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Third SCKF Open Memorial Tournament
Sunday, 4/6/25, 9am
West High SchoolTorrance CA

  • application (xlsx, revC 3/19/25)
    deadline 3/23/25 (see file for payment info)
  • program

  • location: West High School
    20401 Victor St, Torrance CA 90503

  • sign-in 8-8:30am

  • divisions (see application form for details)
    note: a kenshi can only participate in one division
    • 0-6 kyu (13 and under, note 1)
    • 5-4 kyu (15 and under, note 1)
    • 3-1 kyu (17 and under)
    • girl's kyu (17 and under)
    • adult kyu (18 years and older, note 2)
    • women's dan (note 2)
    • 1-3 dan
    • 4 dan and above
    • senior dan (50 years and older)
    notes:
    1. if a kenshi falls out of the age range, they are allowed to enter the next division up
    2. women kyu 18 and over may choose to enter the women's dan division (tsuki, jodan, and nito will still be allowed)
  • tournament fees
    • 17 and under: $25
    • 18 and over: $35
    • yudansha: $35
    • bento: $12 (free to shinpan)

  • tournament regulations
    • see SCKF Tournament Rules and Regulations for full regulations
      • AJKF tsubazeriai rules shall be in effect
      • Jodan, nito, tsuki are not valid in the kyu divisions
    • time limits
      • kyu
        placement round: 2 min, 1 min encho, hantei
        tournament round: 3 min, 2 min encho, hantei (except semifinal and final)
      • dan
        placement round: 3 min, 1 min encho, hantei
        tournament round: 4 min, 2 min encho, hantei (except semifinal and final)

  • perpetual trophies
    • Murakami Cup
      • playoff between winners of 0-6 kyu, 5-4 kyu, 3-1 kyu, and girls kyu divisions
      • time limit: 3 min, unlimited extension
    • Yamaguchi Cup
      • playoff between winners of women's dan, senior dan, 1-3 dan, and 4 dan and above divisions
      • time limit: 4 min, unlimited extension

  • previous Memorial Tournament


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