter’s discretion based on number

of competitors.

Note: Divisions may be further divided atpromoter’s discretion.

Competitors 40 yrs. & over will automatically be placed in Executive Divisions, if offered,unless the box is checked on the Entry Form.

2013 USKA NATIONALS

Attention Adult Black Belt Team Sparring Competitors! Procedures for Adult Black Belt Team Sparring Competition!

Each Team will consist of two men and one woman; All three team members must be from the state they are representing.

On Friday, Each State will have a Run-Off to determine the winning team which will represent that state in the Finals.

On Saturday, in the Finals, the winning Team from each State will compete to become the National Champion Adult Black Belt Team!

Look forward to exciting outstanding competition at Finals and cheer on your State’s Team!

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Attention Adult Black Belt Weapons Competitors! Procedures for Black Belt Weapons Grand Championship!

Friday, the winners of each Adult Black Belt Weapons division will compete in a semi-final run-off to determine the top two finishers.

The top two will advance to the Finals Saturday night, where they will each perform a weapons kata and be given scores, then each competitor will perform

a second weapons kata using a different weapon and be given scores. The two scores will be combined to give a total score after the high and low scores have been dropped.

(USKA Nationals Only)

Grand Championship competition between practitioners who are proficient with a variety of weapons!

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2013 National Tournament Awards!

Beautiful World-Class Cup Trophies awarded to all First, Second, and Third Place Forms, Sparring, Weapons, Koshiki, Musical Kata, & Chanbara winners and

Beautiful World-Class Medallions awarded for Fourth Place Winners. Medals awarded to all youth Kata participants.

Beautiful World-Class Medallions awarded to each First, Second, Third, and Fourth Place Team Kata & Team Sparring Division winners.

Beautiful Grand Champion Cup Trophies

For Black Belt Forms, Black Belt Men Sparring, Black Belt Women Sparring, Black Belt Weapons, Adult Kyu Forms, Adult Kyu Weapons,

Junior Forms Beginning, Junior Forms Intermediate, Junior Forms Advanced, and Junior Weapons!

(Finals Competitors will have special procession into Finals.)

2013 USKA NATIONALS REGISTRATION

March 21 – 24, 2013 *** Competitors must have Confirmation of their room reservations at the Marriott Pyramid North Hotel

In order to receive pre-registration discounts*** Hotel Confirmation # _________________________________ Send Cashier’s Check or Money Orders made payable to United States Karate Alliance, Inc. with pre-registration form to:

Dr. David Jordan, 1806 Furman Drive, Ruston, LA 71270

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Registration Instructions: * Regular registration will be held at Nationals on Friday, March 22

nd from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm & Saturday, March 23

rd from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm.

* Seminar registration may be done up until each seminar begins for those not pre-registered, provided there is space available.

* Cashier’s Check, Money Order, and Cash Only day of event.

* Pre-registration deadline is March 11, 2013. All payments are nonrefundable and must be postmarked by the pre-registration deadline in order to be

considered pre-registered.

* Pre-registered competitors may pick up their packet at the tournament registration desk.

* Pre-registered Kata and Kobudo competitors will compete after those that register at the door.

* Seeded Black Belt Competitors must be pre-registered in order to receive their seed.

Please register me for the following SEMINARS:

$_________ Fumio Demura, Kata/Bunkai Seminar (Rohai, the Kata and Bunkai) – $45 ($35 Pre-registered Alliance Members)

$_________ Eddie Bethea, Jr., Kumite Seminar (Anticipating, Sensing, Avoiding, and Countering the Attack) – $45 ($35 Pre-registered Alliance Members)

$_________ Adrian Galvan, Sparring Seminar (Footwork & Setting up your Opponent) – $40 ($30 Pre-registered Alliance Members)

$ _________ Anna Gorman, Sparring Seminar (Transfer Your Dojo Sparring Skills into the Ring) - $40 ($30 Pre-registered Alliance Members)

$ _________ Tim VanDenover, Chanbara Seminar - FREE - Participation Encouraged (Friday Morning)

$ _________ USKA Rules & Referee Seminar/Referees & Judges Certification - $15 All (Includes Rulebook) (Friday)

$ _________ Score Keepers & Time Keepers Seminar – FREE - Participation Encouraged Name of Participant for Name Tag: _____________________

Total Seminar Registration: $ _____________

Please register me for the following COMPETITOR EVENTS:

One Event $80.00 * Two Events $85.00 * Three Events $90.00 * Four Events $95.00 * Five or Six Events $100.00

(Includes free admission to national competition finals.)

☐ Kumite / Sparring ☐ Kata / Forms ☐ Kobudo / Weapons ☐ Koshiki ☐ Sport Kenjutsu / Chanbara ☐ Musical Forms Total Competitor Events: $ _____________ Please register me for the following TEAM EVENTS:

$15.00 per team member for each event (If competitor is only doing Team Events, $25.00 for each event.) ☐ Team Kata ☐ Team Sparring Total Team Events: $ _____________

* WAIVER: Waiver must be signed in order to participate in tournament and/or seminars. * I understand that karate is a contact sport. As such, I am aware that I am participating in an activity that involves physical contact and injuries may occur, which may

potentially involve great bodily harm or even death and I do so at my own risk. I waive any claim or cause of action I may have against the United States Karate Alliance, Inc., its officers, shareholders, officials, judges, other competitors, & the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North from any and all damages, claims, or lawsuits resulting from either

injury to myself, or that may be caused by others, from my participation in the Alliance Nationals Tournament or any of the Alliance Seminars. I state that I do not suffer from

any physical and/or mental conditions which may affect my participation in this tournament. I further agree to conduct myself in a sportsmanlike manner and understand that if I fail to do so, I may be disqualified from the tournament and not entitled to a refund.

_____________________________________________ _______________________________________ __________________ Competitor &/or Seminar Attendee Parent or Guardian, if competitor is under 18 Date

Fee for all Seminar registration……………………..............................................................................……………………………………....... Total: $ ____________

Fee for Competitor’s events entered……………………..............................................................................………………………………....... Total: $ ____________

Discount for Pre-Registration by March 11, 2013 (Current USKA Members -$10.00) …...…………………………………….…….. Discount: $ ____________

Fee for Team Kata &/or Team Sparring … (No Discount for Team Events) ...............................................................................................…… Total: $ ____________

Number of Finals admission……………………………………………………………………………………. at $10.00 each: ______ ….… Total: $ ____________

Number of Spectator tickets (Wrist Band) reserved for tournament eliminations……………………………… at $20.00 each: ______........ Total: $ ____________

Number of Children’s Spectator tickets (Wrist Band) (for Children 5 yrs. to 13 yrs.) ………………………….at $10.00 each: ______......... Total: $ ____________

(Spectator Fees for Children under 5 yrs.: FREE)

Number of Video Passes reserved (Limited Number - Includes spectator fee & limited access to ringside, except finals) at $35.00 each: ____ …. Total: $ ____________

Payment enclosed (paid by Cashier’s Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover....…................................………….. Total Enclosed: $ ____________

*Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or Cash only at the door. *Credit card for pre-reg only.

Please make all checks and money orders payable to: United States Karate Alliance, Inc.

☐ Visa ☐ MasterCard ☐ Discover (Amex is not accepted at this time)

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