We will use “Madison Bracketing” whereby the age and weight cutoffs will be set after online registration closes on 04/17. This system allows nearly everyone to compete with a minimal number of uncontested entrants and discourages unhealthy weight loss.

Junior Boys: Age: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 

Junior Boys Novice (white and yellow belts): Age: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 

Junior Girls: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 (years old)

Junior Girls Novice: (white and yellow belts): Age:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16

Senior Men Novice (under Sankyu) weight in Kg: 60kg, 66kg, 73kg, 81kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100+kg

Senior Women Novice (under Sankyu); 48kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 70kg, 78kg, 78+kg

Senior Men’s Masters: Age: 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ (Divisions will be created based on registration.) Senior Men’s Masters Novice: (30+ years with a rank of green or below) 

Senior Women’s Masters: Age: 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ (Divisions will be created based on registration.) Senior Women’s Masters Novice: (30+ years with a rank of green or below)

Senior Men: 60kg, 66kg, 73kg, 81kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100+kg

Senior Women: 48kg, 52kg, 57kg, 63kg, 70kg, 78kg, 78+kg.

*Age and weight groups may be adjusted depending on entries Tournament Director may adjust divisions if necessary.

(Every effort will be made to provide every player an equal division. In the case of being uncontested, exhibition fights will be available.)