The following are the rules for the events.  Any changes will be announced and the rules will also be published in the official event program book, to be distributed to all competitors the day of the event.

The North East Open offers the following Age Divisions*

• Children - 7 Years old & Under
• Children - 8-10 Year olds
• Children -  11 & 12 Year Olds
• Teens - 13 & 14 Year Olds
• Teens - 15-17 Year Olds
• Adults - 18-34 Year Olds
• Seniors - 35 Years & Older

*Some events such as Breaking & Self-Defense may combine these groups into larger categories.

The North East Open offers the following Unique Rank Divisions*

• Grasshopper - Up to 1 Year of Training
• Warrior - 1 - 2.5 Yers of Training
• Samurai - 2.5 - 4 Years of Training
• Shogun -  Over 4 Years of Training
• Emperor - Over 10 Years of Training (Forms & Weapons Divisions Only)
  
  *Some events such as Breaking & Self-Defense may combine these groups into larger categories.

All Breaking Event Rules derive from the USBA/WBA (United States Breaking Association/World Breaking Association)