American International Karate Championships 2026

Events: (Divisions may be combined as necessary for fair and safe competition at the discretion of the tournament organizers.)

Open Hand Kata (Open to all styles)

Weapons Kata

IFK Only Kata (Available only to IFK Members, students may also compete in the Open Hand Kata division) 

Semi-Contact Kumite (Full contact with pads)

Full Contact Knockdown Kumite

Pricing:

Early (ENDS: 9/8/26): $65 for first event, $10 for each additional event

Regular (9/9/26 - 10/17/26): $70 for first event, $10 for each additional event

Late (AFTER 10/17/26): $90 for first event, $10 for each additional event 

Registration Directions

To register, as a dojo/organization team, have your dojo/organization leader create an account for themselves, and then create an academy/club for your organization. 

After your dojo/organiztion leader has done this you may register. When prompted select your dojo/organization.

If you have no affiliation please select "No Affiliation - AIKC" for academy then click accept.

T-Shirts and Spectator Passes Available for purchase online and at the door.

Tentative Schedule for 10/24/26

Doors open for check-in at 8:30 AM (We will not check in a competitor before 8:30 AM.)

9:15 AM ALL SEMI CONTACT KUMITE ON THE MAT

8:30 - 9:30 Check-in and weigh-in

9:30 - 11:30  Open Hand Kata, IFK Kata, and Weapons Kata

11:30 - 12:00 Break

12:00 - 12:15  Opening Remarks from Shihan Monaco

12:30 - 1:00 PM Full Contact 

1:00 PM -5:00 PM Semi-Contact Fighting