Full contact tournaments for those under 18?

Question

Alright, I think I'm a pretty decent striker. Actually, I think I'm better then decent as I have good form and can generate quite a bit of power for a skinnier person. But with all the semi-contact sparring that we've been doing, I just can't tell whether or not I have what it takes to defend myself.

There's only two ways to gauge my skill:

1. Get into a fight - No, this is just idiotic

2. Enter a full contact tournament and see how I do against other blackbelts/skilled opponents.

Problem is, I'm not 18. Are there full contact tournaments for those under 18 year olds? I know it's a lawsuit waiting to happen but...

And also could someone at least find me a full contact striking tournament around Detroit?

Answer 1

You may have to do a purely under 18 tournament as I don't think ones exist that have no age limitations. Try asking your local martial art gyms & such.

Answer 2

They have alot in Cal. so I'm sure they are in Mich as well.  Wherever you train they should provide the information to you.