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SMART POINTS

How it works:
Earning Points: Competitors can earn points called "SMART points" by participating in specific martial arts tournaments, known as SMART rated tournaments. There are six of these tournaments.

Competitors receive SMART points if they finish in the top four in their division at these tournaments.
Competitors who attend a tournament but do not place may earn one point for their participation. No points are awarded for tournaments that took place before the competitor registered for the program, and no submissions will be accepted more than seven days after the tournament.

Tournament Participation Requirement:
In order to be eligible for the SMART State Martial Arts Championships, competitors must participate in at least three SMART rated tournaments during the year and place in the top four in their division.

Year-End Championships: At the end of the year, the competitor in each division with the most SMART points becomes the Divisional Champion. Additionally, the top four competitors with the most SMART points in their respective divisions are invited to the SMART State Martial Arts Championships.

The winner of this State Championship is declared the SMART State Champion.

Point Values:
1st place in a tournament earns you 15 points.
2nd place in a tournament earns you 9 points.
3rd place in a tournament earns you 6 points.
4th place in a tournament earns you 3 points.

Point Corrections: Competitors have up to 14 days from when points are posted to report any errors or corrections to the SMART Director at [email protected].

Age and Rank Changes: Competitors and their parents are responsible for informing the SMART Director at [email protected] if there are any changes in their age or martial arts rank.

If a competitor moves up in age or rank before June 30th, they keep their existing points unless their points exceed the first-place competitor's points in the new division. In that case, they keep only the same number of points as the first-place competitor in the new division. There are some exceptions to this rule.

If a competitor advances to black belt or turns 18 before the last SMART rated tournament, they will be moved to the appropriate division. If this happens after the last tournament, they'll stay in the same division they were in before.

If a competitor moves up in age or rank after June 30th, they will continue to accumulate points in the division they were in before June 30th.
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If for some reason a competitor competes in a lower rank and/or age division, that competitor receives 0 points for the division that they are registered for or the division that they competed in.

SMART TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES

Weapons/Kata Scoring

Scoring Ranges:
  • Novice: Scores between 6.00 and 7.00
  • Intermediate: Scores between 7.00 and 8.00
  • Advance: Scores between 8.00 and 9.00
  • Black Belt: Scores between 9.00 and 10.00
Note: The third digit in the score must always be either 0 or 5.

Judging Panels:
  • Black Belt Divisions (Adult & Jr.) require a panel of 5 Judges.
  • Under Belt Divisions can operate with just 3 judges.

Scoring for Ties:
  • In divisions with 5 judges, the highest and lowest scores are discarded, and the remaining three are added together.
  • If a tie persists, the lowest score is included. If the tie still stands, the highest score is added.
  • In Black Belt divisions, tied competitors perform another Kata or Weapons Kata.
  • Under Belts can choose to do the same Kata or Weapons Kata.

For Divisions with 3 Judges:
  • The scores from all three judges are added.
  • In case of a tie, the judges confer and vote to determine the winner.

Overall Sparring Rules
  • No Head Judge has the authority to override any calls.
  • All decisions must be based on a majority rule among the judges.
  • Late calls are not included in the majority decision.
  • The Head Judge's call must align with the calls made by the corner judges.

Point Options:
  • Under Belts: 3 points (no time limit), all techniques are worth one point.
  • Black Belts: 5 points (no time limit), all techniques are worth one point. O
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  • Under Belts: 5 points (no time limit), all techniques are worth one point.
  • Black Belts: 7 points (no time limit), kicks are worth two points, and hand strikes are worth one point.

Out of Bounds:
  • Occurs when a competitor's foot goes beyond the designated boundaries.
  • A warning is issued for the first instance.
  • In subsequent occurrences, a point is awarded to the opposing competitor for each instance of going out of bounds.

Coaching:
  • Coaching is at the discretion of the event organizer.

Under Belts Sparring Rules
  • Contact Areas: Torso and helmet contact only; no face contact.
  • Penalties for Face Contact: First offense results in one point awarded to the opponent. A second offense leads to disqualification based on majority rules.
  • Penalties for Malicious/Excessive Contact: Disqualification based on majority rules.
  • When using back fist or hammer fist strikes, the fist must be closed.

Black Belts (Adult & Jr.) Sparring Rules
  • Light face contact is allowed.
  • Penalties for Malicious/Excessive Contact: Disqualification based on majority rules.

Sweeps:
  • For a point to be scored, sweeps must be boot-to-boot, and a follow-up technique must occur immediately after the sweep.

Attire Guidelines for Competitors
  • All competitors are required to wear gear, uniforms, and clothing that maintain a respectful and professional appearance, free from any inappropriate or vulgar content.