Sponsored by Slayton's School of Martial Arts

Join Slayton's School of Martial Arts on Saturday February 13, 2021 at Trenton First Assembly of God. 2210 US Hwy 45 Bypass, Trenton, TN 38382 for the 2nd Annual Warriors Winter Open Tournament.

Registering before February 5, 2021 will lock in your discounted rate of $60, this includes all events. After February 5, 2021, registration is $85. Payments can be made in advance by mail at Slayton's School of Martial Arts, 20 Lowery Ln, Trenton TN 38382 or cash only at the door if (preregistered).

Masks are not required, but suggested.
Wash hands and use hand sanitizer often.
Practice social distancing - keep 6 feet away from all non-family members.

Spectators $5 (children under 4 free).
Doors open at 8:00 AM.
Black belt meeting will be held at 9:00 AM.
Tournament starts at 10:00 AM.
Contact Anthony Slayton - cell: 731-431-9503,  email: aslayton1209 at gmail.com

Tournament Invite

The Black Belt panel of Slayton's School of Martial Arts would like to take this opportunity to extend our personal invitation to all martial arts schools to participate in our upcoming Winter Warriors Open Tournament in Trenton Tn. February 13, 2021.

As always the focus will be on learning and growing as a martial artist through fair and safe competition. The sharing of knowledge and the free exchange of ideas and techniques are what makes the Martial Arts special. This is a time for all Martial Arts schools to come together in fellowship. I know each style, instructors and students are very special and spectators will enjoy seeing you all displaying your skills.

I am encouraging all Instructors and Black Belts to participate because I feel it's very important for our students to see what they have to look forward to and also the great technique that comes with being a BLACK BELT.

We will have 5 divisions with entry fee at $60 for one or all events. Our spectator fee is $5, with children under 4 free.

Preregister online will lock in your $60 fee. Mail or cash at the door.

We will have the following divisions, point sparring, flag sparring (ages 10 and under), weapons, traditional forms and self-defense scenario. Rules and a division descriptions will be online when the event gets mailed out.

Look forward to seeing you! Call or text Anthony Slayton cell: 731-431-9503, email: aslayton1209 at gmail.com

Sincerely,

Anthony & Ruth Ann Slayton

2021 Championship Rules - Please read carefully

Forms (Kata): There will be 3-5 judges per ring. Each judge will award 5 to 9 points. In the event of a tie, the competitor will do his/her favorite form again. However, the judges will not score them again, the competitors will face the opposite direction, and the judges will make their decision. If a competitor forgets a move in his/her form or freezes during the form, then they may choose to do it over, but they will be judged accordingly.

Flag Sparring:(Ages 6 and Under) In the Flag Sparring division (Ages 10 & Under), each competitor will get a set of 4-8 colored flags. They will continuously pull off their opponents' flags. They may pull off more than 1 flag at a time. The competitor with the most flags pulled within 1 minute or prior to that wins. In the case of a tie, it's Sudden Death (the next flag pulled wins). If you are competing in Flag Sparring then you cannot compete in Point Sparring.

If you are competing in Point Sparring then you cannot compete in Flag Sparring.

Point Sparring: You cannot spar without hand, foot, head & mouth protectors. Groin protectors for males are preferred, but not required. The sparring matches will be 5 points or the most points within two (2) minutes wins. The majority vote determines a point, warning, or disqualification. There will be one (1) point given for each punch for controlled or light contact to the body, and two (2) points for each kick to the head or body. There will be no point for uncontrolled or heavy contact. For uncontrolled or heavy contact to the face (majority vote), you will be given a warning. A 2nd warning is an automatic disqualification. In the case of a tie, there's Sudden Death (the next point wins). The target area is the head and body. (NO Face, Groin, or Spine Contact). Sweeping to the front foot only is legal with 3 seconds allowed to score after a grab or foot sweep. There will be Automatic (no warning) Disqualification for sweeping of the back leg, excessive bruising or bleeding- not minor cuts, unsportsmanlike conduct or taunting & Judo type throws. Sideline Coaching is not prohibited. However, instructors' trying to coach while on the judging panel is prohibited.

If you are competing in Point Sparring then you cannot compete in Flag Sparring.

Weapons: In the weapons division, your form can be traditional or non-traditional; but you cannot do anything over a 360 degree rotation (i.e. back-flips, aerials, etc.). If there are 3 competitors in a division, and a competitor drops their weapon then they will automatically place 3rd.

Self Defense Scenario: This division will be a self-defense based scenario. The maximum attackers will be 5 or less. Although 5 or less people are in this division only 1 person will register. Therefore the person who registered for this division will be the one who receives the award.

Kata: There will be 3 to 5 judges. Each judge will award 5 to 9 points. In the event of a tie, the highest and lowest score will be thrown out and the balance totaled.

Sparring:

• A. Sparring Equipment
  • 1. Required - Hand, foot and head pads, mouth guard. Groin protection for males preferred. Cannot spar without required equipment.
• B. Matches
  • 2. 8 points or most points within 2 minutes wins.
  • 3. Automatic disqualification after 2nd warning (majority vote).
  • 4. In case of a tie, sudden death ensues.
• C. Voting and Decisions
  • 5. Referee and judges have 1 vote each.
  • 6. Majority vote determines point, warning or disqualification. D.Target area
  • 7. Head and body, points are not scored for strikes to the back. No groin.
• E. Legal techniques
  • 8. Punching, kicking and grabbing are all valid techniques.
  • 9. Sweeping the front leg is legal with 3 seconds allowed to score standing or on the ground.
• F. Points
  • 10. All hand techniques are 1 point. Kicks are 2 points.
  • 11. No point for heavy or uncontrolled techniques (warnings and/or disqualification per majority vote).
• G. Technique/Sparring Area
  • 12. Techniques should be judged by competitor's rank and ability.
  • 13. Sparring - Points scored if competitor has at least 1 foot in the ring.
  • 14. Competition stops when a competitor is completely out of the ring.
• H. Automatic disqualification
  • 15. Intentional Groin attack, sweeping support leg (rear), judo style throws, eye gouging or any deliberate move to injure opponent.
• I. Disqualification - 3 warnings
  • 16. Any injury - bruising, bleeding, swelling, etc.
  • 17. Unsportsmanlike conduct or taunting (competitor or spectator)

1st place trophy (kata & sparring), 2nd and 3rd place medals will be awarded for Individuals.

Flag Sparring. (10 and under)

In the Little Dragons Flags Sparring division each competitor will get a set of 4 colored Flags. They will continuously pull off their opponents Flags. They may pull off more than one flag at a time. The competitor with the most flags pulled within 1 minute or prior to that wins. In case of a tie, it's sudden death (the next flag received wins

Kata (Forms)

There will be 3-5 judges per ring. Each judge will award 5 to 9 points. In the event of a tie, the competitor will do his or her favorite kata again. However, the judges will not score them again, the competitors will face the opposite direction and the judges will make their decision. If a competitor forgets a move in his or her kata or freezes during the Kata, then they may choose to do it over but they will be judged accordingly.

Point Sparring

You cannot Spar without hand, foot, head and mouth protectors. Groin protectors for mates are preferred but not required. The sparring matches will be 8 points or the most points within 2 minutes wins. The majority determines a point, warning or disqualification. There will be 1 point given for each punch for controlled or light contact to the body and 2 points for each Kick to the head or body. There will be no point for uncontrolled or heavy contact. For uncontrolled or heavy contact to the face you will be giving a warning. A 2nd warning is an automatic disqualification. In case of a tie there's a sudden death, (the next Point wins). The target area is the head and body. No face, groin or spine contact. Sweeping the front foot only is legal with 3 seconds allowed to score after a grab or foot sweep. There will be automatic disqualification for sweeping the back leg, bruising, bleeding, unsportsmanlike conduct, taunting and Judo type throws. Sideline coaching is not prohibited. However, instructors trying to coach while on the judging panel is prohibited.

Weapons 

In the weapons division, your form can be traditional or  non-traditional; but you cannot do anything over a 360 degree rotation (i.e. back flips, aerials, etc.).  If there are 3 competitors in a division and a competitor drops their weapon, they will automatically place 3rd.

Self Defense Scenario

This division will be a self-defense based scenario. The maximum attackers will be 5 or less. Although 5 or less people are in this division only 1 person will register. Therefore the person who registered for this division will be the one who receives the award.