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 IIMAA World’s
Fastest Punch Competition-
This
competition is open to all adult competitors 18 and over. There will
be 2 divisions: Men’s Open and Women’s Open. Using specially
designed measuring equipment participants will compete for the title
of “World’s Fastest Punch”, 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
$1000 (based on full class), official documentation suitable for framing, and an official
trophy commemorating the event.
Competition basics-
- Competitors
will be positioned in front of a specially designed machine.
- The punch must
be delivered from a stationary position.
- Strike must be
a punch hitting with the front of the fist. Either hand may be
used.
- Competitor will
have 2 attempts to produce the fastest punch possible. The better
of the 2 attempts will be used.
- All competitors
will be required to cover a linear distance of approx. 49 inches
from the starting point to the striking surface of the machine.
The starting point will be at the side of the competitor’s body
approx. 30-35 inches off of the ground.
The striking surface will be approx. 52 inches off the floor.
CLICK HERE for approx. layout.
- The striking
surface must be moved in order to register as a valid strike.
- Once the
striking surface is struck the attempt will count.
- Time will start
once competitor initiates the punch and stop when the striking
surface is moved.
- In the event of
a tie, tied competitors will compete again until a winner is
determined.
Classes:
Men’s Open;
Women’s Open
Start Time:
12pm- Saturday, July 17, 2010
Qualifiers:
Qualifiers will be held starting Saturday at 12pm.
The top ten competitors with the fastest punch in each class from
the qualifiers will compete Sunday morning for the title of “World’s
Fastest Punch”.
Registration:
$105
entry fee includes general admission. Limited to the first
50 competitors per class from around the World.
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