2026 Banff Kyokushin Karate Championships

Saturday, December 5, 2026 Banff, Alberta, Canada

At a Glance

Entry

$30 - $40

Description

Important dates

Sunday, November 8

Early bird registration fee ends

Sunday, November 22

Regular registration and T-shirt orders close Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Late registration begins Monday, November 23 at 12:00 a.m. and closes Wednesday, December 2 at 11:59 p.m. All times are Mountain Time.

Wednesday, December 2

Late registration closes Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time).

Friday, December 4

7:00–8:00 p.m. — Check-in and weigh-in for out-of-town competitors.

Saturday, December 5

8:00am - 8:15am Last minute check/weigh in – (out of town competitors)

9:00am – 5:00pm Tournament Day

7:00pm - 11:00pm...ish Evening Social (Soft drinks and snacks provided, no dinner). Tickets are cash at the door; no online registration or pre-booking is required.

Parking & Arrival

The Banff Community High School parking lot will not be available for the event. We recommend leaving your vehicle at your hotel and walking to the school.

Street parking and spaces in nearby paid parking lots are very limited. Please allow extra time to park and walk to the venue.

Free parking is available at the Banff Train Station, 327 Railway Avenue (maximum 9 hours). Please follow posted signs and parking restrictions. See the Town of Banff parking information for details.

Eligibility

The Banff Dojo is a member of the International Karate Organisation KyokushinKaikan - Canada (IKOK-C), led by Shihan Stuart Corrigal (Branch Chief). The IKOK-C is part of the International Karate Organisation Kyokushinkaikan (IKO) led by Kancho Shokei Matsui. competitors must be part of these organisations to compete.

“The life of Karate is formal practice fighting, without which Karate is no more than a game for one person” - Mas Oyama, Founder Kyokushin

Event Details

Registration

Early-bird registration fee ends Sunday, November 8, 2026; Regular registration and T-shirt orders close Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; Late registration begins Monday, November 23, 2026 at

Schedule

Sat Dec 5: 8:00–8:15 a.m. last-minute check/weigh-in; Tournament Day 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Evening Social 7:00–11:00 p.m. (soft drinks and snacks; tickets cash at the door). All times Mountain Time.

Weigh-In

Fri Dec 4, 7:00–8:00 p.m. — Check-in and weigh-in for out-of-town competitors; Sat Dec 5, 8:00–8:15 a.m. — Last-minute check/weigh-in (out-of-town competitors). All times Mountain Time.

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Closest hotels to the venue, sorted by distance.

Closest 0.1 km from venue Elk + Avenue Hotel ★ 4.3 333 Banff Ave, Banff Check availability

0.1 km from venue Banff Ptarmigan Inn ★ 4.1 337 Banff Ave, Banff Check availability

0.1 km from venue Moose Hotel & Suites ★ 4.6 345 Banff Ave, Banff Check availability

0.2 km from venue Banff Beaver Cabins ★ 4.5 220 Beaver St, Banff Check availability

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Divisions

KATA - White belts(+ white w/stripe)$30
4,5,6 Yrs: Final (only 1 kata performed) - Kata Sono Ichi . 7-12yrs Preliminary - Kata Sono Ichi Final - Kata Sono San 13+ Preliminary - Kata Sono Ichi Final - Taikyoku Sono Ichi
KATA - Orange (+orange w/stripe)$30
Preliminary - Taikyoku Kata Sono Ichi. Final - Sokugi Taikyoku Kata Sono San
KATA - Blue belts (+blue belt w/stripe)$30
Preliminary - Pinan Sono Ichi. Final - Pinan Sono Ni.
KATA - Yellow Belts (+Yellow w/stripe)$30
Preliminary - Yantsu Final - Tsuki no kata
KATA - Green belt (+green belt w/stripe)$30
Preliminary - Pinan Sono go Final - Gekisai Sono Ni
Kata - Brown and Black Belts$30
Preliminary - Gekisai Sono San. Final - Bassai.
KATA - Open (yellow and higher)$30
Multiple age groups. Yellow belt and higher. Preliminary (choose one) - Seinchin, Garyu, Sepai, Kanku, Sushiho. Final - repeat the same kata performed in the preliminary round.
Non Contact Kumite - 4,5,6 Yrs$30
Non contact kumite. Male and female are combined.
Non Contact Kumite - 7- 12 yrs$30
Non contact kumite. Male and female are combined.
Non Contact Kumite - 13-17yrs$30
Non contact kumite. Male and female are combined.
Non Contact Kumite - 18+yrs$30
Non contact kumite. Male and female are combined. 18 years and older.
Knockdown Kumite - 12 yrs and younger$35
Male and female are combined.
Knockdown Kumite - Male$40
Knockdown Kumite divisions for males (all teen, adult, senior divisions)
Knockdown Kumite - Female$40
Knockdown Kumite divisions for females (all teen, adult, senior divisions)
Officials Registration$0
You must: be 18 or older, present a valid officiating card on tournament day, sign officiating waiver on tournament day
Tournament T-Shirts - Adults$30
Grey soft cotton T. With tournament image on the back, "Karate" in Japanese Katakana on the front left Order deadline: November 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Organizer

Banff Kyokushin Karate - IKOKC

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the tournament held?

Tournament Day is Saturday, December 5, with the event taking place at Banff Community High School.

What are the hours for Tournament Day?

Tournament Day is scheduled 9:00am – 5:00pm on Saturday, December 5.

When do registration and T-shirt orders close, and what are the late registration dates?

Regular registration and T-shirt orders close Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; late registration begins Monday, November 23 at 12:00 a.m. and closes Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. All times are Mountain Time.

When does the early bird registration fee end?

The early bird registration fee ends Sunday, November 8.

When and where are check-in and weigh-ins for out-of-town competitors?

Friday, December 4 from 7:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 5 from 8:00am–8:15am are designated for check-in and weigh-in for out-of-town competitors.

What are the details for the Evening Social?

The Evening Social is 7:00pm–11:00pm (approx.) on Saturday; soft drinks and snacks are provided, no dinner is provided, and tickets are cash at the door with no online registration or pre-booking required.

What parking and arrival information should visitors know?

The Banff Community High School parking lot will not be available; visitors are recommended to leave vehicles at their hotel and walk to the school, street and nearby paid parking are very limited, and free parking is available at the Banff Train Station, 327 Railway Avenue (maximum 9 hours).