2024 University Championships and 2024 National Karate Championships
November 23, 2024
We would like to welcome you to the JKA American Federation 2024 University Championships and National Championships on November 23, 2024. Men, women, children, all ranks and Shotokan organizations are invited, and spectators are welcome. There will also be Dan and qualifying exams on Friday, November 22, up to Sandan and "D" level qualifications. Please scroll down to the “Registrations” section for information on how register for the tournaments and examinations.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
Louisiana Karate Association
706 C Phosphor Ave., Metairie, LA 70005
3:00-4:00 p.m. Referee Clinic. For all judges and officials for the University Championships and National Championships.
4:00-6:00 p.m. Dan and Qualifications Testing
Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
CYO Gymnasium
2241 Mendez Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
8:00-9:00 a.m. Tournament Check-In
9:00 a.m. Referee Meeting
9:30 a.m. University Championship begins
11:00 a.m. National Championship begins
6:30 p.m. Reception, venue TBD
DEADLINES
Tournaments:
Early Registration: September 23 through October 21. $5 discount.
Registration: October 22 through November 16
University Championship competitors must register by Nov 16.
Late Registration: November 17 and after. $30 late fee.
Dan and Qualifying Exams:
Registration: September 23 through November 9.
Late Registration: November 9 and after. $30 late fee.
FEES
The fee schedule for the Dan Exams and Qualifications Exams is available here.
University Championship competitors: $40. Also includes entry to the National Championship.
National Championship competitors: $60. Includes Youth (under 18), Adult (18-54), and Seniors (55+).
Competitors may register for as many divisions as they are eligible for. (i.e. an 68 year old participant may register for
Adult and Senior divisions)
University Championship teams: Free, in both the University Championship and National Championship.
National Championship teams: $60 per school, per event. Includes Youth and Adult teams.
Example: LKA registers 3 kata teams ($60) and 2 kumite teams ($60) and pays $120 total for their 5 teams.
JKAAF Members: Take $5 off your National Championship registration with code "Champ2024". Coupon code not valid for Collegiate competitors.
REGISTRATION
We request that registrations for these tournaments, the Dan Exams, and the Qualifications exams be completed online. If you are unable to fill out the forms online, a paper registration form is available upon request. Email jkaafusa@gmail.com.
Qualifications Examinees:
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Pay for your exam here
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Register for your exam using this form - edit it in your browser, download a completed copy, and email to jkaafusa@gmail.com
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Sign your waiver here.
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Email a photograph of your most recent Dan license as well as any qualifications licenses you hold to jkaafusa@gmail.com
Dan Examinees:
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Pay for your exam here
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Register for your exam using this form - edit it in your browser, download a completed copy, and email to jkaafusa@gmail.com
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Sign your waiver here.
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If you are testing for Nidan or Sandan, email a photograph of your most recent Dan license to jkaafusa@gmail.com
University Competitors:
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All competitors must currently be enrolled in a community college, a 4-year college, or in a graduate program at an accredited university.
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Pay for your entry here
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Sign your waiver here (Under 18? Have a parent sign for you, and also fill out this consent form related to medical treatment)
Nationals Competitors:
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Pay for your entry here.
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Sign your waiver here. (Under 18? Have a parent sign for you, and also fill out this consent form related to medical treatment)
Team Competitors:
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Pay for your school teams here
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Each school (or their representative) must register their teams. Register your teams by sending your team member names to jkaafusa@gmail.com. Each school can have an unlimited number of teams. However, teams must be comprised of members who are eligible in the divisions they wish to compete in. For example, adult and collegiate kumite teams may not be comprised of one man and two women.
RULES
This tournament will be following the JKA tournament rules and regulations.
Eligibility
All shotokan karate practitioners, regardless of local, national, or international affiliation, may compete at the JKA/AF National Karate Championships.
Kata
Beginner: Competitors will perform Two katas selected from Taikyoku Shodan to Heian Godan. Competitors may repeat the same kata from Round 1 in Round 2. Each kata will be scored, and the winner will be selected based upon the combined score.
Intermediate: Competitors will perform Two different katas selected from Heian Shodan to Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Empi, and Jion. Competitors must perform a different kata in Round 2 than was performed in Round 1. Each kata will be scored, and the winner will be selected based upon the combined score.
Advanced/Black Belt: Competitors will follow standard JKA Rules for kata with Flagged Heian and Sentai elimination rounds until the top 8. The top 8 will perform their tokui (favorite) kata for scores.
Note: Where Beginner and Intermediate divisions are combined competitors may repeat the same kata in Round 2 that was performed in Round 1.
Kumite
Beginner & Intermediate: All matches are shobu-ippon. Competitors will follow a standard single elimination tournament bracket with a split Third-place.
Advanced/Black Belt: All elimination matches are shobu-ippon. Competitors will follow a standard single elimination tournament bracket with a split Third-place. The final match is shobu-nippon.
ACCOMODATIONS
Hotel: There is a discounted group rate for attendees at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. The special room rate will be available until November 7th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Group Name: JKA Karate 2024
Booking Link: Click here to book your hotel reservation at The Country Inn & Suites in Metairie
Start Date: 21-NOV-2024
End Date: 25-NOV-2024
Booking Deadline: Book by November 7, 2024
Hotel Address: 2713 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002
Hotel Phone Number: (504) 835-4141
