Taikai

General

  • All rules not specified follow standard FIK rules and regulations if not specified.
  • Have fun! :)

Teams

Names
  • Team names are subjected to be reviewed by taikai committee and will be rejected if determined to be inappropriate or offensive.
  • Any team name found to be inappropriate or offensive will be required to change to fit the rules and regulations. Failure to do so will result in team disqualification.
Composition
  • Teams may be composed of any affiliation regardless of dojo, federation, or nationality.
  • Three person teams will require a minimum of two competitors to register a team. Five person teams will require a minimum of three competitors to register a team.
  • Any teams with unfilled positions will be filled by free agents.
  • In the event that no more free agent positions are available, teams will be randomly created with the remaining free agents.
Lineups
  • Competitors may be placed in any position.
  • Lineup will be determined by competitor position in the registration form.
  • You may change your lineup any time by contacting the taikai organizers.
  • Competitors may not play for multiple teams.
  • Competitors may not enter multiple divisions.

Drops

  • In the event of a drop from your team, you may substitute any player into the vacant position, as long as they are not registered with another team.
  • If you wish to swap or take a player from another team, you must contact us at events@pnkf.org.
  • Any drops on the day of the taikai will not be eligible to receive a substitute player and may have their team forfeited if they do not meet the required minimum number of players.

Free Agents

  • Any individuals who do not have a pre-determined team may sign up to be placed into the free agent pool.
  • Teams with vacant spots will take priority receiving free agents.
  • After all vacant spots have been filled, free agents will be randomly picked to create teams by the taikai organizers.
  • If you are registering for the open division and wish to be paired with another free agent, please indicate their name during your registration and we will do our best to place both participants on the same team.

Youth Divisions

11 years and younger, 15 years and younger divisions
Time Limit

2.5 minutes

Team Size

3 competitors

  • Tsuki, jodan, and nito prohibited.
  • Competitors may choose to enter the 15 years and younger division even if they qualify for the 11 years and younger division.

Mudansha Division

Time Limit

2.5 minutes

Team Size

3 competitors

  • Tsuki, jodan, and nito prohibited.
  • 16 years and older only.
  • 1 kyu and below only.

Women's Division

Time Limit

4 minutes

Team Size

3 competitors

  • 16 years and older only.
  • Any rank is permitted to compete in the women's division.

Open Division

Time Limit

4 minutes

Team Size

5 competitors

  • 16 years and older only.
  • Any rank is permitted to compete in the open division.
Register for the Taikai