The annual David Deaton Karate Studios Karate Challenge is our first all school function of the year. The students are competing for individual trophies as well as the coveted school trophy (for the school winning the most 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in Forms, Fighting, and Weapons).
[sws_green_box box_size=”550″] Saturday, April 5, 2014
Christ Presbyterian Academy
2323 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville TN, 37215
(Get directions below) [/sws_green_box]
[sws_yellow_box box_size=”550″] All Schools Are Closed For This Tournament [/sws_yellow_box]
The purpose of the tournament is to:
- To help educate the student body on how to handle stress and pressure in a competition format
- To help raise funds for Project Sparrow which helps with tuition for financially challenged families
Detailed information on the who, what, when, and where is listed below and, of course, you can always stop by the front desk or email us with any questions.
[sws_green_box box_size=”550″] Registration starts Monday, March 3. [/sws_green_box]
Entry Fee Information
- By April 3: $40 (BBC $36).
- At the door (day of event) $45 (No Discounts)
Each competition entry fee includes 2 spectator tickets. Additional spectator tickets are $3 each. Children 3 and under are free. There will be additional family member discounts on the tournament fee when you pre-register. Check at the front desk for discounted price.
Cash or Check Only (No Charge and Debit Cards).
Schedule of Events
Times Stated Below Are For All Ages.
No shoes are allowed on the gym floor. Competitors and officials only in competition area!! Spectators must stay on the bleachers.
| Time | Belt Level | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | Black Belts and BB Cand. Adults (18 and up) | Show Up |
| 8:30 | Black Belts and BB Cand. Adults (18 and up) | Begin Competition (Including Bo Kata) |
| 9:30 | Black Belts and BB Cand. Jrs (7–11) and Teens (12–17) | Show Up |
| 10:00 | Black Belts and BB Cand. Jrs (7–11) and Teens (12–17) | Begin Competition (Including Bo Kata) |
| 11:30 | White / Gold / Orange | Show Up |
| 12:00 | White / Gold / Orange | Begin Competition |
| 1:00 | Purple / Blue / Green Cand. | Show Up |
| 1:30 | Purple / Blue / Green Cand. | Begin Competition |
| 2:30 | Brown Cand. / Brown / Green | Show Up |
| 3:00 | Brown Cand. / Brown / Green | Begin Competition (Including Bo Kata) |
Karate Tournament Divisions
Children’s Divisions
Each age group will have a separate division for;White, Gold, Orange, Blue, Purple, Green, Brown, and Black Belt.
| Under Black Belt Age Divisions | ||||||
| 5 and Under (Little Dragons) | 6–7 | 8–9 | 10–11 | 12–13 | 14–15 | 16–17 |
| Black Belt Age Divisions | ||||||
| 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16–17 | ||
| Girl's Fighting Age Divisions | ||||||
| 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-17 | ||||
Adult Divisions
Note: Adjustments will be made if there is not at least 3 competitors per division.| Men (18–34) |
| White | Gold | Orange | Blue | Purple | Green | Brown | Black Belts |
| Women (18–34) |
| White | Gold | Orange | Blue | Purple | Green | Brown | Black Belts |
| Executives: Men (35–45) |
| White | Gold | Orange | Blue | Purple | Green | Brown | Black Belts |
| Executives: Women (35–45) |
| Same divisions as Executive Men 35–45 |
| Executives: Men (Over 45) |
| White and Gold | Orange, Blue and Purple | Green and Brown | Black Belts |
| Executives: Women (Over 45) |
| Same divisions as Executive Men Over 45. |
Directions to Tournament
From Hendersonville:
- Take Vietnam Veterans Parkway to I-65 South towards Huntsville.
- Merge onto Old Hickory Blvd. (via exit 74B toward Brentwood)
- Continue on Old Hickory Blvd. until 2323 Old Hickory Blvd.
- School is on the left.
From Mount Juliet area:
- Take I-40 West toward Nashville.
- Keep left to take I-24 West (via exit 53 toward Memphis)
- Merge onto I-65 South (via exit 5 toward Huntsville)
- Merge onto Old Hickory Blvd. (via exit 74B toward Brentwood)
- Continue on Old Hickory Blvd. until 2323 Old Hickory Blvd.
- School is on the left.
For alternate directions, please use the below map.
