reat LakeG SNational Martial Arts Championships
“The Wimbledon of Martial Arts Tournaments”TRIPLE Maximum Points -
Regional & NationalSaturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2013
Hilton Hotel - 9333 S. Cicero Ave.Chicago (Oak Lawn), IL 60453
John R. Venson - Director More info: [email protected] or
312.545.7363Come to Chicago for a weekend of
Great Competition & Fun!
The PKC/Great Lakes National Martial Arts Championships is a tournament that still holds true to the karate traditions established many years ago. No special favor is given to any organization or individual. Join us and see how tournaments used to be and what we need more of today. The atmosphere will make you feel good. We’ve become THE trendsetter for tournament activities.
We welcome only those Martial Artists that can observe the true Spirit of Bushido. Our GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS are among the Best you’ve EVER seen.
A formal atmosphere will be maintained
SPECIAL DISCOUNTSPRE-REGISTER & SAVEFamily Discounts **For immediate family members only**Early Bird Special for those competing both days
Special FeaturesSuper Star Black Belt Finals Program
Special Seminars (Saturday)(FREE for competitors)Specially Designed Trophies (They’re HOT)
Grand Champion Rings - You’ll love them.Grand Champion Jackets/Belts-Do you have one yet?
Hall-of-Fame Members & World Champions(Wow!) $300. Prize for Championship Team Fighting
(Minimum six teams required for cash prize) Send all completed forms and correspondence to:
ATTIRE Please bring your GI.Black Belts are required to wear your Gi & Black Belt or dress attire to judge.Non-competing or non-judging black belts are spectators.Special hotel room rates for those attending the tournament.Call Hilton Hotel & Towers (708) 425 -7800 - Gabriellaask for the “PKC Karate” rate.
John R. Venson P.O. Box 1973
Calumet City, IL [email protected] or
Phone: (312) 545-7363Tear Here
Competitor Registration Form (Please Print Clearly) Pre-register & Save
Name _______________________________________Cell Phone # _________________ Address__________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________________State______Zip___________ E-mail ___________________________________________________________________
Martial Arts School/Instructor ________________________________________________I, the undersigned, hereby release the PKC, PKC Region #1 Tournament, the promoters, Just For Kicks, the hosting facility, and all persons associated with this event in any capacity from any liability due to injuries, etc. that I may incur as a result my attendance and/or participation at the above specified event. I am fully aware of my medical condition and hereby certify that I am mentally and physically fit to participate in said event. I clearly understand and agree to abide by the rules associated with this event and assume all responsibility and any associated liability for infringement of such rules. Furthermore, I hereby waive any compensation whatsoever, for the use of photos, movies, media coverage,etc. utilized by those associated with this event at any time. Signature__________________________________________Date________________ (Parent or guardian must sign if competitor is under 18 yrs, old)
Individual Events (circle all that apply)Saturday Activities Sunday Activities
Self Defense
Open-Extreme Forms
Weapons
ChanbaraKata Fighting
CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK or MONEY ORDER ONLY - NO CHECKS/NO REFUNDS
Note: Regional Points for this event will also be earned for…Region 2, Region 3, Region 4, Region 5, and Region 7.
Schedule of EventsSPECIAL-PRE-REGISTER BY 5/20/2013-COMPETE BOTH DAYS FOR $60
Saturday, May 25th 2013 PKC/Great Lakes National Martial Arts Championships 4:00p Tournament Registration opens (Note:Large Divisions may be Divided) 5:00p Competition Begins: (TRIPLE MAXIMUM NATIONAL & REGIONAL POINTS)
Weapons, Self Defense, Team Fighting, Chanbara (Must have your own face shield)Saturday ONLY Pre-Registration—Prior to 5/20/13 Saturday ONLY Entry Fee—After 5/20/13One, two, three, or four Events $35. 1Event $40. 2nd competing (immediate) family member $25. Each Additional Event $10.3rd competing (immediate) family member $20. Spectator Entry (one day $8. ) (two days $12.) Spectator Entry (Sat. $8) (Sun. $10) (Pre-Register and $ave Money) (Both days $15.) Children 5 & under N/C Children 5 & under N/CFREE entry to Super Star Finals on Sunday evening PKC/ASKL/ISA/USKA/NASKA (No Other Discounts Apply to Pre-Registration) members discount (At Door) $ 5Chanbara (MUST HAVE FACE SHIELD)-Black Belts/Adult under Black /14-17 /11-13 / 8-10 / 7 & underSelf Defense Weapons Black Belts Black Belts Men 1st--4th Dan; 5th Dan & higher 1st--4th Dan; 5th Dan & higher Black Belt Women Adults under Black Belt (large division divided) Adults under Black Belt (large division divided)Youth 14-17 Novice—Advanced Youth 14-17 Novice-—Advanced Youth 11-13 Novice—Advanced Youth 11-13 Novice—-AdvancedYouth 8-10 Novice—Advanced Youth 8-10 Novice—-AdvancedYouth 7 & under Youth 7 & under
(Novice=White/Orange/Yellow/Blue/Green Advanced=Purple/Brown/Black)
Sunday, May 26th 2013 PKC/Great Lakes National Martial Arts Championships 8:30a Tournament Registration opens (TRIPLE MAXIMUM NATIONAL & REGIONAL POINTS) 9:45a Black Belt Divisions Begin Black Belt Division Winners (Min. 8 competitors) CASH PRIZES10:30a Kata Divisions begin (Fighting divisions follow) 5:45p Super Star Finals/Special Demonstrations/Special MatchesSunday ONLY Pre-Registration—Prior to 5/20/13 Sunday ONLY Entry Fee—After 5/20/13One or two Events $50. 1 Event $55. 2nd competing (immediate) family member $40. Each Additional Event $10.3rd competing (immediate) family member $30. Spectator Entry $10 Spectator Entry (one day $8. ) (two days $12.) Children 5 & under N/C Children 5 & under N/C FREE entry to Super Star FinalsNOTE: NO ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS APPLY PKC/ASKL/ISA/USKA/NASKA FREE entry to Super Star Finals members discount (Door) $ 5.Divisions: (Larger divisions may be divided) (All competitors 10 & under will receive an award)Kata (Forms) (large divisions may be divided) Fighting (large divisions may be divided)5 yr. olds & under Coed 5 yr. olds & under Boys / 5 yr. olds & under Girls6—7 Novice---Intermediate + 6—7 Boys Novice—Intermediate + / 6—7 Girls 8--10 Novice—Intermediate--Advanced 8--10 Boys Nov.--Adv. / 8--10 Girls Nov.--Adv.11—13 Novice-Intermediate-Advanced 11—13 Boys Novice-Intermediate-Advanced14—17 Novice-Intermediate-Advanced 11—13 Girls Novice--Advanced Adult Men & Women 18-39 Novice/Advanced 14—17 Boys Novice-Intermediate-AdvancedAdults M/F 40 & over under Black Nov./Adv. (Min. 4) 14—17 Girls Novice—Advanced Adult Kyu and Youth Grand Champions Adult Men 18-39 Nov.-Adv. 40 & over Nov.-Adv. (3 Div. Breakdown-Nov.=W/O/Y Inter.=B/G Adv.=P-Blk.) Adult Women Novice—Advanced Black Belt Kata-Grand Championship Requires BunkaiBlack Belt Women 18-39 Black Belt Adults FightingBlack Belt Women 40 & over Black Belt Women 18-39 Black Belt Men 18-34 Black Belt Women 40 & over (Minimum 4)Black Belt Men 35-44 Black Belt Men 18-34 Light-Heavy Black Belt Men 45 & over Black Belt Men 35-44 Light-Heavy (Black Belt Open-Extreme Eliminations—Sat.) (Black Belts are Subject to Weigh in) Black Belt Men 45 & over
All Black Belt Division Winners - Cash Awards- require Minimum 8 competitorsSpecially Designed “Venson Style” Awards— Grand Champion Jackets/Super Rings
PKC/Great LakesNational Martial Arts Championships
Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26, 2013Over the past thirty-eight years, since Mr. John H. Venson promoted our
first eight events, there have been some outstanding champions that have earned Grand Champion status in one or more of the event categories.
Below is a list of the past PKC/Great Lakes National Grand Champions:
Alexander, Barbara Johnson, Herb Spivey, Curt
Allison, John Johnson, Richard Tankson, Larry
Baker, Preston Lazenby, Marcal Tention, Jadi
Bethea, Eddie Lewis, Remonde Thornton, Desmond
Brading, Derek Limas, Arlene Thornton, Jesse
Burrage, Harold (Scorpion) Linebarger, John Venson, Dwight
Creamer, Terry Mason, Laceine Venson, John R.
Davidson, Cameron Mills, Shorty Venson, Reginald
Davidson, Jeff Muhammad, Lemuel Williams, LaToya
Dunlap, Alex Reason, James Young, Tony
Fairbanks, Woodrow Saffold, Felicia Wagner, Dennis
Headen, Oren O’Neal, Eric Ward, Thomas
Jackson, Hennessy Pearson, Dwight White, Ron
Johnson-Hampton, Jennifer Price, Anthony
Current Grand ChampionsKata Forms! ! Men Fighting !WeaponsReginald Venson! Marcal Lazenby ! Reginald Venson Self Defense ! Women Overall Lemuel Muhammad LaToya Williams
Join us for a fantastic weekend of exciting learning, fun, great competition, and a World Class atmosphere. This is one of the longest running traditional martial arts tournaments in America. PKC/ASKL/ISA/USKA/NASKA/USKK/AKA/MAKA Accredited schools and selected other schools and competitors of championship ability and character are invited to participate in an event that you will truly enjoy.
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The
reat LakeG SNational Martial Arts Championships
Note: Regional Points for this event will also be earned for…Region 2, Region 3, Region 4, Region 5, Region 6 and Region 7.
