The Diamond Legend

2007DiamondRingThe diamond is a symbol of excellence and longevity. Such a symbol exemplifies the Diamond Nationals’ champions. They have achieved an excellence in their art that will remain a part of karate history for all to emulate and admire.

Although Diamond Nationals champions may change from year to year, their accomplishment in the sport, like the diamond they wear, will live forever.

A diamond ring is awarded to each of the following:
- MEN’S OVERALL FIGHTING GRAND CHAMPION
- WOMEN’S OVERALL FIGHTING GRAND CHAMPION
- WEAPONS GRAND CHAMPION (18 yrs & up; M&W)
- MEN’S FORM GRAND CHAMPION (18 yrs & up)
- WOMEN’S FORM GRAND CHAMPION (18 yrs & up)


Tournament Awards

 1st thru 8th place in all divisions
(over 3,500 total awards)

1st & 2 Runner-Ups for Synchronized Team Form

1st & 2nd places for Demonstration Team Form

1st & 2nd places for Team Sparring

Five Diamond Gold Rings for Adult
Overall Grand Champions (valued at $1000)
 


Prize Money

 $5,200 Diamond First Place ($100 Each):
52 Adult Black Belt Divisions

$1,200 Diamond Divisional Grand Champions ($200 Each)
18-29 Men’s Light Weight Fighting Grand
18-29 Men’s Middle Weight Fighting Grand
18-29 Men’s Heavy Weight Fighting Grand
30-39 Men’s Light Weight Fighting Grand
30-39 Men’s Heavy Weight Fighting Grand
40 and Older Men’s Fighting Grand

$5,000 Diamond Overall Grand Champions ($1,000 Each)
Women’s Fighting Grand Champion, 18 yrs & Up
Men’s Fight Grand Champion, 18 yrs & Up
Women’s Form Grand Champion, 18 yrs & Up
Men’s Form Grand Champion, 18 yrs & Up
Men and Women Weapons’ Grand Champion, 18 yrs & Up
$300 Men’s and Women’s 30 yrs & Older
Form Grand Championship
$300 Men’s and Women’s 30 yrs & Older
Weapons Grand Championship

$1,000 Synchronized Team Form Championship
$500 Demonstration Team Form Championship
$1,000 3-Man Black Belt Team Sparring Championship

$1,500 SuperFights Heavyweight Champion
$1,500 SuperFights Lightweight Champion