Competition Team

The Master’s Martial Arts Academy Competition Team is a collection of committed athletes of all skill levels who want to push themselves toward excellence in the sport.  Sensei Steve Napier has coached competitors since 1986.  He has helped over 350 members of his team to achieve US National Championships status and 15 members to achieve World Championship status.  His extensive experience both as a world class competitor himself and as a coach provides a unique opportunity for success in competitive kata, kobuto, and kumite.

What is the commitment?

• Attend weekly Friday practices and any additional special practices scheduled.

• Daily practice skills at and above your current belt level daily to perfect them for competition.  This includes kata, kobuto, and kumite.

• Purchase necessary competition approved uniforms/weapons/equipment to compete in the desired categories.

• Participate in competitions attended by the team – both local and those that require travel in the USA.  There is an entry fee for each competition.  Individual travel costs are the competitor’s responsibility.

• Participate in all team fundraising activities.

• Share the cost of participation and travel expenses for the team coaches.

What are the costs?

The cost of instruction for the competition team is $50 each month.  This breaks down to $12.50 per lesson.  This tuition is due in full at the first practice of the month.  We will no longer be paying “per lesson”.  In the event there are less than 4 practices offered in the month, we will reduce the fees accordingly.  Your attendance is assumed the same as it is for regular classes with not refund for missed clasees.  Competition class fees are  payable through cash or check only.  Checks should be written payable to Steve Napier (not The Master’s Martial Arts Academy or TMMAA).

The fees are used to cover the operating expenses of opening the dojo on days it is otherwise closed, and is collected to pay for team coaching and travel expenses.  Our coaches volunteer their time to train the competitors, and attend the competitions.  There are also often fees associated with being permitted to coach on the competition floor, and travel expenses such as gas and hotels. 

USANKF Membership is required for various tournaments held under this organization.  Each athlete will need to purchase a membership in order to be permitted to register and compete at these events.  An individual athlete annual membership is $60 per year  USANKF Membership Info

In the future, our non-profit booster organization, Karateka Funding Corporation, will cover some or all of the cost of instruction fees, Membership costs, and travel expenses.

Other Costs Include:

• Athletic wear to be worn under uniform (optional) must be SOLID WHITE. (cost varies)

• NO cuffs/rolling up of pants or sleeves can be visible while competing.  Uniforms can be tailored locally for small fees.

• Sparring Gear (if competing in kumite)  Pricing for Helmet, face shield, mouth guard, gloves, shin/instep guards, forearm guards is available at http://narrowgatesales.square.site   Athletic Supporter (boys only) are purchased from the store of your choosing.

• Weapon (bo staff) available at http://narrowgatesales.square.site 

• Each competition also requires a registration fee.  This ranges from $40 - $80 and up. Families are responsible for registering their competitors and paying this fee.

• Spectator tickets at each competition are typically $10 or less per person.  These are often available for purchase with your registration, but will always be accepted at the door.  Some events are cash only.

• Competition grade uniform (highly recommended but optional) 

• 12 oz. Canvas uniform available at http://narrowgatesales.square.site

• MUGEN Orange Label 10 oz. Canvas uniform available at https://www.kiintl.com/  Please do not add embroidery.  Uniforms must be plain white with no decoration.

To purchase Equipment, visit Narrow Gate Sales 

*Please check with Sensei Steve for sizing before ordering.  Unfortunately items cannot be returned or exchanged.

Fundraising Requirements:

The entire dojo will participate in fundraising efforts to support our Competition Team and also to bring in highly skilled individuals for annual seminars.  Funds will be shared used in the following manner:

Split between Competition Team AND Annual Seminars.  Percentages of this split have not been determined at this time.

Annual Seminars:  Funds will be used towards payment of instructors and securing facilities.

Competition Team: 

Funds will only be applied to active team members.  Must attend ¾ training sessions each month on average to be considered an active team member.  Funds will be used in the following priority order:

1. tuition costs of active team members.  

2. competitor organization memberships for active team members.

3. competitor registration fees for active team members

4. coaches organization memberships

5. coaches registration fees 

6. competitor travel expenses (hotels, airfare)

7. coaches travel expenses (hotels, airfare)

Funds will not be used for any family members traveling or attending the competition events.  

Funds will not cover any food or gas expenses.

Experience Categories  

When registering for competitions, please select the correct category.  You should not change categories mid-season.

When & Where do we compete?

There may be competitions added & removed from this list as the season progresses.

You may wish to create an account for your competitor with the following software so that registration for tournaments is less stressful for your family!

• www.Tournamentinabox.com

• www.Uventex.com

• www.Smoothcomp.com