[IFK] 18Th Annual Kyokushin "American International Karate Championships

[Azimuth]

Saturday October 11, 2008
18th Annual American International
Karate Championships
Hosted by:

Kyokushin Karate Fitness USA
482 Ridge Road West
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 663-7680

Tournament Location
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604

Spectator Admissions
Day Events
・nbsp; Adults (13 & up) $ 10.00
・nbsp; Kids (6 to 12) $ 5.00
・nbsp; Kids (5 & under) Free

Evening Events
・nbsp; Adults (13 & up) $ 20.00
・nbsp; Kids (6 to 12) $ 10.00
・nbsp; Kids (5 & under) Free

All Events
・nbsp; Adults (13 & up) $ 25.00
・nbsp; Kids (6 to 12) $ 15.00
・nbsp; Kids (5 & under) Free

For Further Information Contact
Shihan Mike Monaco

see United States Kyokushin Karate
than click events

[mary222]

as anyone attended this tournament in recent years??
i would like to go but i heard that in the past it was pretty chaotic that it wasnt really well organized, that fight went really late in the night because of that.
how is it now?

[Deaken]

Hi,

Pretty accurate asessment of the event. Great people and Shihan Monaco is a very stand up person, but the event is pretty chaotic. The draws are done same day, sometimes not until just before the fights, and it ends very very late. You could arrive at 9:00 AM but not fight until 6 or later.

Also not many fighters in some of the knockdown and semi knockdown categories. We have gone the past few years but this time the event is the same weekend as the Banff camp with Shihan Filho so I'm not sure if we will attened in some partial capacity or not.

[Azimuth]

I received this mail from Shihan Monaco and was suprised about the "TRI- Combat- Challenge" the mail goes like this :

Dear Shihans, Senseis, Sempais and Students,

We would cordially like to invite you the 18Th Annual Kyokushin "American International Karate Championships" scheduled for Saturday, October 11,2008 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, New York...
Our tournament will once again be open to all styles and organizations...
Divisions include: Kata (Empty Hand), Weapons, Clicker (Continuous Point Fighting), Semi-Full Contact and Knockdown Fighting, Breaking AND FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER...ALL NEW.... "Grappling Divisions" for Adults & Kids in the day time that will be organized and coordinated by Sensei John Farrar.
In place of the Exxtreme fighting we are introducing our TRI-COMBAT CHALLENGE! Title belts will again be awarded to the winners of each division. Each fight will consist of a
tri athalon style fight being:
First Round = Knockdown Rules,
Second Round = San Shou / Kickboxing Rules,
Third Round = Grappling Only
Any fighters interested in participating in the TRI-COMBAT CHALLENGE please be aware that there is a manditory fighter screening on September 12, 2008 at Bedroc Martial Arts Academy, 689 Ling Rd, Rochester, NY 14612 at 7pm. If you are unable to be present for the screening on September, 12 you can send in a video to Sensei John Farrar at the above listed Bedroc Martial Arts Academy address. See our website for video submission requirements. ( United States Kyokushin Karate )

Be sure to see tournament package for more information on TRI-COMBAT CHALLENGE and Grappling rules and divisions.
We have a very special discount rate with the Clarion Riverside Hotel which is connected directly to the Convention Center for your convenience....You'll need to mention the "American International Karate Championships to get this price.
This year we celebrate 18 years of Martial Arts Spirit and Competition and in so doing we continue to expand our event with the TRI-COMBAT CHALLENGE and Grappling events! Whether you're a spectator or competitor this year's event is sure to be "something you can't miss!"
For divisions and rules please visit our website at United States Kyokushin Karate .
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me at 585-489-5797(cell) or 585-663-7680 (dojo)...
Looking forward seeing you at this year's event and thank you for your support....
Osu....
Shihan Mike Monaco USA/IFKK Chairman