| COMBAT SPORTING WEAPONS DIVISIONS Combat Sporting Weapons, predominantly known as "Chanbara", which utilizes padded weapons such as swords, staffs, etc. in competition, has been added to the list of divisions for the World Martial Games VII in IRELAND/SCOTLAND. These divisions are to introduce this up and coming sport. They will be Medal Divisions and it is loads of fun. Anyone may enter these divisions, which will be posted at the games. The entry fee is a totally separate entry fee from the regular games registrations. The entry fee for the CSW Divisions is $20.00/U.S. Protective Equipment is required. Dr. Robert Braff, Mid Atlantic U.S. Team America Director, and Founder / Grand Master of San Ryu Do (Combat Sporting Weapons) and Mr. Vic Marke, WOMAA GBR Director, will be running these divisions and explaining the scoring system. Dr. Robert Braff (Founder and Head of San Ryu Do) will be conducting a weapons seminar at the World Martial Games VII in IRELAND/SCOTLAND. More details to follow. CSW is being formally introduced into the World Martial Games this year in 2007 , The Sanryu Do Association (Sanctioning Body for CSW) has sanctioned the World Martial Games VII in Ireland/Scotland as the World Championship for Combat Sporting Weapons. Keep checking back for the rules and regs for these divisions. |