True North Championship

Saturday, December 19, 2026 Victoria, BC, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

$50

Description

Welcome!

Canada’s Best Karate Tournament

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMLocation: McKinnon Building, University of VictoriaAddress: 11 Gabriola Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2

Competition

Kata
Point Fighting
Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Rules

Kata — WKU rules
Point Fighting — WKU rules
Youth BJJ — Under-18 IBJJF rules together with the published tournament divisions

About the Tournament

Canada’s Best Karate Tournament is designed to provide a friendly, professional, vibrant and efficient competition experience.

Athletes of different ages and experience levels will have the opportunity to compete in a positive environment focused on:

Competition • Development • Sportsmanship • Community

Wherever possible, Karate competitors will complete Kata and Point Fighting close together so competitors are not required to remain at the venue unnecessarily.

Youth BJJ will begin in the afternoon.

Communication

Before Tournament Week

All general tournament correspondence will be handled by email only.

Use email for:

Registration questions
Registration corrections
Division questions
Refund requests
Rules questions
General tournament questions

Tournament Week & Tournament Day

WhatsApp will be used for important tournament communications.

Separate WhatsApp groups will be available for:

Coaches
Competitors

Please make sure the correct mobile phone number is attached to your Smoothcomp profile or registration.

Smoothcomp

If there are any issues with Smoothcomp or your registration, Please go to the Smoothcomp Knowledge Base. This has the answers to many of the questions you may have.

Event Details

Schedule

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026. Event time 10:00 AM–7:00 PM. Youth BJJ will begin in the afternoon.

Rules

This event runs under IBJJF rules.

Two points for a takedown, sweep or knee on belly, three for a pass, four for mount or back, with advantages and penalties to split the close ones. Know the scoreboard before you're the one staring at it.

How IBJJF scoring works

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Divisions

Hard Traditional Forms$50
Point Fighting$50
BJJ$50

Organizer

True North MArtial arts challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the True North Championship held?

Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM at the McKinnon Building, University of Victoria, 11 Gabriola Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2.

What competition categories are offered?

Kata, Point Fighting, and Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

What rules govern each competition category?

Kata and Point Fighting follow WKU rules; Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu follows Under-18 IBJJF rules together with the published tournament divisions.

When does Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu start?

Youth BJJ will begin in the afternoon on the event day.

How will general tournament communications be handled before tournament week?

All general tournament correspondence before tournament week will be handled by email only; use email for registration questions, registration corrections, division questions, refund requests, rules questions, and general tournament questions.

How will communications be handled during tournament week and on tournament day?

WhatsApp will be used for important tournament communications, with separate groups available for coaches and for competitors; ensure the correct mobile phone number is attached to your Smoothcomp profile or registration.

How will Kata and Point Fighting be scheduled for competitors?

Wherever possible, Karate competitors will complete Kata and Point Fighting close together so competitors are not required to remain at the venue unnecessarily.

What should I do if I have issues with Smoothcomp or my registration?

If there are issues with Smoothcomp or your registration, consult the Smoothcomp Knowledge Base at https://support.smoothcomp.com/.