Mount Dora Challenge

2008 Mount Dora Taekwondo Challenge and comBATON Scrimmage planned for February 9, 2008

An AAU sanctioned AAU Taekwondo Tournament is planned for February 9, 2008 at Mount Dora Middle School. Afterwards, a comBATON demonstration will be conducted. Competing martial artists are invited to stay and participate as walk-on players.


The 2008 Mount Dora Challenge, an AAU sanctioned taekwondo tournament, is planned for February 9, 2008 at Mount Dora Middle School. Immediately after the tournament, a comBATON demonstration and scrimmage will take place. Competitors are invited to stay and participate as walk-on players.

ComBATON is the newest twist in Martial Arts. Combining elements of American Football and Taekwondo, comBATON develops cardiovascular endurance and improved kicking skills. Last year's walk-on team, Yesha Taekwondo, recently joined the comBATON martial arts family and is now forming teams in the Jacksonville, Florida area.

ComBATON was mentioned in the news section of the March 2008 issue of Black Belt Magazine and was demonstrated at the Disney Martial Arts Festival in Orlando two years in a row.

Some of the local competitors planning to compete in the tournament have been playing comBATON since its inception as a martial arts team sport. Tournament Director David Turnbull's comBATON team won the comBATON for the Adult Men's Division at the last Tournament of Games in Hollywood, Fl.


Location:
Mount Dora Middle School
1405 Lincoln Ave.
Mount Dora , FL 32757
(352) 383-6101

Setup:
Four Matted Rings
Electronic scoring

ATHLETE ARRIVAL:
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Competition begins at 10:00 a.m.

COMPETITION DATE:
February 9, 2008

COMPETITION TIME:
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday
Officials Meeting - 9:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies – 9:55 a.m.
Competition Begins immediately after Opening Ceremonies.

COACHES and COMPETITORS:
All coaches must have 2008 AAU Certification.
A coach's clinic will be offered the night before in Lake Mary, Fl.
All competitors must be 2008 AAU Members
http://www.floridataekwondofederation.com

DIVISIONS:
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Black Belt Divisions
One or Two Events…………………………..$49.00
Black Belt Team Forms Team Fee…………..$15.00 per Team
Spectators
Adult (18+)…………………………$ 5.00
Children (5-17 yrs)…………………$ 3.00
Children 4 & Under………………....FREE


Competition: Team Forms* Forms (bracketed) *Point sparring * Olympic Sparring
We will be using bracket style competition for forms competition

PAYMENT INFO:
Money Order, Cashiers check, Cash, - Only. NO Checks Payable to: DAVID TURNBULL

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR:
David Turnbull
http://www.floridataekwondofederation.com
30132 Magnolia Ave.
Sorrento, Fl 32776
(352)-255-7707
ohjang@aol.com

For information on comBATON:
Steve Blanton
http://combaton.com
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About comBATON: ComBATON is the latest twist is martial arts. It is gaining popularity in Florida as new teams sign up and experience the thrill of martial arts competition combined with the camaraderie only team sports can provide. ComBATON offers seminars for schools interested in adding comBATON to their curriculum.