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Texas Karate Organization

Letter from wayne nguyeN

How the ratings work

FREE  TKO MEMBERSHIP

TKO NATIONAL TEAM

Taking Texas Sport Karate 
into the New Millennium
by Wayne Nguyen

    People get involved with martial arts for a variety of reasons – to learn self-discipline, self-defense, self-confidence, lose weight or just a desire to become karate champions!

    Today Texas competition has grown in popularity. Black belts, advanced belts, intermediates and beginners have more events to choose to compete in as compared to previous years where forms and sparring were their only choices. For example, one competitor could enter weapons (creative, traditional, musical and non-musical), forms (creative, traditional, musical and non-musical), continuous sparring, self-defense, choreographed self-defense, and grappling, just to name a few.

    Since types of events are no longer limited, why should martial artists be limited to competing in one organization? With the birth of Texas Karate Organization (TKO) existing organizations such as AOK, TNT, TACKA, SKI, NBL, NASKA, can sanction with TKO, using their own unique rules at each of their tournaments and still be related through a common tie. Being sanctioned by TKO, promoters can expect a steady growth in tournament registrations, which will create a higher level of competition among the competitors.

    TKO promises to endeavor to bring sport karate in Texas to a new level. The TKO publications will unite formerly separate leagues by making martial artists’ names familiar to each other and by forming friendships that span the state. You can expect to see TKO publications recognizing new and up-and-coming faces as well as reviewing current tournaments in each issue.

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Wayne Nguyen

HOW THE RATINGS WORK

• TKO rates both black belts and under belts.
  
• TKO members or non-members may compete and earn points at any karate tournament that is sanctioned by TKO.
  

• Members who place in the top eight places at a TKO rated event accumulate points. 

1st   = 12 points
2nd  = 10 points
3rd   =   8 points
4th - 8th = 6 points

• Points will be published twice a year, July 1 and November 10.
  
• If a player joins TKO late in the season, he/she may be credited with TKO points he/she has earned from the beginning of the season.
  
• It is the responsibility of the member to tally his/her points and send to TKO headquarters before July 1 and before November 10.
  
• TKO is not responsible for lost or delayed mail.
  
• TKO State Final will be using SKITA rules. Go to www.nblskil.com  for the 2004 SKITA Rules.

FREE TKO MEMBERSHIP !

No fee to join. It’s free to all competitors of all styles and schools

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

TKO Publication - Receive up to date information on TKO events and year to date Standings.  ( Points published 2 times a year )

TKO Mailing List - All TKO members will be place on our TKO mailing list for future tournaments fliers and brochures.

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If you are a competitor or instructor who wants to part of the nucleus that unites martial artists of all ages, ranks and style, if you feel that you can lead by example and be a positive role model for all people young and old, if you believe that through dedication and hard work that you can make a difference whether you win or lose, if you want to make new friends and be a part of Texas’ elite team, then join the TKO National Team!

The TKO National Team is not for profit and the sole purpose is to provide team support at local, state, national and world events. Because of the nature of the team, many opportunities can be gained by being a TKO team member.

BENEFITS OF BEING A TKO TEAM MEMBER:

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