World / Sport Team

For students who want to test their Isshinryu in tournament kata and kumite, at home and at I.W.K.A. championships.

Please note: the following dates are subject to change

Team workouts are normally held on the first Saturday of the month. Exact dates are announced in class and confirmed on the dojo answering service.

Monthly team workouts

Typical team workout dates, as published by the dojo.
Month	Workout date
February	4
March	4
April	1
May	6
June	3
July	1
August	5
September	2
October	7
November	4
December	6

What the team does

The World/Sport Team trains specifically for competitive karate: tournament kata performance, sport kumite strategy, ring craft, conditioning and the mental preparation that competition demands.

Meetings are open to students and to the parents of junior competitors. No gi or gear is required for a meeting — come as you are and find out what is involved before you commit to anything.

Our students have competed at I.W.K.A. World Championships, and our dojo hosted the 2007 I.W.K.A. Championship Tournament. Team travel for out-of-state events is organised by the dojo, and you can see an example of a past itinerary on the team itinerary page.

Kata division

Competitors perform a traditional Isshinryu kata of their choice. Judging looks at stance, focus, power, balance and the correctness of the form.

Kumite division

Controlled point sparring against competitors of similar age, rank and weight. Protective equipment is mandatory.

Weapons division

Students who have learned bo, sai or tonfa forms can enter the weapons divisions as their training allows.

Join the team

Come to a monthly meeting — no gi, no gear, no commitment. Just find out what competitive Isshinryu is like.

Call 207-622-7373 See events