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Breaking describes the practice in multiple martial arts where a practitioner will perform a technique with wood or cinder as the target. Break targets Wood blocks Cinder blocks Types of breaks Obstructive break This is when there is an obstacle that is in t...

Terminology Traditional division: Name Definition Traditional Division Sparring divisions that are not using 2020 armor. Armored Division Sparring divisions that are using 2020 armor. Scored Event Events like breaking and forms where judges ranking ...

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Regular Schedule The class schedule is kept up to date on our website. Closures Closures will be announced ahead of time whenever possible. These announcements will be communicated through email, social media, and the Remind app. Known closures. Thanksgiving ...

The goal of capture the flag (CTF) is to have an event for new students experience the competive nature of sparring events, without. As such, the refereeing should be similar to point sparring. Competitors will wear a belt with four (4) flags attached. The fl...

Sparring Kick techniques score 2 points Hand techniques score 1 point. No strikes below the belt. No strikes to the back. No strikes to the back of the head.

What's allowed. Shirts Rash guards Gi pants Shorts Spats / Leggings Gear must be either all black or Sakubara Academy branded. For none Sakubara Academy gear, minimal branding is ok, such as a Nike or Under Armour logo. If wearing an approved shirt, any rash...

Penalties Out of bounds Holding opponent Stalling Exessive Force Clinching Striking illegal areas Back of the head Top of the head Strikes to the throat Below the belt Downed opponent Back Face contact (conditional) Illegal Strikes Strikes with elbows Str...

Carryover Double Elimination is a modified double elimination bracket where previous head-to-head matches are carried over. The goal is to provide fairer results, avoid unnecessary rematches, and save time. If two competitors who have previously faced each oth...

Capture the Flag (also called Flag Sparring) is intended as non-contact sparring event for young competitors. It's a standalone event for competitors who are not yet ready for point or continous sparring, but would still like to experience competition. Wording...

Team Forms done like Team Sparring. Team forms has the challenge of requiring students to devote additional time for practicing together for the event. With this event format, competitors do not need to devote as much time for an additional event. It's entir...