Competition Martial Arts

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Dates of Event
Monday, 2 August - Thursday, 5 August 2010
Duration: 4 days (incl. Competitors Clinic, last day with Workshops)

Schedule

Monday, 2 Aug 2010	Tuesday, 3 Aug 2010	Wednesday, 4 Aug 2010	Thursday, 5 Aug 2010
Judges and Competitors sponsored by IAGLMA	Empty-hand Forms Preliminaries and Finals	Self Defence Preliminaries and Finals>	Martial Arts-Seminars
Weigh-in Participant	Weapons Preliminaries and Finals	Sparring Preliminaries and Finals	Self Defence Seminars
Free Training	Music Forms Preliminaries and Finals			Workshops (Open to all Belts)

Venue
Sportpark Muengersdorf, Hockey and Judo Center, Guts-Muths-Weg 1, 50933 Cologne-Muengersdorf (5.9 km, from Neumarkt), www.dshs-koeln.de , [1]
Sportpark Müngersdorf, Hockey- und Judozentrum

The Martial Arts Competition will be held in the Hockey- and Judo Centre of the German University of Sports Cologne.
It is a modern Gymnasium with three Courts so there will be three competition floors side by side. It also has enough stands for interested visitors.
www.sportparkmuengersdorf.de [2]

Transportation
Stopover of tram line 1 and bus within 500 meters at Aachener Str., 20 minutes until Cologen City Centre.(www.kvb-koeln.de [3])

Categories and Divisions of Participation
Multi-Style tournament, including officials certification and competitors clinic, as well as various seminars.

EMPTY-HAND FORMS
WOMEN	MEN
Beginners	Beginners
Intermediate	Intermediate
Advanced	Advanced
Black Belt (soft/hard styles)	Black Belt (soft/hard styles)
Senior Black Belt (35 and up)	Senior Black Belt (35 and up)
3rd Dan and up	3rd Dan and up

WOMEN and MEN - DIFFERENTLY ABLED/SPECIAL NEEDS
Beginners

Intermediate


Advanced


Black Belt (soft/hard styles)


Senior Black Belt (35 and up)


3rd Dan and up





BLACK BELT MUSICAL



FORM: WEAPONS

WOMEN and MEN	WOMEN and MEN – DIFFERENTLY ABLED/SPECIAL NEEDS
Beginners	Beginners
	Intermediate
Advanced	Advanced
Black Belt (soft)	Black Belt (soft)
Black Belt (hard)	Black Belt (hard)
Senior Black Belt (35 and up)	Senior Black Belt (35 and up)


SELF DEFENCE

WOMEN and MEN	WOMEN and MEN – DIFFERENTLY ABLED/SPECIAL NEEDS
Beginners	Beginners
Intermediate/Advanced	Intermediate/Advanced
Black Belt	Black Belt


FREE SPARRING

WOMEN	MEN
Beginners	Beginners
Intermediate	Intermediate
Advanced	Advanced
Black Belt	Black Belt
- flyweight (up to 121 lbs/55 kg )	- flyweight (up to 125 lbs/56.8 kg )
- featherweight (up to 132 lbs/60 kg)	- lightweight (up to 151 lbs/68.6 kg )
- lightweight (up to 143 lbs/65 kg)	- middleweight (up to 173 lbs/78.6 kg )
- middleweight (from 143.1 lbs/65.1 kg)	- heavyweight (from 173.1 lbs/78.7 kg)
Black Belt Seniors (35 and up)	Black Belt Seniors (35 and up)


DIFFERENTLY ABLED/SPECIAL NEEDS

WOMEN	MEN
Beginners	Beginners
Intermediate	Intermediate
Advanced	Advanced
Black Belt	Black Belt
Black Belt Seniors (35 and up)	Black Belt Seniors (35 and up)

Definition of Competitive Classes

Beginner
(Belts: white, yellow, orange; under 1 year experience)
Advanced Beginner
(Belts: white, blue, purple; minimum 1 year - 2.5 years experience)
>Advanced
(Belts: red, brown; minimum 2.5 years - 4 years experience)
Black Belt
(Black Belt; over 4 years experience)
Senior Black Belt
(35 years of age or older)
3rd Dan or higher
If there are enough competitors, we will offer a division for individials over 50.

Self Defence Attacks
Self Defence Competition

Beginners are required to demonstrate their defence to the
attacks in Set 1 only.
Intermediate and advanced students are required to demonstrate
their defence to the attacks in Set 1 and Set 2.
Black Belts are required to demonstrate their defence to the attacks
in Set 1, 2 and 3.

Set 1
1.1 Straight punch to the face
1.2 Grab on the wrist from behind
1.3 Knife attack from the front

Set 2
2.1 Club/escrima attack from the front
2.2 Kick to groin
2.3 Defender supine, attacker on their knees between the defenders
legs and attempting to strangle the defender (rape position)

Set 3
3.1 Defender seated on a chair, the attacker attempts a punch to the face
3.2 Gun to the head from the front
3.3 Defence against two attackers, attacks are optional, but must be
simultaneous

If necessary, the attacks may be modified for disabled competitors.
For example, 2.2 could be modified by a competitor in a wheel chair to
be a kick to the face. Also the 2.3 attack position may be varied depending
on the nature of the disability.

Guide to Competitors and Judges

Competitors and attackers have the flexibility to prepare their specific
attacks from the general descriptions. For example, 1.3 could be interpreted as an overhead attack to the head or a horizontal slash to the body.
If the attack falls outside the description above the judges will score the
technique on its merits and then deduct 1 mark. For example if the attacks
in 3.3 are clearly not simultaneous.

The attacks for the IAGLMA Self Defence competition have been updated in response to feedback from judges, competitors, coaches and spectators.
The format of the competition has been retained but some of the specific
attacks have changed. The emphasis is that the competition format will
allow the competitors to display their style’s technique to counter a variety
of attacks. Competitors and attackers have the flexibility to prepare their
specific attacks from the general descriptions.

The first set includes three common real-life situations while the second
set has more complex scenarios with the final set aiming to provide a
challenge to the competitors in the black belt category.

Medals:
Gold, Silver, Bronze in all Categories and Divisions

Referees:
The Referees will be provided by the IAGLMA.

Participation
Maximum of 200 participants.

Beginners, advanced beginners, and advanced participants may register to compete in a maximum of 4 categories. 1x in the category Forms, 1x in the category Weapons, 1x in the category Sparring, and 1x in the category Self Defence.

Competitors with rank of Dan or higher may compete in a maximum of 6 categories. 2x in the category Forms, 1x in the category Weapons, 1x in the category Music forms, 1x in the category Sparring, and 1x in the category Self Defence.

Participants in the category Sparring may not compete without appropriate protective equipment.

Participants with special needs
The competition of participants with special needs is possible in all categories.
Please note that these competitions can only be held if there are at least 8 participants with special needs
per category. The competitions for participants with special needs are held directly after the standard competition of every category/division.

Rules of Play
The Martial Arts tournament will be performed according to the rules of the International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists (IAGLMA),www.iaglma.org [4].

Special Rules
Participants with Martial Arts styles that do not conform with the coloured belt system will be classed using the equivalent graduating system (years of training). Following registration, participants will be divided into weight classes for Sparring. In the event of low participant turnout, women and men will be pooled together in the Forms and Self Defence categories.

Equipment
Participants must bring their own equipment. Required safety equipment for Sparring (foamed dipped type, men must wear groin cups, all equipment must be in good condition or repair). See IAGLMA Rules. Participants must bring their own weapons, their music on CD, etc.). A sound system is available at the venue. Venues and sporting halls have judo mats available for use.

Weapons:
Information for all participants at the martial arts competition:
If you plan to show a weapon form, please note the German weapon law.
For the protection of the population, this law provides regulation concerning purchasing and keeping weapons.
According to this, the importation and the possession of some weapons are strictly forbidden!
Most of the traditional MA weapons (like Staff,Bo, Tonfa) are allowed to import, if you will keep them in a closed box.

Forbidden:

Shuriken
Butterfly knifes
Katar/ Push knifes
Switchblades/ Flick knifes (Blade more than 8,5 cm)
Nunchakus
Firearms/ Guns

More information: www.zoll.de [5](prohibitions &restrictions) or the German weapon law (§ 42 WaffG).

Information Nunchaku:

[6]© Andrea Löwe

[7]© Andrea Löwe

Forbidden are both; real Nunchakus of wood or metal which are connected by a chain or a leather rope, as well as Soft- Nunchakus.
The only ones permitted are special “Soft-Nunchakus” that show a predetermined breaking point (pierced internal space), as they are not recognized as weapons but as pieces of sports equipment.
Please acquaint yourself with the specific transport and immigration regulations of the respective airline concerning all other martial arts weapons.

Services

Food:
Food service is available at the cafeterias and cafés at Sportpark Muengersdorf.

Locker and Washing Room:
There is enough space to change clothes and having a shower.
32 shower and 12 toilets are available for Women and Men.
Please note that there is no lockable luggage storage.

Telephones:
There are public phones available at the Sportpark Muengersdorf.

First-Aid
2 paramedics will be present each day.
Security Service I also present.

Tickets
Free entry, max. 250 visitors.

Additional Information
The Martial Arts competition of the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 invites all combat athletes and martial artists of all styles and disciplines to Cologne. From Tae Kwon Do, Karate and Jujutsu to Kung Fu, Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, the Gay Games VIII make it possible to meet martial artists from the entire world to compete, compare styles, and learn from each other. Following the fundamental ideals of respect, courtesy, self-discipline, community and fun, the participation in tournaments and seminars is open to all martial artists, regardless of style, rank or age. Prior to the competition, we will be offering a "Judge and Competitors Clinic" in conjunction with the IAGLMA, as well as time and space for individual training. After the completion of the tournaments, we will offer many Martial Arts seminars and workshops. The Gay Games VIII are not only about "winning" - we are hoping for an event, where, in working with the goals of IAGLMA, the gay and lesbian martial arts community will be brought even closer together.

FAQ

1. How many divisions can a Black Belt enter?

Black Belts may enter six divisions: 2 empty hand form,
1 weapons form, 1 musical form, 1 sparring, 1 self defense.

How many divisions can a color belt enter?

Color belts may enter four divisions: 1 empty hand, 1 weapons form,
1 sparring, 1 self defense.

2. I want to enter Self Defense. How is it run?

The attack techniques are published on the GG VIII and the
IAGLMA Web Sites.

Black Belts will be required to demonstrate self defense counter attacks
against all 9 of the techniques. Intermediate/advanced
(green, purple, red, brown belts) will be required to defend against 6 of
the techniques (Set 1 & 2). Beginner/novice (white, yellow, orange)
against 3 of the techniques (Set 1).

For more detail see IAGLMA Tournament Rules and Procedures at
www.IAGLMA.org [8]

3. I need a partner for self defense. Can I use more than
one attacker?

Yes. You can use one or several attackers. Traditionally, the IAGLMA
Board and the host assist all self defense competitors in meeting and
getting together to practise and get partners.

4. I am over 50. Will there be divisions for my age group?

Yes. IAGLMA is committed to inclusion for all ages and abilities.

The IAGLMA Rules provide that if there are enough competitors divisions
may be divided into separate smaller divisions, according to defined criteria.
IAGLMA will make every attempt to provide fair and equitable divisions for all, and especially for individuals over 50, those with special needs, and other underserved martial arts populations.

5. How do I legally bring my spear, staff, pu dao, sabre, etc.,
onto a plane and into Germany?

Please see separate information on the GG VIII site.

Contact your airline for specific policies regarding the packing and
transporting of your weapons.

Stay tuned to the Gay Games web site and the IAGLMA web site
(www.iaglma.org [8]) for new information about the importation of traditional
martial arts weapons into Germany.

6. I have a green belt in Tae Kwon Do, a Black belt in Kung Fu,
and a white belt in Shotokan. Can I enter the white belt divisions?

No. You must enter the division that is comparable to you highest
awarded rank. You must enter the Black Belt divisions.

7. I am disabled, but I prefer entering the abled divisions.
May I do so?

Yes. The choice is yours.

8. Will there be self defense and martial arts seminars?
How do I apply to offer a seminar?

Yes, there will be seminars. Please contact GG VIII 2010 at their web site:
www.games-cologne.com [9]

9. What equipment is required to spar?

Headgear. A mouth guard that covers at least the upper teeth. Gloves that cover all the knuckles of the fist/hand. Boots that cover the instep, back of the heel, and the toes. A groin cup/box for males.

10. I am a Black Belt and want to be certified to judge.
How do I do this?

Regardless of your rank or special qualification, all judges have to attend the Certification & Competitors Clinic IAGLMA will held during day one of the Martial Arts competition at GG VII in Cologne.

Please contact GG VIII 2010/Martial Arts on the GG VIII 2010 Web Site and
attend the Judges Certification/Competitors Clinic that will be given in
Cologne prior to the Gay Games tournament.

11. How can I help?

Please read the information regarding “volunteers” on the
Gay Games web site. The Martial Arts will need score keepers,
timekeepers and many other volunteers.

Starting Februar 2010 you could register directly as a volunteer
on www.qubesport.net . [10]

12. What events divisions are there for participants
with a disability?

The Gay Games include everyone. There are some sports with specific
divisions for participants with a disability and there are sports where
participants with a disability compete in the regular divisions. Check the
individual sport on the Gay Games VIII web site.

Cologne 2010 welcomes the participation of people with specific needs
and disabilities in all three aspects of the Games -- as sport, culture and
conferences participants as well as staff, volunteers and spectators.

The Cologne 2010 Specific Needs and Disability Committee has been working hard to ensure maximum accessibility and participation in all these areas for the Games.

13.What do I need to bring with me to present my Musical Form?

You need bring your song with you on CD in a .wav format.
MP3 is not supported!

Attention! We currently work on optimizing the music issue and would
like to offer mp3 aswell. If this is enabled, each participant of the music
form division will be asked to send over his music by email in advance.

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