🥋 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships
Submitted by: Sensei Bill Stewart (3rd Dan) Chairman, USA-IFK Media Committee
USA-IFK Kyokushin Karate is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships (USIKC), taking place Saturday, January 16, 2027, at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York.
The USIKC welcomes martial artists from across the United States and around the world for a day of spirited competition, sportsmanship, and camaraderie.
Competition divisions include:
Open-Hand Kata
Weapons Kata
IFK Kyokushin Kata
Semi-Contact Kumite
Cadet Full-Contact Kumite
Adult Full-Contact Knockdown Kumite
Adaptive Karate Competition
Competitor registration is now open through Smoothcomp. Spectator tickets, tournament T-shirts, judges' passes, and Sayonara Party tickets are also available through Eventbrite.
📍 Location: Albany Capital Center, Albany, New York
📅 Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
🔗 Registration, spectator tickets, and event information:
https://uskyokushin.com/kyokushin-karate-events/
📄 Official Tournament Information Packet:
https://uskyokushin.com/9th-us-international-kyokushin-championships-2027-tournament-packet/
The official 21-page tournament packet contains important information about competition divisions, age and weight categories, tournament rules, judging procedures, required protective equipment, weigh-ins, event schedules, and accommodations.
All competitors and coaches are encouraged to review the complete tournament packet before registering.
We look forward to welcoming competitors, coaches, officials, families, and spectators to Albany for another exciting international championship!
Osu!
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