Accomodations Located in Elko Nevada

 The Red Lion Inn and Casino has also offered 10 rooms at $45.00 a night.
They are listed under Cervando Lara.


They are located on the opposite end of town from the Oak Tree Inn and Adobe Middle School. They have a restaurant and STARBUCKS!! located inside.

The phone number is 738-2111.

Oak Tree Inn has agreed to give us rooms at $59.00 a night.
The phone number is 775-777-2222. Tell them you are coming for the Karate Tournament. If there is any problem please talk to Bonnie.

 Best Western Gold Country Motor Inn
2050 Idaho St.
775-738-8421

 Comfrot Inn Elko
2970 Idaho St
775-777-8762

 Econo Lodge and Suites
3320 East Idaho St.
775-777-8000

 Elko Days Inn
1500 Idaho St.
775-738-7245

 Elko Nv Travelodge
1785 Idaho St.
775-753-7747

 Hilton Garden InnElko
3650 East Idaho St.
775-777-1200

 Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Elko
3019 Idaho St.
775-777-0990

 Oak Tree Inn Elko
95 Spruce Road
775-777-2222

 Red Lion Inn And Casino Elko
2065 Idaho St.
775-738-2111

 Rodeway Inn Elko

736 Idaho St.
775-738-7152

 Super 8 Elko
1755 Idaho St.
775-738-8488

AKKO

 TOURNAMENT

  A. FIGHTING RULES

Rules for the AKKO International tournaments

1. Hand or elbow strikes to the neck, back and face areas are not permitted. No strikes or kicks to joints.
2. All kicks and strikes to the groin are not permitted.
3. All punches and elbow strikes to the body are allowed except to the back.
4. Kicks to the head, body, legs and sweeps to the legs are permitted.
5. Fighters may only grab with palm up the opponents shoulder or behind the neck to execute a knee stirke. Fighter cannot grab behind the neck with both hands.

  B. PENALTIES

1. Any fighter who deliberately and intentionally strikes his opponents face, neck, and groin or kicks straight on to the knee joint will be disqualified forthwith.
2. If a fighter accidentally strikes his opponent in the forbidden areas, he will receive a warning or a penalty discretion of the referee . If the strike is where competitor cannot continue, it will be a disqualification on the discretion of the referee and judges. If a verbal warning is given and the strikes continues then the next step is to award 1/2 penaty to opponent. A third time will be a disqualifcation.
3. If a fighter continually moves outside the fighting area to avoid attack, he will receive warning or a penalty discretion of the referee. If Fighter continues to evade fighting by leaving the ring after 1st warning a 1/2 penalty will be awarded to opponent. A third time will be a disqualifcation. If opponent is pushed or driven out of the ring there will be no warning or penalty.
4. A fighter who repeatedly grabs and holds his opponent with both hands will receive warning or a penalty discretion of the referee. 2nd accurance will be 1/2 point penalty, 3rd is a disqualifcation.
5. A warning, 1/2 point penalties and full point penalty are awared.  The referee can call any one of the 3 penalties (Example; if strike is illegal and causes opponent not to be able to continue he can  disqualified competitor or if referee thinks the 1st strike was deserving of a penalty instead of a warning or he may disqualfy fighter  as of decreation of referee and judges.)

  C. SCORING

1. A fighter can win either by a knockout a full point or a decision.
2. Winning by a knock out: If a fighter is downed and cannot rise after three seconds a knockout is declared.
3. Winning by points: Any legal technique that connects and instantly downs his opponents so that his hand or knee touches the mat or if he doubles over and is not protecting himself, will be scored as one-half point.  A one-half point will also be scored for a single leg-sweep or throwing technique only if it is immediately followed by a controlled punch. Meaning when they are on the ground you are not to make contact but throw non-contact punch. If contact is made penalty is awarded to grounded fighter.
4. A fight can be won if a fighter scores two, one-half points. If  a fighter is knocked down, he has a count of 3 to get to his feet and 2 more seconds to get to the line and be ready to continue. If not the fight is considered a knock out. fighter has a total of 5 seconds to get to the line and be ready to continue.
5. Winning by a decision: If no points are scored in a match, the fight will be awarded on the basis of relative spirit and technique excellence of the participants.
6. Non-Contact penalties may or may not change a decision.  For example in a case of an opponent already having a penalty for running out of the ring but has beaten their opponent during the whole match the judges will take into consideration what the penalty was for and how it affected the match.

  D. JUDGES  
1.    All Referees and Judges are under the authority of the Tournament Chief Judge.
2.    If issues arise it is to be discussed with Chief Judge and not referees or other judges.
3.    The Chief Judge has the right to expel any referee or judge for failure to act in the spirit of the tournament.

  E. THE RING REFEREES & JUDGES  
1.    The Referee: Except when over turned by Chief Judge, all decisions are final in all matters including awarding of points, penalties, etc. The referee has one vote to determining winner, awarding points and determining disqualifications. The referee may give verbal warning.
2.    Corner Judge: Has one vote to determining winner, awarding points and determining disqualifications. Corner judges will communicate with flags and whistle to the referee.
3.    Coaches cannot talk to referees or judges. Any conduct out of line as a coach and the coach will be ejected from the ring area.

  F. TIME KEEPERS 
1.    Has the responsible for tracking and recording of scores for each match.

  G. COACHES 
1.    One coach per person in a corner. The coach may stop the match by throwing in the towel. No one may enter the ring except for judges, referees, medical staff & competitors. Coaches are not to talk to referee or judges.

  H. KNOCKDOWN ADULTS 
1.    Preliminary matches will consist of two, 2 minute rounds with a one minute rest period. If considered a draw there will be a one, 2 minute round to a decision. There cannot be a draw at the end of overtime.
2.    Final matches will consist of two, 3 minute rounds with a one minute rest period. If considered a draw there will be a one, 2 minute round to a decision. There cannot be a draw at the end of overtime.3.    Equipment Knockdown is groin protector and mouth piece. 
Division:
           Men’s:Light-weight under 155
            Middle-weight 156 to 180           Senior’s:   35 years and older no weight division
            Heavy-weight 181 plus                             Women’s: No weight limit

  I. SEMI KNOCKDOWN ADULTS
1.    Preliminary matches will consist of two, 2 minute rounds with a one minute rest period. If considered a draw there will be a one, 2 minute round to a decision. There cannot be a draw at the end of overtime.
2.    Final matches will consist of two, 3 minute rounds with a one minute rest period. If considered a draw there will be a one, 2 minute round to a decision. There cannot be a draw at the end of overtime.
3.    Equipment for Semi Knockdown is groin protector, mouth piece, cloth shin–instep pads, foam head gear and gloves. (head gear & gloves will be provided at the tournament).  
Division: 
                        Men’s:Light-weight under 155
            Middle-weight 156 to 180
            Heavy-weight           181 plus                              Women’s: No weight limit                        Senior’s:   35 years and older no weight division

  J. SEMI KNOCKDOWN YOUTH
1.    Preliminary matches will consist of two, 2 minute rounds with a one minute rest period. If considered a draw there will be a one, 2 minute round to a decision. There cannot be a draw at the end of overtime.
2.    Final matches will consist of two, 3 minute rounds with a one minute rest period. If considered a draw there will be a one, 2 minute round to a decision. There cannot be a draw at the end of overtime.
3.    Equipment for Knockdown is groin protector, mouth piece, shin–instep pads, foam head gear with mask, chest protector and gloves.

  K. YOUTH KUMITE
Division: Beginner under 2 years,   Intermediate under 4 years, Advanced over 4 years or Black belt.
            Age Groups
            6-7
            8-10
            11-13
            14-17

  L. KATA & KOBUDO
Division: Beginner under 2 years,   Intermediate under 4 years, Advanced over 4 years or Black belt.
            Age Groups
            6-7
            8-10
            11-13