Spirit of the Dragon - Open Martial Arts Tournament

Saturday, June 12, 2027 Sioux Falls , SD, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Entry

$25

Prizes

Team

Description

Indoor Concession Stand

Pricing:

Early Registration Pricing - $20 per competitor and $5 per event

January 1st, 2027 - March 31st

Normal Registration Pricing - $25 per competitor and $5 per event

April 1st - May 31st

Late Registration Pricing - $40 per competitor and $5 per event

June 1st - June 10th @ 12pm (noon)

Breaking Boards must be purchased on site at the venue - $5 per board

Spectators - $5 per person or $20 per family each day

Available at the door

Order of Events:

8:00am - Doors Open

8:30am - Coaches Meeting

8:45am - Referee Meeting

9:00am - Opening Ceremony

9:30am - (5-7) year olds

10:00am - (8-10) year olds

10:30am - (11-13) year olds

11:00am - (14-17) year olds

12:30pm - Team Forms / Demo Teams / Self-Defense Applications

1:30pm - Youth Weapon / Forms Grand Champion Showdown

2:00pm - Youth Padded Weapon Sparring

2:00pm - Adult Divisions

4:00pm - Adult Weapon / Forms Grand Champions Showdown

4:30pm - Grand Champion Awards - Top Athletes - Top Dojang

5:00pm - Scheduled Event End

Ring / Mat Assignments

Mats 1 & 2 - Gi Grappling / No Gi Grappling / Sport Jijitsu

Red Ring - Point Fighting

Black Ring - Traditional Forms / Weapon Forms

Blue Ring - Precision (Continuous) Sparring

Board Breaking Station

Event Details

Registration

Early: Jan 1–Mar 31 — $20 per competitor + $5 per event. Normal: Apr 1–May 31 — $25 per competitor + $5 per event. Late: Jun 1–Jun 10 @ 12pm (noon) — $40 per competitor + $5 per event.

Schedule

8:00am doors open; 8:30am coaches meeting; 8:45am referee meeting; 9:00am opening ceremony; 9:30am (5–7) yrs first matches; 10:00am (8–10); 10:30am (11–13); 11:00am (14–17); 12:30pm team forms/demo/self-defense; 1:30pm youth forms grand champion; 2:00pm youth padded weapon sparring and adult divisions; 4:00pm adult weapon/forms grand champion; 4:30pm grand champion awards; 5:00pm scheduled end.

Prize Details

Grand Champion awards: Top Athletes and a Top Dojang (team/academy) award.

Spectator Fee

$5 per person or $20 per family each day (available at the door).

Divisions

Tournament Registration$25
All athletes / ranks ages 5 through adult

Organizer

Dragon Spirit Martial Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

When do registration periods and prices apply?

Early registration is $20 per competitor and $5 per event from January 1st, 2027 - March 31st. Normal registration is $25 per competitor and $5 per event from April 1st - May 31st. Late registration is $40 per competitor and $5 per event from June 1st - June 10th @ 12pm (noon).

How much are spectator tickets?

Spectators are $5 per person or $20 per family each day. Tickets are available at the door.

When do doors open and when does the event start?

Doors open at 8:00am. The opening ceremony is at 9:00am, with age-group events beginning at 9:30am.

What is the order of events?

Doors open at 8:00am, coaches meeting is at 8:30am, referee meeting is at 8:45am, and opening ceremony is at 9:00am. Age groups run from 9:30am to 11:00am, team forms/demo teams/self-defense applications are at 12:30pm, youth weapon/forms grand champion showdown is at 1:30pm, youth padded weapon sparring and adult divisions are at 2:00pm, adult weapon/forms grand champions showdown is at 4:00pm, grand champion awards are at 4:30pm, and scheduled event end is 5:00pm.

What time are the youth age divisions scheduled?

Ages 5-7 are scheduled at 9:30am, ages 8-10 at 10:00am, ages 11-13 at 10:30am, and ages 14-17 at 11:00am.

When are adult divisions scheduled?

Adult divisions are scheduled for 2:00pm. Adult Weapon / Forms Grand Champions Showdown is scheduled for 4:00pm.

Where will different events take place?

Mats 1 & 2 are for Gi Grappling, No Gi Grappling, and Sport Jijitsu. The Red Ring is for Point Fighting, the Black Ring is for Traditional Forms and Weapon Forms, and the Blue Ring is for Precision (Continuous) Sparring. There is also a Board Breaking Station.

How much do breaking boards cost?

Breaking boards must be purchased on site at the venue for $5 per board.