Fonseca Cup 2025 (Glenview, Illinois)
The Fonseca Cup has returned for 2025.
Come to Chicago for a day of action-packed competition, using both AAU and WKF rules.
The Fonseca Cup has drawn in competitors from the Chicagoland area, as well as top competitors from all over the world, including Japan, El Salvador, Venezuela, Albania, Senegal, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. Our goal is to provide an efficient and professionally run event for competitors of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to elite.
Beginner: white - orange belts
Novice: green - purple belts
Intermediate: brown belts
Advanced: black belts
**Belt levels differ for Little Dragons divisions (FMA students only), participants should look for the Little Dragons belt breakdown in their division description
More information and Registration: https://myuventex.com/#login;id=332650;eventType=SuperEvent
British Columbia (BC) Open Karate Championships
This year, Canada Open’s recreational and elite categories have been split into two separate tournaments. The recreational division, where most of our students competed last year, has been termed “BC Open”, and the elite division will be called “Canada Open.”
More information about the BC Open can be found here: SET Online Karate: 2025 British Columbia Open Karate Championships. Early registration ends October 24th.
Seminar - JKA NorCal Presents: Sensei Yuko Hirayama, 7th Dan
For seminars from Sensei Hirayama from October 25th-26th, 2025
Registration: https://jkanorcal.org/mise/jka-norcal-presents-sensei-yuko-hirayama-7th-dan
JKA NorCal is proud to bring Sensei Yuko Hirayama, 7th Dan from JKA World Headquarters to California for the first time. The seminars will demonstrate the the highest level of shotokan karate through kihon, kata, and kumite. We look forward to holding 6 sessions over two days, including an early morning open mat at JKA NorCal hosted by several members of the JKA-USA national team. Following this we will hold 5 sessions with Sensei Hirayama at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California in San Francisco’s beautiful Japantown.
Spots are limited, please reserve your place early for this amazing seminar right here in the heart of the Bay Area!
Saturday October 25th:
7:00 – 9:00 am – Open Mat with JKA-USA Team members (JKA NorCal)
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Session 1 with Sensei Hirayama (JCCCNC)
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Session 2 with Sensei Hirayama (JCCCNC)
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Session 3 with Sensei Hirayama (JCCCNC)
Sunday October 26th:
10:00 – 11:30 am – Session 4 with Sensei Hirayama (JCCCNC)
2:30 – 4:00 pm – Session 5 with Sensei Hirayama – Competitor Focused Training (JCCCNC)
Early Bird Registration: $200
8/1/2025 – 8/31/2025
Normal Registration: $225
9/1/2025 – 10/10/2025
Late Registration: $250
10/11/2025 – Door
Registration for individual seminars must be completed at the door at a cost of $75/seminar
Please complete the waiver upon registration – https://form.jotform.com/212826311314142
Information Packet Download- Click Here
Key Locations:
SF Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC)
1840 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94115
JKA NorCal Dojo
356 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
FSK UK World Karate Cup 2025 Invitation
You are invited!
Register your club & interest today for the
FSK UK World Karate Cup
24 - 26 October 2025
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Dearest Karate Family,
It is both, an honour and pleasure to invite you and your students to compete at the
4th FSK UK WORLD KARATE CUP.
Myself, the FSK UK team and all our students will welcome you to the UK and the unique city of Crawley. The event will be held from the 24th – 26th October 2025 at the internationally recognised K2 Sports and Leisure Centre.
We are exceptionally proud to be hosting this tournament and we will do our very best to ensure that the organisation and standard of the tournament will not disappoint. As in 2017, 2019 and 2022 the focus will be on the athletes and uniting our diverse karate family through our love for Karate.
In a time of world uncertainty FSK UK remains inclusive and celebrates UBUNTU (togetherness). Karate speaks all languages and connects people across many countries regardless of race, sex orientation, religion and political status. We hold firmly the core principles of our karate and truly appreciate the privilege of uniting so many clubs & karateka.
Los Angeles Karate Open 2025 (Fountain Valley, CA)
This tournament aims to support the development of the USA Karate National Federation's program by engaging young, energetic referees and judges in California. We will utilize promising, licensed officials recognized by the USA National Karate Federation.
This tournament held under USANKF rules, only qualified WKF and PKF-licensed referees and judges will be selected. All licensed National and Regional Program officials are invited to participate.
Registration will close once we reach 200 registered athletes. If you require any additional details about the tournament, please contact Sensei Alex Tajik at (949) 350-2735 or email me at info@tajikkarate.com. I look forward to the pleasure of your attendance at the LOS ANGELES OPEN KARATE 2025 on October 4th, 2025.
For more information https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/25360
USAKF Nationals
Signup here:
https://www.tournamentinabox.com/index.php?ff_name=GroupRegistration_CP&option=com_breezingforms&ff_param_tournamentid=640
Bulletin here:
https://www.tournamentinabox.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=368
2025 Las Vegas Open Karate Tournament
2025 Las Vegas Open Karate Tournament
Hosted by: Reigikai SKIF Las Vegas
**Karate Power Weekend: Elevate. Compete. Inspire.**
** Las Vegas | Sept 26–28, 2025**
Three days. Three ways to level up:
*USA Karate Referee Certification Course* with WKF-licensed R1 Assistant Lead Referee Sensei Jorge Caro – Master officiating with elite instruction.
*2025 Las Vegas Open* – Showcase your skill and compete under WKF/USA Karate rules.
*Youth Development Camp* with USA Karate National Trainer Sensei Joane Orbon – Empower the next generation through technical growth and mentorship.
Whether you're a competitor, coach, referee, or rising star—this weekend delivers high-level learning, spirited competition, and community connection.
** Be part of the journey. Be part of the growth. Be there.**
*Register for the Referee Course & Youth Camp:* https://tournamentinabox.com
*Register for the Las Vegas Open:* http://702karatedo.com
National Karate Championships & Team Trials
National Karate Championships & Team Trials
R1 Training Camp
Save the date! Region 1 is heading to CA in Jan. Let’s get fired up and ready for a great weekend of training.
Tournament of Champions
Tournament of Champions on January 19 in Santa Ana, Orange County CA
