Scotland's top international event, the Clan Challenge
International, was held in the Bell's Sports Centre, Perth on
November 9th.
 This annual event, welcomed the return of John Townsley,
8th Dan Black Belt in Hanshi Karate / Jui Jitsu.
As head coach, brought Team USA Karate. Team USA
participate in and has won the worlds most prestigious
competitions, including seven World kickboxing championships, the
World Pankration Championships, numerous international point
Karate championships and an amazing 14 Gold Medals in the
Goodwill Games of St. Petersburg, Russia. Team USA is America's
foremost Martial Arts organization.
 We also
welcomed teams from the London Predators, GBMAA Team Macho from
England and many others from throughout the UK. Also, competing
was the large Scotland Team; recently returned from the World
Championships.
This year's tournament was again an "open to all"
styles competition: categories included semi-contact points and
light continuous contact kumite, Kata (soft and hard forms) and
traditional weapons. This is the first Clan Challenge to include
musical forms and weapons.
 There were also Pankration categories
that were an international demonstration event with medals for
all participants. The Clan Challenge in
1999 was the first UK tournament to feature this martial
art.
The standard of competition was extremely high, which in
itself is a tribute to the skill and athletic ability of the
competitors. The Clan Challenge International Team event proved
to be very exciting; being held in a highly charged and noisy
atmosphere with some exceptional fights. The Team Challenge was
won by Team Macho England, the new Clan Challenge 2002 Champions,
silver was taken by Scotland and bronze by USA.
Again, well done to all competitors!
| Girls, Semi Contact Points, Light Continuous | -1.20, -1.30, -1.40, -1.50, +1.50m | Boys, Semi Contact Points, Light Continuous | -1.20, -1.30, -1.40, -1.50, -1.60m, +1.60m | Ladies, Semi Contact Points, Light Continuous | -55, -60, -65, -70, +70kg, -70kg age 35+, +70kg age 35+ | Mens, Semi Contact Points, Light Continuous | -65, -71, -76, -81, +81kg, -81kg age 35+, +81kg age 35+ | Kids Team, Semi Contact Points | -1.30, -1.50, +1.50m | Ladies Team Semi Contact Points | | Mens Team Semi Contact Points | | Team Challenge | | Ladies Pankration | demonstration | Mens Pankration | demonstration |
| Children | soft, hard | Ladies | soft, hard | Mens | soft, hard | Traditional weapons | | Musical open hand | | Musical weapons | |
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postcode PH1 5HS |  The entry forms can be downloaded from this website. The document pack includes entry forms for individual and team categories, agreement, tournament rules and a Perth accommodation list.
Please note that these forms have been updated as of 6/11/2002.  The document is in Adobe Acrobat format. If your browser does not support this, you can download it here (click on the above acrobat image).
| SEMI CONTACT POINTS FIGHTING RULES |
 All bouts will be of 1 min 30 sec duration, the fighter with the most points after the completion of this time will be declared the winner.
If after normal time both fighters scores are even, there will be a 30 second extension. If the fight is still tied after extended time, the bout will be decided on a sudden death decision. Any fighter gaining a ten point spread will be awarded the fight forthwith. Points will be scored NOT on a majority of hands but on a majority decision, i.e. at least 2 referees must give exactly the same decision for it to be scored. SCORING SYSTEM - HEAD KICK 2 POINTS JUMPING KICK TO HEAD 3POINTS
- BODY KICK 1 POINT JUMPING KICK TO BODY 2 POINTS
- ALL LEGAL HAND TECHNIQUES 1 POINT
- SWEEPS 1 POINT - For a foot sweep to be valid neither hands must touch the floor on execution
DIVING All fighters must remain on their feet after any scoring technique for the technique to be valid. ILLEGAL AREAS JOINTS , THROAT, GROIN, BACK, NECK, BELOW THE WAIST LINE APART FROM FOOT SWEEPS. Fighters will receive only one warning for attacks to illegal areas, a point will be deducted for every subsequent violation. FIGHTING AREA If a fighter steps out of the area twice he will be warned, a point will then be awarded to the other opponent for each and every subsequent violation FIGHTING AFTER STOP If a fighter continues fighting after the referees has called stop, they will be warned the first time. Every subsequent violation will result in a point being awarded to the opponent. Please Note:
All competitors must be fully equipped, ready and waiting at their appropriate area to commence their fight. Central referees will call out names three times only, after which if a named fighter dose not appear he/she will be disqualified. | LIGHT CONTINUOUS CONTACT FIGHTING RULES |
 Light continuous contact sparring will be subject to the above semi contact rules and scoring system with the following exceptions only
- The 10 / 8 system will be used
- 10oz Gloves must be used by all competitors
- No belt or sashes to be worn
- No throws or take downs will be allowed other than boot to boot sweeps.
- In making a decision the judges will award the same importance to Head kick as in the semi-contact rules.
- Only your official club vest/uniform will be allowed to be worn, regardless of named brand.
WARNINGS Fighters can receive two warnings for the following infringements each subsequent violation will result in a minus point. a) Heavy contact
b) Stepping out of the area c) Falling down on the floor d) Attacks to illegal areas.
e) Dangerous techniques or Excessive contact
A referee in consultation with the ringside judges has the power to award a fight to any competitor showing overwhelming skill at any stage during a bout . PROTEST TO REFEREE See objections A referee has the power to minus up to 3 points, or disqualify a fighter in consultation with the ringside judges without first issuing a warning if he/she thinks an infringement is so serious as to warrant such action, e.g. Dissent, Dangerous techniques, Bad language etc. The drawing of blood can also result in up to 3 minus points at the discretion of the referee in consultation with the ringside judges. If the referee deems blood was drawn due to deliberate and /or excessive contact this can result in an immediate disqualification,. Please Note:
All competitors must be fully equipped, ready and waiting at their appropriate area to commence their fight. Central referees will call out names three times only, after which if a named fighter dose not appear he/she will be disqualified. | - HEAD GUARD
- MOUTH GUARD
- BREAST GUARD (Ladies only)
- CLOSED HAND OR Dipped Foam (Macho Type)
- GROIN GUARD (Men only)
- SHIN GUARDS
- BOOTS (Feet must be fully covered, no shin & Instep)
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| | 6/11/2002 | There is a change to the Boys fighting categories. Categories 10 and 34 (was Boys +1.50m) has been changed to Boys -1.60m. New categories have been added for Boys +1.60m; 66 = semi contact points, 67 = light contact continuous. Please note that at registration, these additional categories will be on a separate registration sheet. An updated Invitation Pack is available with the additional sheet. | 25/10/2002 | There are new categories for Pankration. This will be an international demonstration event with medals for all participants. Please note that Pankration rules are available on this website on the Pankration page. | 25/10/2002 | An update to the entry form - Pankration categories have been added. | 25/10/2002 | News that the Tournament will be opened by the Lord Provost of Perth at 10am. He will also welcome and thank the head of the associations. |
|  The Clan Challenge 2001 was held on Sunday 9th September, in the Bell's Sports Centre, Perth. Many thanks to everyone for their outstanding support, with special mention to all of the Temple clubs and the many members of the Moray Black Belt Academy who competed so well. In 2001 there were cash prizes for the black belt challenge and the team event, £50 for black belt section and £100 for the team event. Click on the following buttons to view the photo galleries.
 The Clan Challenge in 2000 included a WKO international team challenge between Scotland and Ireland. It was a 2 day event held at the Letham Sports Centre, Perth, and featured adults and kids kata, points semi-contact and light continuous sparring. Click on the following button to view the photo gallery.
 The Clan Challenge in 1999 included a Pankration Seminar given by our guests, Team USA Pankration Athlima. It was a 2 day event held at the Bell's Sports Centre, Perth, and featured adults and kids kata, points semi-contact and light continuous sparring. Click on the following button to view the photo gallery.
| Hotels, Guest Houses and Self Catering Accommodation There are many hundreds of hotels and B&Bs in and around Perth. As an aid to finding accommodation, links are included to other websites that give details of what is available. Many of these web pages give the room tariff and may also have online booking facilities. Smooth Hound's Hotel and Guest House Directory
AA Hotel Guide
Scottish Tourist Board
Databrowse Hotel Guide
Scotland Internet
4hotels.co.uk
scottish-info.com
Visit Scotland name | address | telephone | fax | rooms | The White Horse Inn Hotel | 5 North William Street, Perth, PH1 5PT | +44 (0)1738 628479 | +44 (0)1738 629212 | 17 | Ramada Jarvis Perth Hotel | West Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5QP | | | 76 | Strathcona Guest House | 45 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5RP | +44 (0)1738 626185 | +44 (0)1738 628773 | | Sunbank House Hotel | 50 Dundee Road, Perth, PH2 7BA | +44 (0)1738 624882 | +44 (0)1738 442515 | 9 | Rhodes Villa | 75 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5RP | +44 (0)1738 628466 | +44 (0)1738 633247 | | Clark Kimberley | 57-59 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5RP | +44 (0)1738 637406 | +44 (0)1738 643983 | 8 | The Royal George Hotel | Tay Street, Perth, PH1 5LD | +44 (0)1738 624455 | +44 (0)1738 630345 | 40 | Rosebank Guest House | 53 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5RP | +44 (0)1738 621737 | +44 (0)1738 621737 | | Albert Villa Guest House | 63 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5RP | +44 (0)1738 622730 | +44 (0)1738 451182 | 10 | The Gables Guest House | 24 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5RW | +44 (0)1738 624717 | +44 (0)1738 445708 | 7 | Isle of Skye Hotel | Queens Bridge,18 Dundee Road, Perth, PH2 7AB | +44 (0)1738 624471 | +44 (0)1738 493902 | 47 | Quality Station Hotel | Leonard Street, Perth, PH2 8HE | +44 (0)1738 624141 | | 70 | Best Western Lovat Hotel | Glasgow Road, Perth, PH2 0LT | +44 (0)1738 636555 | +44 (0)1738 643123 | | Best Western Queens Hotel & Leisure Club | 105 Leonard Street, Perth, PH2 8HB | +44 (0)1738 442222 | +44 (0)1738 638496 | | Waverley Hotel | 27-29 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP | +44 (0)1738 630703 | +44 (0)1738 639259 | | Huntingtower Hotel | Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 3JT | +44 (0)1738 583771 | +44 (0)1738 583777 | 34 | Salutation Hotel | 34 South Street, Perth, PH2 8PH | +44 (0)1738 630066 | +44 (0)1738 633598 | | Parklands Hotel | 2 St. Leonards Bank, Perth, PH2 8EB | +44 (0)1738 622451 | +44 (0)1738 622046 | |
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Scottish Tourist Board
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If you do require a visa - based upon the information provided, prior entry clearance will be required in this case. The following forms should be completed to form the application: IM2A | - to be completed by all applicants; | IM2E | - if the applicant has been refused entry clearance or leave to enter the UK before; | IM2F |
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