Lone Star Showdown
When: Saturday, August 3, 2019
9 AM Doors Open
9:45 AM Judges Meeting
10 AM Opening Ceremonies
Where: Summit Christian Academy Gym
2121 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Click Here to register online for the Lone Stare Showdown (Link will take you to the online registration page)
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Volunteer Application
Paper Application
Dear Students & Parents:
I would like to invite you to our Lone Stare Showdown Tournament. I encourage all of our martial arts family members to join us for this day of friendly competition and camaraderie. This event provides World Tang Soo Do practitioners an opportunity to enjoy family friendly competition and have fun with your extended Tang Soo Do family.
All competitors are required to conduct themselves with pride and honor as well as obey all rules and regulations. As such, anyone who does not obey the rules of conduct will be escorted off the premises of the event. Judges and all volunteers are expected to execute their assignment in a professional manner.
Participants 10 years old and younger will receive a participation medal. Grand Champion trophies will be awarded as follows:
Adult Gup Champion
Youth Gup Champion
Youth Black Belt Champion
Adult Black Belt Champion
In addition, there will be breaking competition for Gups and for Little Dragons/Tiny Tigers.
All applications must be postmarked and/or received by the Tournament Coordinator by the final deadline of Saturday, July 20, 2019. Early registration is available through Saturday, June 29, 2019. Be sure you adhere to the deadlines if you wish to compete. We will not accept any applications after the final deadline date.
We ask all Black Belts who will be attending to sign up to volunteer to assist with judging, scorekeeping, timekeeping or other duties. This is done by getting a volunteer ticket on the signup page.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to a great event with you and your family!
Tang Soo!!
Master Jimmy Bailey, 4th Dan
Fire Dragon Karate
ATTENTION!
Important Tournament Information
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Pre-Order T-shirts
Only a handful of sizes will be available for purchase the day of the Showdown. Order your t-shirt with your registration and pick it up at the Merchandise table.
Campus Rules to Know About
Please be advised of the following:
The Summit Christian Academy is a "Tobacco Free Campus". No smoking, chewing tobacco, E-Cigs, or any other tobacco type product anywhere on campus. This includes the outsides of buildings.
The Summit Christian Academy is a "Weapons Free Campus".
All weapons must be DULL training weapons. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Any area designated as "Off Limits" both inside and outside of the Athletic Center by campus or tournament staff must be adhered to by all visitors. Violators will be asked to leave campus.
No Outside food or drinks will be allowed in the gym. There will be food provided by the Summit Christian Booster club near the entrance. This is a great non-profit that helps with sports youth activities so we encourage you to support them by buying their delicious eats.
ELIGIBILITY
The Lone Star Showdown is an event for WTSDA students. All competitors, instructors and their studios must have been invited and are considered to be in good standing with Fire Dragon Karate.
RULES
Rules and regulations governing the Championship are based upon the recognized rules of the World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA) as listed in the WTSDA Rule Book except where noted on this page.
COMPETITION EVENTS
Forms (Hyungs)
Sparring (Dae Ryun)
Traditional Weapon Forms
Breaking
Division numbers will be assigned after all competitor applications have been received.
WEAPONS RULES
Traditional Weapons are defined as staff (bong), knife (dan gum), and Korean/Katana sword (jang gum).
Form may be a traditional Tang Doo Do form.
Student must be a 6th gup or higher. (Differs from WTSDA rule book)
No 'live' blades, no sharp weapons. Training weapons only!
GUP BREAKING RULES (No Charge)
Material (competitor responsibility)
1. Wood, a minimum of 1" x 12", cut to the following minimum lengths
a. Children (gup) up to 10 years - 6" - maximum 3 board breaks (Differs from WTSDA rule book)
b. Children (gup) 11 through 16 years - 8" - maximum 3 board breaks
c. Adults (gup) 17 years & over - 10" - competitor's choice on number of boards
d. Black Belts, regardless of age, must use 10" minimum - competitor's choice on number of boards
2. If cinder blocks are used as supports, competitor must supply a protective covering for the floor.
Holders
3.Grading will be according to WTSDA rules
Contestant need to provide own holders. Volunteers may be recruited from the competition contestants, keeping in mind adults and/or Black Belts need to be used primarily.
Presentation
1. There will be a maximum of 3 techniques to a presentation
2. There will be a maximum three tries per technique for gup students, two tries per technique
for Dan members
3. Time Limit:
a. Set-up = 3 minutes
b. Presentation = 2 minutes
LITTLE DRAGON/TINY TIGER BREAKING RULES ($10 Charge)
Material (provided by FDK)
1. Little Dragon/Tiny Tiger breaking will take place place in the same ring as the forms and LD Sparring and is an optional portion.
2. Competitor will be provided one board to break by FDK.
3. Little Dragons will be instructed on board break choices and how to break.
AGES
Little Dragons/Tiny Tigers (8 years & under)
Youth (to age 17)
Adult (18 years to older)
UNIFORM AND SPARRING EQUIPMENT
Traditional White Uniforms are only permitted.
All sparring competitors must have the following gear in order to compete:
padded hands
padded feet
padded head gear
mouthpiece
groin protection (males)
DEADLINES AND FEES
All applications must be postmarked and/or received by the final deadline of Saturday, July 20, 2019. Early registration is available through Saturday, June 29, 2019. Be sure you adhere to the deadlines if you wish to compete. We will not accept any applications after the final deadline date.
Applications Postmarked By:
No T-shirts ordered after June 29, 2019
Competing Group 06/29/2019 07/20/2019
Tiny Tigers/Little Dragons $25.00 $35.00
Youth/Adult (Gup & Dan) $45.00 $55.00
Pre-registration is MANDATORY, and all paper applications must be POSTMARKED by the deadline dates. There will be no refunds issued for any reason.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We would greatly appreciate your assistance in making this event successful. Black Belts in particular are encouraged to show their pride and honor by helping to ensure we have a safe and fun event. You can signup online to volunteer!
APPLY ONLINE
Click Here to register online for the Lone Star Showdown (Link will take you to the online registration page)
Apply Online!