KARATE &

CYCLING BMX
PRESENTATION BY:
GROUP 5
KARATE
 Karate was imported into Japan in the 1920s. Several schools and systems
developed, each favouring somewhat differenttechniques and training
methods.
 The word karate is a combination of two kanji (Chinese characters): kara,
meaning empty, and te, meaning hand; thus, karate means "empty hand.“
 Karate can be a very effective form of personal defense, if it's taught and
trained properly.
 Karate was not designed for sport fighting, it was designed for self-defense
and personal protection.
KARATE EQUIPMENT

 UNIFORM
This uniform will include
both pants and jacket. This is
probably the most recognizable
piece of karate equipment.
Most karate uniforms are
lightweight and loose fitting to
maximize your range of
motion.
 BELT
Karate students wear
colored belts to signify their
level of experience in the
discipline. Belt order
typically goes white, yellow,
orange, green, blue, purple,
brown, red, and then black.
 GROIN PROTECTOR
Are an essential part of
martial arts gear for males.
Even if you’re not
participating in full-contact
sparring, it’s a valuable piece
of equipment. It doesn’t take
much force for to make an
accidental kick quite painful.
MOUTH
 GUARDS
You know that a mouth guard
covers your teeth, but it has a
more important role too. A
correctly fitted mouth guard
can also help your jaw, and
may even reduce the risk of
concussion. Most mouth
guards are designed to fit any
mouth, and come in adult and
youth sizes.
HAND AND FOOT GUARDS
 HAND GUARDS
Hand guards, also called
gloves, come in many different
shapes and sizes. Karate gloves
are different than MMA or boxing
gloves.

 FOOT GUARDS
You can reduce your risk of
painful bruising or broken bones
with the right foot guards.
 CHEST
PROTECTORS
A chest protector reduces
the chance of injury to the
ribs and stomach during
karate sparring. This
equipment is specially
designed with lightweight
material to allow for a large
range of motion.
 SCORING
Scoring in Karate competitions is relatively simple. Scoring is limited to
the following areas of the opponent's body:
• Head
• Face
• Neck
• Chest
• Abdomen
• Side
• Back
A score is awarded when one fighter performs a technique
that conforms to the following criteria and the blow lands on
a relevant scoring area of their opponent’s body:

• Good form
• Vigorous application
• Good timing
• Accurate distance
• Awareness
• Sporting attitude
 Fighters can score one, two or three points for
attacking techniques:
Waza-ari (two points) is Yuko (one point) is
Ippon (three points) is
awarded for: awarded for:
awarded for:
• A jodan kick (kick • Chudan (mid • Chudan or Jodan
to upper level) Tsuki (mid or upper
level) kicks level punch)
• Any scoring
technique • Jodan or Chudan
performed on a Uchi (mid or upper
fallen or thrown level punch).
opponent
PLAYER/S
 Competitors are placed into categories according to their
weight and maybe their age in the case of junior competitions.
All competitors in Karate kumite competitions are required to
wear a traditional Karate suit known as a gi and this should be
plain and without stripes or embroidery. Instead of wearing
the belt colour that signifies their rank, one contestant wears a
red belt and the other a blue belt to help distinguish them. 
Rules of Karate
 Karate Kumite matches take place on a matted square of 8m x 8m with an
additional 1m on all sides that is called the safety area.
 Once the referee and judges have taken their places, competitors should
exchange bows.
 The fight starts when the referee shouts “SHOBU HAJIME!”
 Both fighters should attempt scoring techniques (punches, kicks and throws)
on their opponent. These are classified as Yuko, Waza-ari and Ippon and are
one, two and three points respectively.
 If the referee deems a scoring technique may have been used, the referee
shouts YAME and the contestants, judges and referee all resume their original
positions.
 The judges will then indicate their opinion by means of a signal and if a score is
to be awarded, the referee identifies the contents and the area that they attacked
and then awards them the relevant socire (Yuko, Waza-ari or Ippon) and then
restarts the bout by shouting “TSUZUKETE HAJIME!”
 If one competitor establishes a clear lead of eight points during a match, then the
referee calls a halt to the bout and declares them the winner.
 If no competitor establishes a clear lead of eight points during the fight, then the
fighter who has the most points is declared the winner.
 In the event of the points being level, the referee and the judges will decide who
is the winner of the bout.
 Fights can end earlier if one competitor is knocked down and is not in a position
to carry on or if one fighter is disqualified.
CYCLING BMX
 BMX started in the late 1960s in California, around the time that
motocross became a popular sport in the USA. In its simplest form,
it is very similar to the motorcycle style of racing, just without the
motor.
 In 1981, the International BMX Federation was founded then was
officially recognized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) in
1993. The sport made its Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Games,
providing a platform for BMX racing to expose itself to a wider
audience
 Bicycle Motocross (BMX) is a sport for the whole family. Athletes
between the ages of five and 65 regularly compete on the national
circuit through USABMX.
 Races are organized according to age groups and skill levels so
everyone gets the opportunity to compete on a fair and competitive
basis.
CYCLING BMX EQUIPMENT

BMX BIKES
 BMX bikes are off-road sports
bicycles that are mostly used for
racing and stunt riding purpose.
Except motocross tracks, these
bikes are used in skate parks,
dirt tracks, vert ramps, streets,
and flat lands.
Helmets
 In order to avoid serious
head injuries, helmets are
used in BMX. In case of
BMX racing, full-face
helmets are used for
avoiding injuries during
collision with other racers.
BODY ARMOURS
 These armours can be
kneepads for the player’s
knee injuries and pain.
Similarly shin pads and
wrist and elbow pads for
arms are also used.
HELMETS
 As during the race,
player’s hands get too
sweaty, gloves are used
for better grip and
protection.
SHOES
 Specially designed shoes
for BMX racing are made
for racers which cover
their entire feet. The shoes
have grooves on their
soles to fit properly on the
pedals.
PANTS
 Lightweight Motocross
racing pants that are made
of nylon or sail clothes are
used in BMX. These pants
cannot be torn easily.
SCORING/POINTING
 District Points
Each state or province is divided into districts based
on location and membership population. Riders earn
points from January 1-December 15 at any race and
those points go back to their district, (i.e. “AZ01”), in
their respective category (Amateur, Cruiser, Girls and
Girls Cruiser). At the end of the year, the rider’s bike
number changes based on their ranking in the points.
 N.A.G. Points
N.A.G. or National Age Group is essentially the same as the
National Points listing, but broken down by age groups. For 2020: We
count a maximum of a riders best eight (8) national scores, plus the
Grand Nationals to determine a rider's overall ranking. A rider
must have a minimum of four (4) national scores to earn a NAG
plate. 10 Bonus Points are credited for each single point race run
by October 1 - 80 points max (or 8 single point races). Riders
earning #1-#20 in Amateur or #1-10 in Girls, Cruiser or Girls Cruiser
can proudly run the gray plate with white numbers. In addition, the Top
Ten riders receive custom N.A.G. jackets.
 State/Provincial Points
The State or Provincial Championship Series consists of
multi-point races that award "state or provincial" points in
addition to district points. Depending on the number of
tracks, riders count their best 1, 2, 3 or 4 scores, plus up to 4
bonus points for racing single point races (1 point for
every 2 single point races) on or before July 15th. The #1
rider earns a Champion Backpack, while the other top riders
earn custom number plates.
 National Points
National points show you the rider in each category that has beaten
the most competition throughout the year to sit atop the point
standings. For 2020: We count the maximum of a riders best eight
(8) national scores, plus the Grand Nationals to determine a rider's
overall ranking. 10 Bonus Points are credited for each single point
race run by October 1 - 80 points max (or 8 single point
races). Riders earning #1-#99 can proudly run the black plate with
white numbers.
PLAYER/S
 Athletes between the ages of five and 65
 whole families can get involved in, whether it be as
a racer, spectator, pit crew or track volunteer.
Races are organized according to age groups and
skill levels so everyone gets the opportunity to
compete on a fair and competitive basis.