WKA NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010

2010 WKA NORTH AMERICAN
Combat Sports Championships
June 18-20, 2010
sponsored by Fighters Inc.

Boo Williams Sportsplex
5 Armistead Pointe Parkway, Hampton, VA 23666

Novice and Open Class
MMA Muay Thai Kickboxing

New Juniors (13 to 17)
MMA and K-1

Where Champions Are Made!!!

Saturday Daytime Single Elimination Tournament and Evening Muay Thai & MMA Finals

NORTH AMERICAN AMATEUR COMBAT SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Muay Thai MMA Kickboxing K-1 North American Amateur Combat Sports Championships will showcase the best amateurs in North America On June 18 - 19, 2010, the Combat Sports League sanctioned by the World Kickboxing Association - USA will
host an elimination tournament to determine the best fighters in North America. The event will also be used to select members for the WKA US National Team that will qualify to represent the U.S. at the WKA World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland. As both the WKA US Nationals and WKA promoters have grown, it was a natural next step to open the event to our Canadian and Mexican neighbors as well as competitors
throughout the world. In response to the growing popularity of MMA, we have also added a cage, and, with all the youth talent at so many schools, we will be featuring Juniors’ divisions at this year’s tournament. The 2010 North Americans will feature the top amateurs from around the world, challenging for the WKA
NORTH AMERICAN TITLE. This event will feature both Open and Novice Divisions, with Novice Divisions equating to those competitors having no more than three wins in any combative sport (Thai boxing, Full Contact, Kickboxing, MMA, and Boxing). The Open divisions are open to all amateur competitors with more
than 3 wins. However, if a Novice (three wins or fewer) chooses to move to the Open class, he/she will not be allowed to compete as a Novice again.

The event will offer the following amateur divisions:
Ringsports divisions for adults: Open and Novice in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Ringsports divisions for juniors (ages 13-17): K-1 and MMA.

Amateur fighters interested in competing in MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, or K-1 in the North American Amateur Combat Sports Championships may pre-register for competition by completing an application that can be found on WKA USA's official website, www.wkausa.com.

The fight equipment used at 2010 North American Combat Sports Championships will be provided by Fighters Inc.

The World Kickboxing Association is one of the world’s oldest and most recognized governing bodies for various forms of Kickboxing. In 2000, the organization formed the WKA USA to oversee Kickboxing competition in the United States and, in 2004, WKA USA added Mixed Martial Arts and Submission Grappling
to the portfolio of combat sports that it regulates.

One weekend of the best amateur matches in North America The two-day WKA/CSL affair will kick off Friday (June 18th) with fighter registration, weigh-ins and medicals. These will be open from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the event hotel.

On Saturday, June 19th, at the beautiful new Boo Williams Sportsplex, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and K-1 divisions will begin and fight down to the finals. Select finals will be featured in the Saturday evening Combat Sports Challenge fight show.

The Amateur MMA single elimination tournament will be contested under the WKA rules for MMA Division -
Class "C". These rules can be seen at http://www.wkausa.com/amateur-rules-and-regulations.html and are
modeled after the Unified Rules of Conduct. Competitors will wear slightly oversized gloves and there will be
no elbows, forearms, or knees to the head standing or grounded. Competitors can register for either the
Open or Novice division, depending on the competitive experience of each athlete. Both Novice as well as
Open tournament fighters will be separated into nine different weight classes. Novice and Open class MMA
matches will consist of three rounds of three minutes each and will progress by way of single elimination. The
victor of each weight class in the Open division will be crowned the North American Combat Sports Champion
in that class and US fighters will gain valuable points toward selection for the US National Team.

Weight Divisions for Mixed Martial Arts

	Men	Women
Flyweight	125 lbs	115 lbs
Bantamweight	135 lbs	125 lbs
Featherweight	145 lbs	135 lbs
Lightweight	155 lbs	145 lbs
Welterweight	170 lbs	155 lbs
Middleweight	185 lbs	155+ lbs
Light Heavyweight	205 lbs	n/a
Heavyweight	265 lbs	n/a
Super Heavyweight	+ 265lbs	n/a

The Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Juniors’ K-1 single elimination tournament will be contested under the
appropriate amateur rule sets (see http://www.wkausa.com/amateur-rules-and-regulations.html).
Competitors can register for either the Open or Novice division, depending on the competitive experience of
each athlete. Both Novice class as well as Open class male fighters will be separated into 11 different weight
classes and females into 7 different weight classes. Competitors will engage in bouts consisting of three twominute
rounds. Juniors’ (ages 13 to 17) will be matched according to age and weight. The victor of each
weight class in the Open division will be crowned the North American Combat Sports Champion in that class
and US fighters will gain valuable points toward selection to the US National Team.

Weight Divisions for Muay Thai and Kickboxing

	Men	Women
Bantamweight	54 kg / - 118.8 lbs	50 kg / - 110 lbs
Featherweight	57 kg / - 125.4 lbs	54 kg / - 118.8 lbs
Lightweight	60 kg / - 132 lbs	57 kg / - 125.4 lbs
Light Welterweight	64 kg / - 140.8 lbs	60 kg / - 132 lbs
Welterweight	67 kg / - 147.4 lbs	63 kg / - 138.6 lbs
Light Middleweight	71 kg / - 156.2lbs	n/a
Middleweight	75 kg / - 165 lbs	66 kg / - 145.2 lbs
Light Heavyweight	81 kg / - 178.2 lbs	n/a
Cruiserweight	86 kg / - 189.3 lbs	n/a
Heavyweight	91 kg / - 200.2 lbs	+ 66 kg / + 145.2 lbs
Super Heavyweight	+ 91 kg / + 200.2 lbs	n/a

Registration and Weigh-Ins
Competitors in all MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and K-1 divisions must check in, weigh in, and be checked by the doctor Friday, June 18, 2010 between 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.

To have a division, there must be at least two competitors. If there is only one person in a division, that person will be asked to move up a weight class or to move to another division. Current US champions will be seeded to the second round.

***PRE - COMPETITION MEDICAL (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, K-1, and MMA)***
ALL Competitors (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, K-1, and MMA) must download, print off and have their personal physician complete the Pre Fight Medical Form. The completed original must be brought to the check-in on Friday, June 18, 2010 between 3pm and 7:30pm. Competitors with medical forms completed will only be
required to do an abbreviated check with the event physician. Any competitor without his/her completed Pre Fight Medical Form will be required to have a complete pre fight physical and pay a $25.00 fee at registration prior to weighing in and completing the check in process. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTION.

Ranking
The 2010 North Americans, along with previous year's annual events and all WKA/CSL sanctioned events for the past years will be factored into WKA/CSL rankings.

Combat Sports League
The Combat Sports League is the official US representative of the WKA. Combat Sports League is an association of athletes participating in the combative sports of Thai boxing, Kickboxing, Full Contact, Mixed Martial Arts, and Submission Grappling. The Combat Sports League is dedicated to providing opportunities to athletes  in all areas of combative sports and works to further the growth and development of the sport, as well as the safety and regulation of the sport.

Licensing
CSL/WKA amateur licensing fee is $20 per calendar year. However, fighters registered for the North American Combat Sports Championships will automatically be licensed with CSL/WKA for the remainder of 2010 (the $20 fee is waived in lieu of the tournament registration fee) and the fighter's record, classification, medicals, and suspensions will be included in the database.

Registration Fees
Participants become licensed by the WKA by registering for the 2010 North American Combat Sports Championships; normal licensing fee is waived.

 

Completed forms and payment must be postmarked or submitted online by the date indicated for each price level:

June 1 - 15, 2010

$65

$80

Payment must be received with the completed registration forms either electronically or via mail on the cut off date indicated above to quality for each price level.

All Muay Thai, Kickboxing, K-1, and MMA Competitors must complete the Pre Fight Medical Form in advance by their physician and bring it to the check-in on Friday, June 18, 2010 between 3pm and 7:30pm. If not, you will be required to pay a $25.00 fee for it to be completed at time of weigh-in.

Spectator Prices
Prices include tax

All-day passes only	In Advance	At the door
Children under 6 yrs - General Admission	Free	Free
Children 6-11 yrs - General Admission	$10	$15
Ages 12 & up - General Admission	$20	$25
Ringside Reserved section for Saturday night** (General Admission seating during the day)	$40	$50

**The Finals/evening fight show will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010. Doors open at 7:00 pm and fights start at 7:30 pm.

FOR COMPETITORS ONLY: Registered Competitors will receive a free admission for GA seating. Competitors may also receive a $10 credit toward an upgrade to a Ringside Reserved seating for Saturday evening at the time of registration only.

Contact:
WKA USA Office
10454 Ridgefield Parkway
Richmond, Virginia 23233
804-937-7072
Email: info@wkausa.com

Venue Information:
The Boo Williams Sportsplex
5 Armistead Pointe Pkwy.
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 637-7300

Hotel Information:
Holiday Inn Hampton Hotel & Conference Center
1815 West Mercury Blvd.
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-0200

For special rate ask for WKA NORTH AMERICAN TOURNAMENT

Itinerary for Ringsports

Friday, June 18, 2010 (at event hotel)

3:00 pm to 7:30pm – Fighter check-in, weigh-in, and physicals for Ringsports

Saturday, June 19, 2010 (at the Boo Williams Sportsplex)

9:00 am – Ringsports Fighters meeting

10:00 am – Ringsports Elimination tournament begins

6:30 pm – Fighters in evening show check in

7:00 pm – Doors open for evening matches

7:30 pm - Evening matches start

Special Guest

ROB “The Dutchman” KAMAN

3-time WKA World Champion and K-1 Champion

Considered one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time, Rob Kaman is holding a Dutch Muay Thai seminar to hone stand up skills of Muay Thai and MMA fighters alike. Don’t miss this chance to train with 3-time WKA World Champion and K-1 Champion Rob “The Dutchman” Kaman.

Seminar Details

Date: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Hampton, VA (event hotel)

Equipment: mouth guard, shin guards, and minimum 14 oz. boxing gloves

 CLICK HERE FOR SEMINAR REGISTRATION

Special price for tournament competitors only:	Seminar price for non-competitors:
$30 at time of registration	$45 in advance
$45 at the door	$65 at the door

 

Dutch Muay Thai seminar with Rob Kaman

ROB KAMAN, considered one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time, is holding a Dutch Muay Thai seminar to hone stand up skills of Muay Thai and MMA fighters alike. Don’t miss this chance to train with 3-time WKA World Champion and K-1 Champion Rob “The Dutchman” Kaman.