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September News

8/29/2012

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2012 summer camp! We had a blast this summer and are looking forward to a great school year. There is a lot going on at United Martial Arts this year…
NEW DOJO
First, we have officially opened a second location in St. Johns county. Grandmaster Pierce and Sensei Glenn Staub have been working hard to make the St. Johns Dojo a huge success. We offer Karate, Self Defense and fitness at this location. The address is 2245 CR 210w suite 101 St. Johns, Florida 32259. Stop by and check it out.
AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP
We have resumed our After School Karate route and still have a couple of empty seats on the van. We are currently picking up from the following schools and may be able to fit additional schools into the route depending on location and release times. Contact us if you are interested (904)568-1782
Don Brewer Elementary
Holiday Hill
Spring Park Elementary
University Christian School
SCHEDULE CHANGES
We have a new schedule out effective immediately. We now have separate classes for adults and advanced training. Also, we have resumed Saturday classes. Click here to view the new schedule.
AFTER SCHOOL KARATE
After school karate will resume on September 4th at the following locations and times. Students must be enrolled at the hosting school to participate in these classes.
Christ the King Catholic School - Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-3:30
Providence School - Mondays and Fridays 3:30-4:30
University Christian School - Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Baymeadows Christian Academy
Promiseland Academy
For more information call (904)568-1782
UMA TOURNAMENT
Sensei Bishop is organizing a tournament to be held at our Arlington dojo on October 20th. If you are interested in competing please sign up at the front desk.
Events: Forms, Point Sparring, Kickboxing, Grappling, Board breaking.
One event is $25 and each additional event is $10.

United Martial Arts of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

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Point Sparring

10/28/2010

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Don't forget to bring your gear! It's sparring week! Our school practices multiple types of sparring including kickboxing, point sparring, grappling, and mma.
In point sparring, students learn to control their techniques as they practice techniques against their opponent with controlled power and accuracy. This style of sparring is used in most Karate competitions including the “Black Belts for Christ” tournaments.
Point sparring rules (These are our school point sparring rules. Most Karate Tournaments use these same basic rules. However, there may be some differences in scoring, target areas, or etiquette depending on the circuit you are competing in.)

1. Objective: The objective of point sparring is to gain the most points by contacting your opponent with legal techniques while keeping yourself guarded. The maximum number of points need for victory is decided by the center judge. Examples:
     a. Three minute match, most points wins
     b. First to five points or a three point lead
     c. First to five points or most points after set time

2. No excessive force: Point sparring is meant to develop speed and accuracy in a safe manner. If a student strikes their opponent with too much force a warning will be called against the aggressor. Too many warnings will lead to loss of points or disqualification. The amount of force allowed is decided by the judges and based on the age and skill levels of both participants.

3. Target Areas: Points are only awarded for contact to the front or sides of the torso or the sides or top of the head. Light contact to the face is allowed for adults and advanced students but is not recommended for the sake of avoiding a penalty. A controlled punch that stops an inch or so from the face but could have made contact is still awarded a point. Strikes to the arms and shoulders are considered blocks and do not count as points. Strikes to the back, the neck, or below the belt are not allowed and will be counted as penalties.

4. Boundaries: Sparring rings are marked on the Dojo floor and competitors must stay inside the boundaries. If a student lands a technique with one or both feet outside the ring there is no point awarded. However, if a student with both feet in bounds lands a technique while their opponent is out of bounds, the technique is legal and a point is awarded.

5. Judges: Most in-school point sparring is conducted with three judges. The senior judge will take the roll of center judge and call for points. If contact is made, any judge can call break. The competitors must stop when any judge calls break and both must return to their starting position. The center judge will then call out “Judges Score?” and each judge must IMMEDIATELY give their score. They have the option to point in the direction of either competitor indicating a point. If they wish to call a warning they will point downward in the direction of the offender. If both competitors make contact simultaneously, the judge with hold both fists together indicating a clash. No points are awarded for a clash. If a judge does not see the contact first hand, they will cover their eyes indicating a “no see”. At least two out of three judges must agree for a point to be scored. Remember, sparring is fast paced and the judges may not catch everything. It is the student’s responsibility to show respect for the judges at all times. This means DO NOT ARGUE with the judges call.

6. Conduct: Remember, Martial Arts teaches respect. In some Dojos, students are required to bow and say “Thank you sir or ma’am” each time they are struck by an opponent. This practice is not required in our Dojo, but respect and good sportsmanship is required at all times. Students will bow, shake hands and say “Thank you sir or ma’am” at the beginning and end of each sparring match. Students must also practice controlling their emotions during a match. If a student gets angry during a round the judges may call break and the student may be disqualified. Remember a good Martial Artist has control of his body and emotions alike.

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