38th UMN R. Fusaro Traditional Karate-do Tournament

Host by Traditional Karate-do Academy at University of Minnesota Club

Date: Saturday March 28, 2026

Location: 123 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis MN 55455 (North Gym)

• This tournament is in honor of Sensei Robert Fusaro (1933-2019) for his lifetime dedication of promoting and teaching traditional karate-do at the University of Minnesota and world wide. He started teaching karate-do at the University in 1967 and his students have continue the tradition to today.
• We are a non-contact traditional karate-do tournament. All matches are judged by AAKF (American Amateur Karate Federation) certified and registered judges based on WTKF (World Traditional Karate-do Federation) rules. Kyu ranks will be using the Traditional Karate North Central Region of the AAKF tournament rules. READ TOURNAMENT RULES here

Pre-Registration is required by Wednesday March 25 at 9pm. After this deadline, registration is at the door with additional $10 per athlete.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 am - Check in for all participants and judges

11:30 am - Tournament starts

- Individual Kata events (Kyu ranks then black belts)

- Team Kata events (mix team and ranks)

- Enbu events (mix team and ranks)

- Individual Kumite events (Kyu ranks then black belts)

~5 pm End of tournament and everyone bow out.

Match format will be 2 competitors at a time using flags system. Black belt kata are 2 rounds based on scores. Team kata matches are based on scores. Enbu matches are based on scores.

Participant competing in Kyu Level 3 & 4 kumite and black belt free sparring must have a mouth guard. All competitor must agree to the waiver. Medals are awarded for the top 3 competitors. Water bottles will be provided for competitors and judges.

Email umnkarate@gmail.com for information and questions.

Parking options:

University Avenue Ramp https://maps.app.goo.gl/LzPp4Bqopy9T1g6i8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Washington Avenue Ramp https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwSxL9cvRjqy7C1a8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Spectators are welcome and free of charge.