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FOREVER 5.0 SOUTHERN STATES REGIONAL TOURNAMENT 2026
Hello Kenpo 5.0 Parents & Students,
We are proud to announce our upcoming 13th Annual Southern States Regional Tournament!!! An exciting event that brings together martial artists in our organization from near and far to showcase their skill, spirit, and dedication. Competing in tournaments provides students with the opportunity to test their techniques, build confidence, develop sportsmanship, and create lasting memories with fellow athletes. Each match is a chance to grow—not only as martial artists, but as individuals striving toward discipline and excellence.
We warmly welcome teams from across the state and beyond to join us in this celebration of Kenpo. Your participation will add to the energy, diversity, and spirit of competition that makes this event so meaningful.
Families, friends, and spectators are also invited to attend and cheer on the competitors. Your support helps create an encouraging atmosphere where students can perform at their best and feel the strength of community behind them. There is no spectator fee is required for this event.
Come be part of the action, whether you’re stepping onto the mat or supporting from the stands, this tournament is an opportunity to connect, compete, and celebrate the art of kenpo 5.0 karate together!
On-site parking will be available, but limited space is present so arrive early. Any outside food and/or drink (other than water) will not be allowed inside the tournament area. A snack bar will be available on site with all proceeds raised going toward fundraising efforts for our instructors to attend the Jeff Speakman World Martial Arts Event in Las Vegas. For further questions please contact Joseph Perez at 210-336-9179 or Ciara Wieland at 210-680-2467 or jeffspeakmanskenposanantonio@gmail.com.
**IMPORTANT INFO. FOR TRAVELING COMPETITORS/FAMILIES**
We have partnered with a local hotel "Holiday Inn SeaWorld" for this events boarding. Located at "10135 State Highway 151 San Antonio, TX 78251" this hotel is conveniently situated 10mins away from our studio, 15mins from the Alamo Ranch shopping center and 10mins away from SeaWorld San Antonio!! Our group has rooms on hold for the dates of (Feb. 6th 2026 through Feb. 8th 2026) with the ability for our discounted group rate to be applicable 3 day prior to arrival as well as 3 days post check out date. However we have a limited number of rooms reserved in our block, so to ensure you receive our group discount please use the following link to book your room(s). https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=SATOF&checkInDate=06&checkInMonthYear=012026&checkOutDate=08&checkOutMonthYear=012026&_PMID=99801505&GPC=JSK&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00
If you have any questions or concerns regarding room and board please contact Joseph Perez at 210-336-9179 or 210-680-2467.
AGENDA FOR TOURNAMENT DAY:
8:00am - Doors Open - Check-in / Weigh-in
8:30am - Judges and Scorekeepers Meeting
9:00am - Opening remarks, Group Picture
9:30am - Competition begins. Check-in / Weigh-in will remain open all day.
We will be grouping competitors by rank & age to have them compete in their respective events. We will be releasing a list of reporting times as registration comes to an end If weight differs by more than 5lbs from registration form, you are not guaranteed to fight in the tournament.
Divisions: Keeping with our organization's other tournaments, we will be offering 5 events
5.0 Forms: Competitors may perform an exact Kenpo 5.0 form
Open Forms: Competitors may use techniques, set, & 5.0 forms to compose a unique form of their choosing to preform
Self-Defense: Competitors will perform a demonstration of techniques put together and preform them only once (at street speed)
5.0 Fighting: Competitors are allowed to strike and take down and will be judged on legal strikes, take downs, and ground fighting skills (If weight differs by more than 5 lbs. from registration form, you are not guaranteed to fight in the tournament)
5.0 Grappling: Competitors are not permitted to strike and are judged on take downs and ground fighting skills (If weight differs by more than 5 lbs. from registration form, you are not guaranteed to fight in the tournament)
**COMPETITORS MUST COMPETE WITH THEIR HIGHEST RANKING BETWEEN KIDS/TEENS/ADULTS IN ALL EVENTS**
The exact divisions and check-in time will be provided as registration comes to an end. We are going to do our best to group students by rank and age to have them compete in their divisions. There may be limited instances where brackets will combine depending on the number of competitors.
Each of the events above will be divided by the following ranking brackets:
White / Yellow / Orange Belts - Beginners
Purple / Blue / Green Belts - Intermediate
Brown & Black Belts- Advanced
Each of the rankings above will be divided up by the following age brackets:
7 & Under 14 - 15 Years
8 - 9 Years 16 - 17 Years
10 - 11 Years 18 - 34 Years
12 - 13 Years 35 & Over
Medals will be awarded after each group completes in a event.
All brown and black belts will have the opportunity to compete for Grand Championship in Forms and Self Defense Divisions.
Important new updates from the 5.0 Fighter Rules and Regulations regarding Self Defense:
- Self-defense techniques will be performed only once at street speed.
- White through Purple belts will be allowed one attacker and will perform up to 3 techniques of their choosing, either running contiguously or individually. Blue belts and above will be allowed up to two attackers and will be allowed to perform up to 6 techniques of their choosing, either running contiguously or individually. Techniques may be modified.
- Additional points will be awarded for the complexity of the chosen techniques.
- Additional points will be awarded for logic and realism related to sequecing where applicable.
*Make sure you read the entire updated 5.0 Fighter Rules and Regulations so you can prepare properly!
