Sparring - All State Championships divisions and weight categories must be the same age, belt and weight as the USAT National Qualifiers, Junior Olympics, and U.S. National Championships. Athletes must compete in the age category according to the age he/she will be as of December 31, 2012.

Color Belts: 6+ year olds – All participants will qualify for the 2012 Junior Olympics and/or National Championships if they participate in a sanctioned 2012 State Championship.

Black Belts: 6-9 and 33+ year olds -- All participants will qualify for the 2012 Junior Olympics and/or National Championships if they compete in a sanctioned 2012 State Championship.

10-32 year olds – The top four finalists will qualify for World Class sparring divisions.

* LAJUST SCORING & RING MASTER SYSTEMS WILL BE USED IN ALL RINGS.

ONLY Black Belt Competitors ages 12 & up will be required to have their own lajust socks for this competition. These socks are available online at www.lajustsport s.com. They will also be available onsite at registration and prior to competition. All other competitors are required to have these socks.