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2026 List of Regional Karate Competitions

On this page you will find information about traditional karate tournaments that we have information for.  Dates for the 2026 AAU Karate events are added as they are confirmed:

  • Jan. 18, 2026:  NJ State Championship, Succasunna, NJ hosted by northeast AAU Karate (Joey Castro, link )
  • Feb. 14, 2026:  Va. District Championship (Boo Williams Complex) hosted by Axsom Martial Arts (John “Moose” Axsom, link)
  • (new) Feb. 28, 2026: Ga. District Championship, Cumming, GA hosted by The Atlanta Karate Dojo (Kelly Gorman)
  • Mar. 14, 2026:  AAU Karate N.C. State Championship (Wake Tech Community College, Raleigh) hosted by Triangle’s B.E.S.T. Karate (Cyndy Yu-Robinson, email) (text to 919-844-5555)
  • Apr 3-5, 2026:  North American Open in Las Vegas (traditional karate open to international competitors, AAU operated, WUKF hosted) (Jo Mirza & Andy Janovski)
  • Apr 18, 2026:  South Carolina State Champsionship, Greenville, SC hosted by Carolina Karate & Fitness (Tommy Hood)
  • Apr 25, 2026:  The Champions Cup,  WKF Rules, Atlanta, GA hosted by Champions’ Karate (Champion’s Karate, Samantha Hofstetler)
  • May 16, 2026: AAU Karate Region III championship, Rock Hill, SC hosted by Triangle’s B.E.S.T. Karate (AAU NC) and Carolina Karate & Fitness (AAU SC)
  • May 31, 2026:  AAU Karate MAD / Middle Atlantic District, hosted by Method Karate (Michael Todas)
  • June 8, 2026: West Virginia State Championship (Brian Greynolds)

Welcome to
AAU Karate North Carolina!

2026 National Events

April 2-3, 2026:  *North American Open (NAO), organized by AAU Karate, using modified AAU and WUKF Rules,  The Horseshoe Hotel, Las Vegas.

June 29-July 4, 2026:  *AAU Karate National Championship, Ft Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

July 25-26, 2026:  AAU Junior Olympic Games, 30 different youth sports including karate, Des Moines, Iowa

* (NAO and Nationals) are qualifiers for AAU national team of advanced athletes (black belts) eligible for international competition.  Typically, medalists (gold, silver, bronze) ages 12 and older black belts will be considered for a national pool to invite to international competition.

On this page you will find information about AAU Karate, roles for athletes, coaches, officials, and event hosts. My name is Cyndy Yu-Robinson and I am your State Director for AAU Karate North Carolina State and District.

AAU GROWING
THE ORGANIZATION:

If your AAU club would like to host a seminar on competitive drills, coaching, or officiating, a goodwill competition, or a state championship, let the NCAAU Karate Director help you plan! AAU Sports provides club, training, and event insurance, marketing support, and event management (scorekeepers, etc.) support. We want to help you grow and succeed! Don’t hesitate to call us at 919-844-5555.

Dojo Owners and Instructors & Club Coaches and Administrators are invited to join the AAU Karate Facebook Group

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AAU GROWING THE INDIVIDUAL

ATHLETES: The AAU Karate national program recognizes the life-long benefits of karate including physical fitness, mental focus, goal-setting, resilience, friendship and fellowship, leadership and sportsmanship. AAU Karate has the largest and best developmental program for new karate competitors and an elite program for seasoned athletes that includes national and international competition. Athletes compete in against others of the same age (6, 7, 8 years old etc., 18-34 years, 35 years and over), same sex, and same experience (Beginner (0-1 year of training)t, Novice (1-2 years), Intermediate (2-4 years) and Advanced (4+ years of training).

COACHES PROGRAM: AAU coaches play an important role in competitive karate, including knowledge of the competition rules, providing support during an athlete’s competitive performances (next to the tatami/ringside), and organizing athletes, teams, and families for competitions and trainings. Eligibility: (1) Technical Coach a black belt who is 16 years or older. (2) Administrative Coach anyone who knows the AAU Karate rules (underblack belt, junior, or parent)

OFFICIALS: Instructors and advanced athletes (competing or retired) make excellent officials. Triangle’s Best Karate is home to the head of the AAU Referees Council, Stephen Robinson. Training, evaluation, and ranking for officials are available at the regional and national levels by contacting Sensei Robinson.

aaukaratenationalprogram@gmail.com

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