Black Cat Kickboxing Tournament IN THE VINES
Kenton, TN, United States
Description
Welcome!
Black Cat Kickboxing Tournament
Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Kenton, TN
White Squirrel Winery- 4385 45W Kenton, TN 38233
We are excited to introduce a new kickboxing tournament to the West TN area- Black Cat Kickboxing & MMA— a tournament held at the 20 acre vineyard for kids, teens, and adults of all levels. From 6-year-olds to adults, this tournament is built for growth, discipline, and development.
Youth Weigh ins from 8:00-9:00 am- ALL YOUTH COMPETITORS
9:30am rules meeting.
Doors open 9:00
Youth Fights start: 10:00am
Adult Weigh ins from 11:00-12:00 pm- ALL ADULT COMPETITORS
1:00pm rules meeting
Adults Fights start: 1:30pm
WHO CAN COMPETE:
Black Cat Kickboxing Tournament is intended for children from 6 years old to amateurs, from beginners to advanced, from any state. You do not need a special membership to participate in Black Cat Kickboxing tournament. This is not an AMATEUR bout. Knockouts are NOT ALLOWED! Our events test your skills and allow you to showcase what you've learned in the gym.
Each participant may have multiple sparring sessions. Depending on the number of suitable opponents.
MEDALS: Gold medals will be awarded to all winners.
TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!
Normal Registration starts now til September 14th, 12:00pm
Late Registration runs from September 14th to September 22nd at 12:00 PM
Don't wait until the last minute or there won't be a place for you to participate.
We do not take registrations after Sept. 22nd or registrations at the event
No refunds due to weather or injuries.
Withdrawing from the Black Cat Kickboxing Tournament is voluntary, we are not responsible for circumstances on your behalf.
Refunds will not be issued for injuries or other circumstances.
We ask that all athletes contact us if they are not attending. Athletes in smaller divisions may need time to be moved if they are left without an opponent.
ROUNDS LENGTHS
- Youth 6-17 year olds: Best 2 of 3, 1.5 minute rounds. 45 second rest.
- Adults: Best 2 of 3, 2 minute rounds. 60 second rest.
COACHES, CORNERS:
2 free coaches pass per gym/team.
If a gym/team consists of one athlete, one free coaching pass is issued.
If you are competing without a gym affiliation, you must have a corner who will accompany you and assist you between rounds. The corner must purchase an admission ticket as a spectator.
SPECTATORS/PARENTS:
General admission: $15 donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital for all spectators- QR code will be provided or cash at the door.
A reminder for parents. Your child's participation does not give you a free pass to the competition, parents need to donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital at the gate to receive a wrist band.
Weigh-Ins:
Weigh-Ins will be held on tournament day from 8:00 to 9:00 am.
Weight Cutting is Strongly Discouraged!
Immediately following weighing in we will begin match making and rules meeting.
DO NOT LEAVE THE AREA!
COMPETITOR LISTS:
You will be able to follow the matches online through the smoothcomp platform, you will need to go to the Schedule section to see what the next match is.
Divisions
- Youth Boys- Kickboxing$60
- Youth Boys- MMA$60
- Youth Girls- Kickboxing$60
- Youth Girls- MMA$60
- Adult Men- Kickboxing$60
- Adult Men- MMA$60
- Adult Women- Kickboxing$60
- Adult Women- MMA$60
- Adult Master's Men- Kickboxing$60
- Adult Master's Men- MMA$60
- Adult Master's Women- Kickboxing$60
- Adult Master's Women- MMA$60
Organizer
Black Cat Kickboxing
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Black Cat Kickboxing Tournament IN THE VINES?
The tournament is on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Kenton, TN at White Squirrel Winery, 4385 45W Kenton, TN 38233.
What time do doors open and fights start?
Doors open at 9:00. Youth fights start at 10:00am after a 9:30am rules meeting. Adult fights start at 1:30pm after a 1:00pm rules meeting.
When are weigh-ins?
Youth weigh-ins for all youth competitors are from 8:00-9:00 am. Adult weigh-ins for all adult competitors are from 11:00-12:00 pm. The description also states weigh-ins will be held on tournament day from 8:00 to 9:00 am; because this conflicts with the adult weigh-in time, use only the listed youth and adult weigh-in windows.
Who can compete?
The tournament is for children from 6 years old to adults, for amateurs, beginners to advanced, from any state. No special membership is required. Knockouts are not allowed.
What are the registration deadlines?
Normal registration runs from now until September 14th, 12:00pm. Late registration runs from September 14th to September 22nd at 12:00 PM. No registrations are taken after Sept. 22nd or at the event.
Are refunds available?
No refunds are issued for weather, injuries, or other circumstances. Withdrawing is voluntary, and the event is not responsible for circumstances on the athlete’s behalf.
What are the round lengths?
Youth ages 6-17 have best 2 of 3, 1.5 minute rounds with 45 seconds rest. Adults have best 2 of 3, 2 minute rounds with 60 seconds rest.
How do coach passes work?
Each gym or team receives 2 free coach passes. If a gym or team has one athlete, one free coaching pass is issued. Competitors without a gym affiliation must have a corner, and that corner must purchase spectator admission.
How much is spectator admission?
General admission is a $15 donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital for all spectators. A QR code will be provided, or cash can be paid at the door. Parents also need to donate at the gate to receive a wrist band.
How can competitors follow matches?
Matches can be followed online through the Smoothcomp platform in the Schedule section.
