Tournaments

Here is a current list of up and coming local and out-of-state tournaments.

For a tournament results, please click here.

Grand Canyon State Games

Grand Canyon State Games

Saturday, Feb. 25th 2012

Phoenix Prep. Academy
735 E Filmore
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Competition Starts at 10 AM

Pre-register by 02/18 = $25
Day of Registration = $35

Register online by clicking here

41st Annual International Goodwill Championships

Sunday, Feburary 26th 2012

9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Costa Mesa High School
2650 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, California

For additional information, please click here.

 

Arizona Karate Championships and USANKF State Qualifier

Saturday, March 17th 2012

TOURNAMENT LOCATION

Supai Middle School
6720 E Continential Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

ORDER OF EVENTS

8 AM - Competitor Badge Pick Up
9 AM - Opening Ceremony
9:15 AM - Competition Begins Promply

The competition will start with Men's Black Belt (advance) Kumite and the two youngest competitor kata divisions. Women's black belt kata and kumite will follow the men's kumite in the same ring. Men's black belt kata will then follow. Other than men's advance kumite division, all divisions will run kata then kumite. The divisions will run by age, youngest to oldest. However, teen advanced levels will run last.
 
There are no weapons or team events this year.
 
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY
 
Before March 1st, 2012 = $35 for one or all events
March 1st or After = $45 for one or all events
 
USA-NKF Members receive a $5 discount
 
Spectator Fee = $5 (4 years of age and older) to be paid at door. Please note that this is a non-profit event with the proceeds going back to the athlete.
 
 
 
COMPETITOR DESCRIPTION
 
Beginner - Less than one year of training
Novice - One to two years of training
Intermediate - Two to three years of training
Advanced - Three or more years of training
 
HOTEL INFORMATION
 
ALOFT Hotel - Ask for "AZ Karate Championship" rate of $119 S/D occupancy (based on availability, please call right away as March means Major League Baseball Spring Training and peak season for AZ hotels). Reservations are limited and must be made no later then February 9, 2012. This special group rate will be extended three days prior to and following the 3/17 event, based on room availability.
 
 

 

USA Open & Junior Olympics

April 6th, 7th, and 8th 2012

Two World-Class events - one weekend all at the amazing Caesar's Palace. Karate ka from around the world will be traveling to beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada on Easter Weekend. This event gives competitors of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to test their skills in multiple events with international competitors.
 
Ceasar's Palace
Las Vegas, NV
 

More information coming soon!

USANKF Nationals

Competition runs July 12-15, 2012

This year's event will be in Ft. Lauderdale Florida

Hotel Information Coming in 2012...

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