New York International Open Invitation

August 21, 2015

Dear, Sensei`s Parents and students

It`s a pleasure to invite all of you and your team to the 2016 New York International Open. This

championship will take place on Sunday March 6th st at Fitzgerald Gym, Queens College, N.Y. Located 65-30

Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367.

This is a special year because this tournament has grown to international recognition, and it`s known as one

of the biggest private events in the USA.

In the past our competitors arrived from, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Canada, Dominican Republic,

Senegal, Nepal, Iran, Germany, France and schools from all over the United States. We have official

confirmation that they will return. And in addition we have extended an invitation to other countries and

States, and have gotten great responses.

This 2016 Tournament is sanctioned by the New York Traditional Karate League (NYTKL) & USA Karate.

We will do everything in our power to make this tournament a great experience for you and your Country,

and it is from my heart that i hope to see you all at the largest & most unique event in New York City.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me;

Luis A. Ruiz 347-400-5632 / 718-218-7117 Email senseiluisruiz@gmail.com

In The Spirit of Karate-Do.

Luis A. Ruiz

Tournament Director

New York International Open Detail Sheet

Date & Time Seminars & Registration Saturday March 5th, 2016 @ Host Dojo

Tournament Sunday March 6TH, 2016 @ 8:00 AM SHARP

Pre-registration:

LATE FEE BEGINS - March 1st, 2016 - NO EXCEPTIONS

Tournament Head Quarters - 35 Locust St Brooklyn, NY USA 11206

Luis A. Ruiz Tel: 347-400-5632

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE USING WWW.TOURNAMENTINABOX.COM

OR SUBMITTED BY SATURDAY 5 pm @ Goshin Ryu Dojo

REGISTRATION CLOSES – NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Location: Fitzgerald Gym, Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367

Entry Fee:

1st Division $70.00 2nd Division $5.00 3rd Division $70.00 4th Division 5.00

Open Division $70.00

Spectators: $12.00 - Child under 4 free

Hotels: All contestants are responsible for their own reservations. ( See Attached Sheets )

Awards:

1st, 2nd, & Double 3rd Medals will be awarded To All Divisions

Kata Champion $ 1,000.00 1ST Place 300.00 2ND 200.00 3rd Men & Women

Kumite Champion $ 1,000.00 1ST Place 300.00 2ND 200.00 3RD Men

Kumite Champion $ 1,000.00 1ST Place 300.00 2ND 200.00 3RD Women

See division chart for More Money Prize divisions. Highlighted in Green.

Each Division 1st Place winner will receive $175.00 Prize.

1st Place From 18 + Divisions in Kumite will comprise the Champion Division

1st Place From 16 + Divisions in Kata will comprise the Champion Division

Dress Code: Traditional WHITE GI. No jewelry in competition. Trimmed nails required.

Referee: White shirt, Blue tie, Navy Blue Jacket, Gray Slacks, Black Shoes.

Kata: Beg & Nov must do rank appropriate Kata.

Intermediate & Advance contestants may perform any Kata.

Kumite: USA/ WKF KARATE Modified Rules… See Sheet for Modifications.

Shobu-Ippon rules for the Shobu-Ippon Divisions. See Sheet for Modifications.

Equipment: Protective equipment for, hand, feet & mouthpiece are MANDATORY.

Coaches Only Coaches with ID and Proper attire will be allowed. (ID COST $30.00)

Order Of Events: 5 & Under 6 & 7 8 & 9 10 & 11 12 & 13 14 & 15 16 & 17

Adv / Elite 18-34 Will Begin At 9:30 AM

Beginners 0-1 Year Novice 1-2 years Intermediate 2-3 Years Advanced 4 Years & Up

Tournament Director:

Luis A Ruiz

WKF Divisions Chief Referees Shobu-Ippon Divisions Chief Referee

Cleve Baxter Rob DeAngelis

Division Controller/Staging

David Richmond / Brody Burns – Tournament-In-A-Box

New York International Open USA/NKF Rules Division Sheet

Beginners 0-1 Year Novice 1-2 years Intermediate 2-3 Years Advanced 4 Years & Up ID Division ID Division

KATA DIVISIONS KUMITE DIVISIONS

K1 Age 5 Male Beg Kata S1 Age 5 Beg Male Kumite

K2 Age 5 Male Novice Kata S2 Age 5 Nov Male Kumite

K4 Age 5 Male Intr/Adv Kata S4 Age 5 Intr/Adv Male Kumite

K5 Age 6-7 Male Beg Kata S5 Age 6-7 Beg Male Kumite

K6 Age 6-7 Male Novice Kata S6 Age 6-7 Nov Male Kumite

K8 Age 6-7 Male Intr/Adv Kata S8 Age 6-7 Intr/Adv Male Kumite

K9 Age 8-9 Male Beg Kata S9 Age 8-9 Beg Male Kumite

K10 Age 8-9 Male Novice Kata S10 Age 8-9 Nov Male Kumite

K12 Age 8-9 Male Intr/Adv Kata S12 Age 8-9 Intr/Adv Male Kumite

K13 Age 10-11 Male Beg Kata S13 Age 10-11 Beg Male Kumite

K14 Age 10-11 Male Novice Kata S14 Age 10-11 Nov Male Kumite

K16 Age 10-11 Male Intr/Adv Kata S16 Age 10-11 Intr/Adv Male Kumite

K17 Age 12-13 Male Beg Kata S17 Age 12-13 Beg Male Kumite

K18 Age 12-13 Male Novice Kata S18 Age 12-13 Nov Male Kumite

K19 Age 12-13 Male Int Kata S19 Age 12-13 Int Male Kumite

K20 Age 12-13 Male Adv Kata S20 Age 12-13 Adv Male Kumite

K21 Age 14-15 Male Beg Kata S21 Age 14-15 Beg Male Kumite

K22 Age 14-15 Male Novice Kata S22 Age 14-15 Nov Male Kumite

K23 Age 14-15 Male Int Kata S23 Age 14-15 Int Male Kumite

K24 Age 14-15 Male Adv Kata S24 Age 14-15 Adv Male Kumite

K25 Age 16-17 Male Beg Kata S25 Age 16-17 Beg Male Kumite

K26 Age 16-17 Male Novice Kata S26 Age 16-17 Nov Male Kumite

K27 Age 16-17 Male Int Kata S27 Age 16-17 Int Male Kumite

K28 Age 16-17 Male Adv Kata S28 Age 16-17 Adv Male Kumite

K29 Age 5 Female Beg Kata S29 Age 5 Female Beg Kumite

K30 Age 5 Female Novice Kata S30 Age 5 Female Nov Kumite

K32 Age 5 Female Intr/Adv Kata S32 Age 5 Female Intr/Adv Kumite

K33 Age 6-7 Female Beg Kata S33 Age 6-7 Female Beg Kumite

K34 Age 6-7 Female Novice Kata S34 Age 6-7 Female Nov Kumite

K36 Age 6-7 Female Intr/Adv Kata S36 Age 6-7 Female Intr/Adv Kumite

K37 Age 8-9 Female Beg Kata S37 Age 8-9 Female Beg Kumite

K38 Age 8-9 Female Novice Kata S38 Age 8-9 Female Nov Kumite

K40 Age 8-9 Female Intr/Adv Kata S40 Age 8-9 Female Intr/Adv Kumite

K41 Age 10-11 Female Beg Kata S41 Age 10-11 Female Beg Kumite

K42 Age 10-11 Female Novice Kata S42 Age 10-11 Female Nov Kumite

K44 Age 10-11 Female Intr/Adv Kata S44 Age 10-11 Female Intr/Adv Kumite

K45 Age 12-13 Female Beg Kata S45 Age 12-13 Female Beg Kumite

K46 Age 12-13 Female Novice Kata S46 Age 12-13 Female Nov Kumite

K47 Age 12-13 Female Int Kata S47 Age 12-13 Female Int Kumite

K48 Age 12-13 Female Adv Kata S48 Age 12-13 Female Adv Kumite

New York International Open USA/NKF Rules Division Sheet

Beginners 0-1 Year Novice 1-2 years Intermediate 2-3 Years Advanced 4 Years & Up

K49 Age 14-15 Female Beg Kata S49 Age 14-15 Female Beg Kumite

K50 Age 14-15 Female Novice Kata S50 Age 14-15 Female Nov Kumite

K51 Age 14-15 Female Int Kata S51 Age 14-15 Female Int Kumite

K52 Age 14-15 Female Adv Kata S52 Age 14-15 Female Adv Kumite

K53 Age 16-17 Female Beg Kata S53 Age 16-17 Female Beg Kumite

K54 Age 16-17 Female Novice Kata S54 Age 16-17 Female Nov Kumite

K55 Age 16-17 Female Int Kata S55 Age 16-17 Female Int Kumite

K56 Age 16-17 Female Adv Kata S56 Age 16-17 Female Adv Kumite

K57 Age 18-34 Male Beg Kata S57 Age 18-34 Male Beg Kumite

K58 Age 18-34 Male Novice Kata S59 Age 18-34 Male Nov Kumite

K59 Age 18-34 Male Int Kata S61 Age 18-34 Male Int Kumite

K60 Age 18-34 Male Adv Kata S102 Age 18-34 Male Adv Kumite -132lbs/-60kg

K61 Age 35-44 Male Beg/Nov Kata S64 Age 18-34 Male Adv Kumite -147lbs/-67kg

K62 Age 35-44 Male Int Kata S65 Age 18-34 Male Adv Kumite -165lbs/-75kg

K63 Age 35-44 Male Adv Kata S66 Age 18-34 Male Adv Kumite -185lbs/-84kg

K64 Age 45+ Male Beg/Nov Kata S67 Age 18-34 Male Adv Kumite +185lbs/+84kg

K65 Age 45+ Male Int/Adv Kata S68 Age 18-34 Female Beg Kumite

K66 Age 18-34 Female Beg Kata S70 Age 18-34 Female Nov Kumite

K67 Age 18-34 Female Novice Kata S72 Age 18-34 Female Int Kumite

K68 Age 18-34 Female Int Kata

K69 Age 18-34 Female Adv Kata S 103 Age 18-34 Female Adv Kumite -110lbs/-50kg

K70 Age 35-44 Female Beg/Nov Kata S75 Age 18-34 Female Adv Kumite -121lbs/-55kg

K71 Age 35-44 Female Int Kata S76 Age 18-34 Female Adv Kumite -134lbs/-61kg

K72 Age 35-44 Female Adv Kata S77 Age 18-34 Female Adv Kumite -149lbs/-68kg

K73 Age 45+ Female Beg/Nov Kata S78 Age 18-34 Female Adv Kumite +149lbs/+68kg

K74 Age 45+ Female Int/Adv Kata S79 Age 18-34 Adv Open Male Kumite

S80 Age 18-34 Adv Open Female Kumite

S81 Age 35-44 Beg/Nov Male Kumite

S84 Age 35-44 Int Male Kumite

S87 Age 35-44 Adv Male Kumite

S90 Age 35-44 Beg/Nov Female Kumite

S91 Age 35-44 Int Female Kumite

S94 Age 35-44 Adv Female Kumite

S96 Age 45+ Beg/Nov Male Kumite

S97 Age 45+ Int/Adv Male Kumite

S100 Age 45+ Female Kumite Beg/Nov

S101 Age 45+ Female Kumite Int/Adv

New York International Open Shobu Ippon Rules Division Sheet

Juniors Ages 12-13

Boys Kata AJKA 7

Boys Kumite AJKA 8

Girls Kata AJKA 9

Girls Kumite AJKA 10

Juniors Ages 14-15

Boys Kata AJKA 11

Boys Kumite AJKA 12

Girls Kata AJKA 13

Girls Kumite AJKA 14

Juniors Ages 16-17

Boys Kata AJKA 15

Boys Kumite AJKA 16

Girls Kata AJKA 17

Girls Kumite AJKA 18

Adult 18+

Men Kata AJKA 1

Men Kumite AJKA 2

Women Kata AJKA 3

Women Kumite AJKA 4

New York International Open Tournament Guide Lines (USA / WKF Rules)

HERE ARE THE MODIFICATIONS

Kata

1. 16 & Up Black Belt Divisions Will Do Single Kata.

All Other Divisions Will Do Simultaneous Match Kata.

2. All Beginner & Novice Competitors Can Repeat Kata.

3. Intermediate & Advanced Divisions Must Perform A different Kata In

The Final Round.

Kumite

1. 13 And Under 1 Minute Stop Time.

2. 14-17 And Over 1 ½ Minute Stop Time.

3. Gloves, Mouth Piece & Shin Guards Are MANDATORY.

New York International Open Ippon Shobu Tournament Guide Lines

The director of the event has the right to break or combine any division due to quantity of competitors.

AJKA Kata

Juniors Division

All Junior divisions will utilize flag system.

Match Kata will be utilized in all divisions.

All age divisions will consist of ONE experience level.

Competitors can perform any Shotokan kata.

Competitor can repeat kata.

AJKA Kumite

Juniors Division

All Junior divisions will utilize the Sanbon/WUKF rules.

All age divisions will consist of ONE experience level.

Head guard, gloves, mouth guard and cup (male competitors) will be allowed.

Match time will be 1½ minute stop time.

AJKA Kata 18 years & older

1st round match kata (flag system): Referee’s choice – until top 16 competitors determined. Heian katas & Tekki Shodan will be permitted. (Shitei)

2nd round match kata (flag system): Referee’s choice – until top 4 competitors determined. Bassai Dai, Jion, Empi, Kanku Dai. (Sentei)

3rd round (final 4 competitor – point system) competitor’s choice – any shotokan kata. (Tokui)

AJKA Kumite

Individual Male & female

18 years & older

Kumite will be judged using JKA-style Shobu Ippon rules

This division is open for all adult competitors (18+) regardless of belt/rank.

Only gloves, mouth guard and cup (male competitors) will be allowed.

Team Kumite will consist of 3 Male or Female competitors.

Match time will be 2 minutes stop time.

TOKUI

Jiin

Tekki Nidan

Tekki Sandan

Gankaku

Bassai Sho

Kanku Sho

Sochin

Nijushiho

Gojushiho Dae

Gojushiho Sho

Chinte

Unsu

Meikyo

Wankan

Jitte

SENTEI

Bassai Dai

Empi

Kanku Dai

Jion

SHITEI

Heian Shodan

Heian Nidan

Heian Sandan

Heian Yondan

Heian Godan

Tekki Shodan

New York International Open Registration Form Name…………………………………..…………….………………….………………..…………………….........

Age…D/O/B……. ….. .Gender….……..…. Belt / Rank………………………………….….…………………

Dojo Name………...........…..………………………………………………………..……………..…………….....

Sensei Name…………….…………………………………...…………Dojo Telephone…………….…………….

I wish to compete in: (please fill in division numbers from the schedule of events)

WKF DIV - Kata ____ Kumite ____ / Shobu-Ippon DIV - Kata ____ Kumite- ____

No Competitor Is Guaranteed

That The WKF / Shobbu-Ippon Divisions Will Not Run At Same Time Entry Fee: Early Registration (Before March 1st, 2016)

1st Division $70.00 2nd Division $5.00 3rd Division $70.00 4th Division 5.00

Open Division $70.00

Spectators: $12.00 - Child under 4 free

Late Registration (After March 1st) Add ___ $20.00 Administrative late Fee

ALL REGISTRATION IS DONE ONLINE VIA

WWW.TOURNAMENTINABOX.COM Waiver:

I, the undersigned do herby volunteer my application for the attendance and participation in New York International Open

directed by Luis Ruiz on March 5th , 2016 and do hereby assume full responsibility for all injuries, damages, or losses that I

may sustain or incur, If any, while attending/participating. I do hereby waive all claims against, Goshin Ryu, NYTKL and or

Queens College of the Event individually or otherwise, for any claims or injuries I may sustain. I fully understand that any

medical treatment given to me will be first aid type only. I certify that I am in good health and without injuries or physical

disabilities. I consent that any pictures furnished by me or taken of me in connection with the tournament can be used for

publicity, promotion, or television showing and waive compensation in regard thereto. I further agree to conduct myself with

decorum in the spirit of Karate-Do.

Signature……………..……….……… Date…............... Parent/Guardian (under 18)…………..…………………

THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL OPEN PRESENTS

A REFEREE SEMINAR WITH ONE OF THE WORLDS

TOP OFFICIALS ON THE WKF RULES

DON’T MISS IT

USA KARATE CHIEF REFEREE

Date: March 5th 2016 @ 9:30 AM

Location: 35 Locust st Brooklyn NY, 11206

Contact: Luis A. Ruiz

Phone: 347-400-5632 / 718-218-7117

Cost: $ 75.00 For A License / $ 40.00 Monitor

New York International Open

Presents Thomas Scott

RANKED 1st BY WKF

GOLD MEDALIST @ THE 2015 PAN AM GAMES

USA NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER

USA TEAM CAPTAIN

KUMITE SEMINAR

Date: March 5th, 2016 TIME: 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM - 13 & UNDER

11:30 AM TO 1:30 PM - 13 & OVER Loc: Goshin Ryu Dojo 35 Locust St Brooklyn, NY 11206 Cost: $50.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL SENSEI LUIS RUIZ 347-400-5632

PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE

New York International Open Directions To Venue

BY CAR

From Long Island and Points East: Take the LIE westbound; watch for QC signs. If you need to get to the

main gate on Kissena, get off at Exit 24 (Kissena Boulevard). Make a left at the light and take overpass onto

Kissena Boulevard. If you want on-campus parking, get off at Exit 23, turn left onto Main Street overpass.

Watch for QC signs to Kupferberg parking.

From Manhattan and Points West: Take the LIE eastbound; watch for QC signs. Get off at Exit 24 (Kissena

Boulevard). If you need the main gate, continue down the service road until the first traffic light (Kissena

Boulevard). Make a right onto Kissena. If you want on-campus parking, watch for signs for Kupferberg parking as soon as you exit the LIE. Do not go to traffic light.

SUBWAYS

1. Via Flushing: Take the Long Island Railroad or the #7 subway to Main Street, Flushing. From Main

Street, take the Q25, Q25-34, Q34 or Q17 bus.

2. Via Forest Hills: Take the E, F, G, or R subway to the 71st and Continental Avenue in Forest Hills.

Take the exit marked "North side 70 Ave and 108 St." At the corner, take the Q64 bus to Kissena

Boulevard and Jewel Avenue. Stops one block south of campus.

3. Via Jamaica: Take the F subway to Parsons Boulevard or the LIRR to the Jamaica Station. From

Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street or Hillside Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, take the Q25, Q25-34, or

Q34 bus. From Hillside Avenue and either 169th or 179th Street, take the Q17 bus to the LIE and

Kissena Boulevard.

BUS LINES

1. Q25-34 Runs from Main Street, Flushing (#7 subway and LIRR stations), along Kissena (stops at the

main gate) and Parsons Boulevards to Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street (BMT and IND).

2. Q44 Runs from West Farms Square, Bronx (IRT) to Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica (LIRR station). Stops

at Main Street and Melbourne Avenue, two blocks west of campus.

3. Q64 Runs from Continental Avenue, Forest Hills (IND), along Jewel Avenue to 164th Street. Stops one

block from campus.

4. Q17 Runs from Main Street, Flushing (#7 subway and LIRR stations), to 165th Street terminal in

Jamaica (passing the IND 179th Street station). Travels along Kissena Boulevard, LIE service road,

188th Street, and Hillside Avenue. Stops at Kissena and the LIE, two blocks from the main gate.

5. Q88 Runs from Springfield Boulevard and Union Turnpike along Springfield to 73rd Avenue; along (or

west on) 73rd Avenue to 188th Street; along 188th Street to the LIE; along LIE service road to

Queens Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard. Stops at Kissena Boulevard and the LIE, two blocks from

the main gate.

SHIHAN MIGUEL OCHOA & THE MG MARTIAL ARTS, JOSHINMON SHORIN RYU

FROM FLORIDA DON’T MISS IT

New York International Open Host Hotel information

Group Name: NY International Open- Karate

Contact Name: Helena Glosnicka

Hotel Number: 718-457-6300

Rate Per Room: 145.00 + Tax

Includes: Free Hot Buffet Breakfast

Free Wifi

Free La Guardia Airport Shuttle

Shuttle to Queens College $7.00 Per Person Round Trip.

Indoor Pool

Jacuzzi

Fitness Center

Sauna

Sun Deck

New York International Open Transport Only From LaGuardia Plaza Hotel

MORNING PICKUP, FROM HOTEL TO QUEENS COLLEGE

1ST PICKUP 6:30 AM

2ND PICKUP 7:00 AM

3RD PICKUP 7:30 AM

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EVENING PICKUP FROM QUEENS COLLEGE TO HOTEL

1ST PICKUP 6:30 PM

2ND PICKUP 7:00 PM

3RD PICKUP 7:30 PM