Annual UMN Traditional Karate-do Tournament

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

Date: Saturday October 31, 2026

Location: University Recreation and Wellness Center, 123 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis MN 55455

• We are a non-contact traditional karate-do tournament. Event judges are 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

Registration deadline is Wednesday October 28 at 5pm. After this deadline, registration is at the door with additional $10 per athlete.

Schedule of Events:

10:00 am - Check in for all participants and judges

11:00 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 and snacks 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.