Martial arts tournament soon?

Question

During the school year I study karate, however, this summer I picked up taekwondo for fun. Our taekwondo dojo is hosting an annual open-style tournament. here's the deal, in taewkondo, i'm a white belt, the bottom of the pole, the lowest ranking member. However, in my karate style, I'm 4th kyu, going to test for 3rd, (brown) by december. I want to compete, but would it be alright to ask my instructor if I can compete as a karate student instead of taekwondo? I have about 4 years of karate, and 3 weeks of taekwondo. I don't want to sound arrogant, but I know I'll beat everyone if I compete in the beginning division. I personally don't think that's fair. Also, my karate dojo might be attending that tournament, and I don't want to spar with the white belts from there. Like I said, I know I'll win. do you think the taekwondo instructor will let me compete as a karate student instead?

Answer 1

You have to wear your highest rank or else it is unfair to the beginners. Don't be a sandbagger.

Answer 2

If your instructor is more concerned about  being fair than winning, then I bet he'll let you compete as a karate student.  

Although don't be so sure that you'd beat EVERY beginner. Some of them might be white belts with previous experience in other martial arts, like you.

Answer 3

yes and no