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2026 Tournaments

Fun, friendly & fair. 75 divisions, open to all schools — and no charge to join the Lions Karate Circuit.

Back to School Brawl 2026 flyer
Sept 12 · Completed

Back to School Brawl

Huntington YMCA

Thanks to everyone who competed. Points are posted on the circuit standings.

Lions Karate Championship 2026 flyer
Sat · Oct 3

Lions Karate Championship

Wawasee Middle School, Syracuse

Our home tournament. Online pre-registration is closed — register at the door on tournament day — $50.

Tournament of Champions 2026 flyer
Sat · Nov 7

Tournament of Champions

Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne

Season finale — final points toward the 2026 circuit.

Also on the circuit: Webster's TKA Tournament (Oct 17 — register below). Earlier this season: Fun in the Sun Chanbara (Aug 23) and the Back to School Brawl (Sept 12). Season pass: register for the whole 2026 season in one payment and save up to $141. Questions: 574-527-5765 or Steve@LionsKarate.com.
How it works

Rules & divisions

Colored beltsBlack belts
Novice & Advanced:
6 & under · 7–8 · 9–10 · 11–12 · 13–14 · 15–17 · 18–34 · 35+
Jr (12 & under) · 13–14 · 15–17 · 18–34 · 35–49 · 50–65 · 66+
Men / women split at age 13+ in all sparring divisions. Divisions split when over 8 competitors. Events: forms, weapons, point sparring. Grand Champion run-offs for 1st-place black belts.
Rules sheetPaper registration form
Entry form

Register a competitor

Pick the tournament, tell us about the competitor, and pay the entry fee securely with Stripe. One form per competitor — the fee updates as you choose. Oct 3 Championship: pre-registration has closed; register at the door ($50).

Lions Karate students: the spring FREE Tournament is completely free — turn in your paper form to Mr. Hanford or Mrs. Bond at class.

Entry fee$0.00