WIN UP TO $1200

IIMAA/WBA International Power Breaking Championships- This competition is being presented in conjunction with the United States and World Breaking Associations. Competition is open to all adult competitors 18 and over. There will be 4 divisions: Men’s Lightweight, Men’s Heavyweight, Women’s Lightweight and Women’s Heavyweight. Materials used will be: Men- Standard concrete patio blocks measuring 2” X 8” X 16; Women- Standard USBA/WBA boards measuring 1” X 10” X 12” (materials must be ordered through the IIMAA Training Conference. All materials will be shipped to the venue. Competitors should order enough materials to facilitate their breaks for the qualifiers, additional materials will be provided for finalists). Stands to raise materials of the floor will be provided. Winners will earn the title of “IIMAA/WBA International Power Breaking Champion”, and the marketing and promotional opportunities that go along with the title.

Prize Money and Awards- Winners of each division will receive a cash prize of $1200 (based on full class), official documentation suitable for framing, and an official trophy commemorating the event.

USBA/WBA Sanctioned- This event is USBA/WBA sanctioned and follows general USBA/WBA guidelines. Because it is a limited event no points will be awarded to members.

Competition basics- Click Here for complete rules

  • Carpenter Pencil Spacers will be provided and used to space materials.
  • All strikes will be downward strikes, one strike per attempt.
  • Materials will be set on floor and must be purchased through the conference (you may purchase materials during registration). Standard concrete blocks, 8" X 8" X 16" (provided), may be used to raise materials to the competitor's preferred level.
  • Competitors will have a maximum of 8 minutes to set-up and clean-up their station. If the competitor runs over time a penalty will be given. See complete rules for details.
  • Patio blocks and boards must be purchased from IIMAA supply committee.
  • Each competitor will be required to break in 2 categories: Upper Body and Lower Body.
    • Upper body allowed strikes: any hand, arm, or elbow strike.
    • Lower body allowed strikes: any downward foot strike.
  • The total amount of patio blocks or boards broken in both categories will be counted.

Classes: Men’s Lightweight- 199.9lbs and under; Men’s Heavyweight- 200lbs and over; Women’s Lightweight- 150.9 and under; Women’s Heavyweight- 151lbs and over.

Start Time: 3pm- Friday, July 16, 2010

Materials: All competitors must purchase materials through IIMAA supply committee for Friday qualifiers. Blocks and boards for the final round will be provided for Saturday finals. You may order materials in the registration area.

Qualifiers: Qualifiers will be held starting Friday at 3pm. The top ten competitors breaking the most patio blocks or wood boards in each class, total of both categories, from the qualifiers will compete Saturday morning for the title of “IIMAA/WBA International Power Breaking Champion”.

Registration: $105 entry fee includes general admission. Limited to the first 50 competitors per class from around the World.

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