These are subject to change at time of event.

General Conduct

No unsportsmanlike conduct
No drugs or alcohol of any kind permitted
The staff may remove anyone from the premises for abusive or unsportsmanlike conduct
Competitors may compete above their own division but not below
All players must wear a martial arts uniform that is not unsightly Judging
All judging must be fair and impartial
There will be three judges for each event
Judging will be done by black belts in attendance
Once a division has started, a judge cannot leave or be replaced until the division is complete

Kata
3 Judges Two minute maximum
Competitors must ask for additional space if needed, No penalty
In the event of a tie lowest score will be dropped
No music

Weapons Kata
Weapons must be presented to judges for inspection
No sharp weapons in under the brown belt competition
Unfit weapons must be replaced within 3 minutes or participant will be disqualified
No music

Open Demonstration
One division
Five Judges
Any number of participants are allowed
Music, Choreographies, and Breaking are all alowed, but must not take more than 3 minutes including setup/takedown.
Best display of showmanship wins.
You can bring music or you can have our on-site drummers play for you.

Grand Champion Kata
1st and 2nd place competitors from kata and weapons kata of brown and black belt level can compete in Grand Champion event

Kumite
Under Brown Belt

Scoring areas:
Sides of head
Ribs
Chest
Abdomen

Non-scoring areas:
Back of head
Arms
Legs
Buttocks
Back

Illegal contact areas:
Neck
Face
Spine
Back of head
Kidneys
Knees
Groin

Brown and above Scoring Areas:
Head (controlled, don't rock head)
Chest
Abdomen
Groin (controlled)

Non-Scoring Areas:
Arms
Legs
Back
Neck

Illegal areas:
Neck
Spine
Knees

In case of illegal conduct one warning may be given, after that a point will be given to fouled opponent after which judges may disqualify fouling opponent.
Malicious attacks may be counted as foul and contestant may be disqualified for said behavior.
Striking after call is counted as foul, and grounds for disqualification, if intentional.
Drawing blood is an instant point toward the opponent of the drawer, and is considered a foul.

Coaching is not allowed during competitors round.
Take downs are allowed but are not considered as point, however strikes following takedown may count as point.
You cannot score a kick to opponent on ground but a grounded opponent may score to standing opponent.
Play is stopped after 3 seconds of competitor being on ground.

Safety Equipment:
Mouthpiece
Cup
Karate Gloves
footgear
headgear

Inappropriate gear will be determined by Mu Alpha Xi Staff.
Judges are to bring to attention any unsuitable gear.
Kumite Points Rounds will be first to five points or 2 minutes
No bonus for kicks to head
All scores are 1 point