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THE MARTIAL ARTS SOLUTION
a message from MASTER SPEAKMAN
Hi everyone and welcome to the 31st annual World Martial Arts Event in Las Vegas 2026. First, it is amazing to think that here we are at the 31st year of this extraordinary journey we have chosen to share together. All of our lives are marching on with all of the fateful experiences that time brings but the most important thing is that we can do this together. Let’s remember that above all other matters, never forget the extraordinary gratitude we have for Mr. Angel and Mr. Parker who have given us the opportunity to live with one voice in the pursuit of a meaningful life. Our organization is strong, our spirit clear and our dedication is steadfast. As always, I will stand here with all of you as long as I can stand. With loving respect for you all. Jeff Speakman
a message from ANTO PARSEGHIAN
Excited to be able to host another year of great experiences with all of you! The event will host the Advanced Kids/Teens & Adult Belt Tests, 5.0 Fighter Championships, Seminars, and the “Dinner & A Fight” event! This event gives all of us the opportunity to come together in one venue to test, compete and to train. Please look through the information closely for the details and exciting updates to this event such as; the NEW 5.0 GRAPPLING division is now open to all ages and ranks, the competition will be spread out throughout a two-day span, and this year will be the first year of our 5.0 SUPERFIGHTS!!
We are excited to be able to utilize the same venue as last year, which will be the Rio Hotel & Casino. We are looking forward to making this Hotel our new home. By the time we arrive the $350 million renovation will be close to being completed. Very excited to know that everyone is going to enjoy the amazing amenities including the brand-new food court with affordable prices, brand new Starbucks, completely remodeled 1500 suites in the Ipanema Tower, redesigned four pools, arcade, and mini-golf. Looking forward to another great opportunity to share this experience with all of you!
Sensei Berj Parseghian will be administering the event registration this year. The sooner you register, the more you will save.
Register online at: https://JSKENPO50.SMOOTHCOMP.COM
You will have to create a free SMOOTHCOMP account, complete your profile (no need to fill out Belt/Skill Level or affiliation/team), join academy (search for Jeff Speakman’s Kenpo 5.0 (Your Martial Arts Studio city name)), then revisit https://jskenpo50.smoothcomp.com and choose Jeff Speakman World Martial Arts Event 2026 & click register. The exciting part of this software is that participants will be able to log back in at a future time with their Account credentials to update belt ranking and weight, add dinner tickets, t-shirts, raffle tickets, and testing fees.
It is very important that we all book our rooms using the group code so we can receive the discounted hotel rate and resort fee, newly remodeled Ipanema rooms, and 2 Queen bed upgrade at no extra charge. In return, we receive credit and will be able to use the banquet rooms for our event. We would advise everybody to book their rooms at the Rio Hotel & casino as soon as possible. We have a limited number of rooms blocked, so use the link below to reserve your rooms! If you have problems reserving online, call Hyatt Reservations 1-800-554-9288. Group name is: JS Martial Arts, group code is: JS26. To book online visit https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/LASDH/G-JS26 The cut-off date for room reservations will be June 5, 2026. Discounted Room Rates: Sunday (July 5th) - Sunday (July 12th)
$89/night. Plus $30 per room/night discounted resort fee which provides: In-room WIFI for two devices, two guest admissions to the fitness center, and local/toll free in room phone calls. Self-parking will be at no charge.
Should you have questions regarding the event, please ask your school instructor or administrator.
Sincerely,
Antranig (Anto) Parseghian
Event coordinator
JSWMAE@JEFFSPEAKMAN.COM
