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    Seminars, championships, examinations and courses from the organizations behind our styles.

    NOVEMBER 2026

    Poster: 2026 SKIF World Championships
    NOV9SHOTOKAN · WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

    2026 SKIF World Championships

    Nov 9–15, 2026

    Antalya, Turkey

    Details on SKIF ↗
    Poster: Nagato Soke Seminar — Tasmania (sold out)
    NOV13BUJINKAN · SEMINAR

    Nagato Soke Seminar — Tasmania (sold out)

    Nov 13–15, 2026

    Bushinden Tasmania Dōjō, Tasmania, Australia

    Details on Bujinkan ↗
    Poster: 2026 Asian Taekwon-Do Open & Technical Seminar
    NOV13ITF TAEKWON-DO · SEMINAR

    2026 Asian Taekwon-Do Open & Technical Seminar

    Nov 13–15, 2026

    Taipei, Chinese Taipei

    Details on ITF ↗
    Poster: 2026 SWKIF Fall Seitei Iaidō Seminar, Inoue Cup Taikai & Shinsa
    NOV13SEITEI IAIDŌ · SEMINAR, TAIKAI & SHINSA

    2026 SWKIF Fall Seitei Iaidō Seminar, Inoue Cup Taikai & Shinsa

    Nov 13–15, 2026

    Greenhill School, Addison (Dallas), Texas

    Details on SWKIF / DFWKIK ↗
    Poster: ITF America Online Instructor Technical Seminar
    NOV14ITF TAEKWON-DO · ONLINE

    ITF America Online Instructor Technical Seminar

    Nov 14, 2026 · 2:00–4:00 PM

    Online (Zoom)

    Details on ITF America ↗
    Poster: Maple Cup 2026 — Women's World Kendo Team Training Event
    NOV14KENDŌ · INTERNATIONAL TRAINING EVENT

    Maple Cup 2026 — Women's World Kendo Team Training Event

    Nov 14–15, 2026

    Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond (Vancouver), BC, Canada

    Details on Canadian Kendo Federation ↗
    Poster: Madre de Deus International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    NOV14BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Madre de Deus International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Nov 14–15, 2026

    Madre de Deus, Bahia, Brazil

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Atlanta Fall International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    NOV14BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Atlanta Fall International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Nov 14–15, 2026

    College Park, Georgia

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: New Jersey Fall International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    NOV21BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    New Jersey Fall International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Nov 21–22, 2026

    Secaucus, New Jersey

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: São Paulo BJJ Pro & Kids International
    NOV21BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · CHAMPIONSHIP

    São Paulo BJJ Pro & Kids International

    Nov 21–22, 2026

    Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: JCCC Senior Kendo Tournament
    NOV21KENDŌ · TOURNAMENT

    JCCC Senior Kendo Tournament

    Nov 21, 2026

    Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Details on Kendo Ontario ↗
    Poster: 61st All Hawaii Karate Championships
    NOV22KARATE · CHAMPIONSHIP

    61st All Hawaii Karate Championships

    Nov 22, 2026

    Radford High School, Honolulu, Hawaii

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: International Instructor Course Honduras 2026
    NOV27ITF TAEKWON-DO · INSTRUCTOR COURSE

    International Instructor Course Honduras 2026

    Nov 27–29, 2026

    Tegucigalpa, Honduras

    Details on ITF ↗
    Poster: 2026 USA Karate Referee Licensing Seminar
    NOV27KARATE · REFEREE SEMINAR

    2026 USA Karate Referee Licensing Seminar

    Nov 27, 2026

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    Details on USA Karate ↗
    Poster: Paris Fall International Open (Gi & No-Gi)
    NOV28BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Paris Fall International Open (Gi & No-Gi)

    Nov 28–29, 2026

    Paris, France

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Balneário Camboriú International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    NOV28BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Balneário Camboriú International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Nov 28–29, 2026

    Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Details on IBJJF ↗

    DECEMBER 2026

    Poster: Seminar with Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei — Campbell
    DEC1SHOTOKAN · SEMINAR

    Seminar with Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei — Campbell

    Dec 1, 2026

    Campbell Community Center, Campbell, California

    Details on SKIF-USA ↗
    Poster: ABADÁ-Capoeira 2026 Batizado, Jogos Educativos & Workshop Series
    DEC2CAPOEIRA · BATIZADO & WORKSHOPS

    ABADÁ-Capoeira 2026 Batizado, Jogos Educativos & Workshop Series

    Dec 2–6, 2026 (Jogos Dec 5 · Batizado Dec 6)

    ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco, 3221 22nd St., San Francisco, California

    Details on ABADÁ-Capoeira ↗
    Poster: Seminar with Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei — Alameda
    DEC2SHOTOKAN · SEMINAR

    Seminar with Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei — Alameda

    Dec 2, 2026

    Alameda Dojo, Alameda, California

    Details on SKIF-USA ↗
    Poster: Japanese National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi & No-Gi)
    DEC3BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

    Japanese National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi & No-Gi)

    Dec 3–4, 2026

    Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Seminar with Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei — San Rafael
    DEC3SHOTOKAN · SEMINAR

    Seminar with Fumitoshi Kanazawa Sensei — San Rafael

    Dec 3, 2026

    Albert J. Boro Community Center, San Rafael, California

    Details on SKIF-USA ↗
    Poster: Master International Jiu-Jitsu Championship Asia & Asian Kids
    DEC4BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · CHAMPIONSHIP

    Master International Jiu-Jitsu Championship Asia & Asian Kids

    Dec 4–6, 2026

    Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: SKIF-USA Live Virtual Training with Daizo Kanazawa Sensei
    DEC5SHOTOKAN · ONLINE TRAINING

    SKIF-USA Live Virtual Training with Daizo Kanazawa Sensei

    Dec 5, 2026

    Online (Zoom)

    Details on SKIF-USA ↗
    Poster: 3rd Annual Ciraco's Karate AAU Invitational
    DEC5KARATE · TOURNAMENT

    3rd Annual Ciraco's Karate AAU Invitational

    Dec 5, 2026

    Socastee High School, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: Dublin Fall International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    DEC5BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Dublin Fall International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Dec 5–6, 2026

    Dublin, Ireland

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Waco International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    DEC5BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Waco International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Dec 5–6, 2026

    Waco, Texas

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026 (+ Kids)
    DEC10BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

    World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026 (+ Kids)

    Dec 10–12, 2026

    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Tournament of Champions Taekwondo Championships
    DEC13TAEKWONDO · NATIONAL QUALIFIER

    Tournament of Champions Taekwondo Championships

    Dec 13, 2026

    Fort Myers Skatium, Fort Myers, Florida

    Details on AAU Taekwondo ↗
    Poster: Paul Masse Dai Shihan — Ninpō Taijutsu Seminar
    DEC15BUJINKAN · SEMINAR

    Paul Masse Dai Shihan — Ninpō Taijutsu Seminar

    Dec 15–17, 2026

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    Details on Bujinkan ↗
    Poster: 20th All Japan Student Kendo Open Tournament
    DEC18KENDŌ · INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT

    20th All Japan Student Kendo Open Tournament

    Dec 18–20, 2026 (Dec 18: international dan exam & seminar)

    Kita Gas Arena Sapporo 46, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

    Details on Canadian Kendo Federation ↗
    Poster: AIITA Nationals 2026
    DEC27ITF TAEKWON-DO · CHAMPIONSHIP

    AIITA Nationals 2026

    Dec 27–29, 2026

    Bhogeswari Phukanani Indoor Stadium, Guwahati, India

    Details on ITF ↗

    JANUARY 2027

    Poster: Rio Summer International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    JAN8BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Rio Summer International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Jan 8–10, 2027

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027
    JAN13BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

    European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027

    Jan 13–23, 2027

    Odivelas, Lisbon, Portugal

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Dallas Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    JAN16BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Dallas Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Jan 16–17, 2027

    Dallas, Texas

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: San Jose Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    JAN16BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    San Jose Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Jan 16–17, 2027

    San Jose, California

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: AAU Puerto Rico Karate District Championship
    JAN17KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Puerto Rico Karate District Championship

    Jan 17, 2027

    Puerto Rico

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: Atlanta Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    JAN23BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Atlanta Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Jan 23–24, 2027

    College Park, Georgia

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: International Kata Seminar with Jesús del Moral & Sandra Sánchez (Olympic Champion)
    JAN26KARATE · INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

    International Kata Seminar with Jesús del Moral & Sandra Sánchez (Olympic Champion)

    Jan 26–27, 2027 · 5:30–9:00 PM

    COS Sports Plaza, Metro Park, Juan Díaz, Panama City, Panama

    Details on OGKK Panamá ↗
    Poster: Los Angeles Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    JAN30BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Los Angeles Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Jan 30–31, 2027

    Los Angeles, California

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Florida Kick-Off Tournament & Clinics
    JAN30KARATE · TOURNAMENT

    Florida Kick-Off Tournament & Clinics

    Jan 30, 2027

    Havert L. Fenn Center, Fort Pierce, Florida

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: Campeonato Sul-Brasileiro de Jiu-Jitsu & Kids International
    JAN30BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · CHAMPIONSHIP

    Campeonato Sul-Brasileiro de Jiu-Jitsu & Kids International

    Jan 30–31, 2027

    São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Details on IBJJF ↗

    FEBRUARY 2027

    Poster: Memphis International Open (Gi & No-Gi)
    FEB6BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Memphis International Open (Gi & No-Gi)

    Feb 6, 2027

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Kentucky Karate State Championships & Qualifier
    FEB6KARATE · STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    Kentucky Karate State Championships & Qualifier

    Feb 6, 2027

    Thomas More University, Kentucky

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: 2027 AAU Taekwondo Super Regional East
    FEB13TAEKWONDO · SUPER REGIONAL

    2027 AAU Taekwondo Super Regional East

    Feb 13, 2027

    Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida

    Details on AAU Taekwondo ↗
    Poster: London International Open (Gi & No-Gi)
    FEB13BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    London International Open (Gi & No-Gi)

    Feb 13–14, 2027

    London, United Kingdom

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: AAU Pacific Southwest District Karate Championship
    FEB13KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Pacific Southwest District Karate Championship

    Feb 13, 2027

    UC San Diego Main Gym, San Diego, California

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: 29th Detroit Kendo Tournament, Seminar & MWKF Promotion Exams
    FEB13KENDŌ · TOURNAMENT & SHINSA

    29th Detroit Kendo Tournament, Seminar & MWKF Promotion Exams

    Feb 13–14, 2027

    Wylie E. Groves High School, Beverly Hills, Michigan

    Details on Midwest Kendo Federation ↗
    Poster: Albuquerque International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    FEB13BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Albuquerque International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Feb 13–14, 2027

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: AAU Florida District Karate Championship
    FEB20KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Florida District Karate Championship

    Feb 20, 2027

    Havert L. Fenn Center, Fort Pierce, Florida

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: Austin Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)
    FEB20BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Austin Winter International Open (Gi, No-Gi & Kids)

    Feb 20–21, 2027

    Round Rock, Texas

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: AAU Karate Central District / Illinois State Championship
    FEB21KARATE · STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Karate Central District / Illinois State Championship

    Feb 21, 2027

    Adversity Volleyball, Wood Dale, Illinois

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: West Virginia AAU District Karate Championship
    FEB27KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    West Virginia AAU District Karate Championship

    Feb 27, 2027

    Nathan Goff Armory, Clarksburg, West Virginia

    Details on AAU Karate ↗

    MARCH 2027

    Poster: Okinawa Ryūei-ryū Ryūhō-kai Pan-America Seminar & Black Belt Exam
    MAR5RYŪEI-RYŪ · SEMINAR & DAN EXAM

    Okinawa Ryūei-ryū Ryūhō-kai Pan-America Seminar & Black Belt Exam

    Mar 5–7, 2027

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Details on ORRKKO ↗
    Poster: Noguchi Soke Tai Kai — USA
    MAR5BUJINKAN · TAIKAI

    Noguchi Soke Tai Kai — USA

    Mar 5–7, 2027

    Dayton Bujinkan Dojo, Moraine (Dayton), Ohio

    Details on Bujinkan ↗
    Poster: Annual SKIF Houston Gasshuku 2027
    MAR6SHOTOKAN · GASSHUKU

    Annual SKIF Houston Gasshuku 2027

    Mar 6–7, 2027

    Trotter Family YMCA, Houston, Texas

    Details on SKIF-USA ↗
    Poster: 2027 Ohio District Karate Championship
    MAR6KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    2027 Ohio District Karate Championship

    Mar 6, 2027

    Ronnie Grandison Sports Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: 2027 ITF International Instructor Course
    MAR12ITF TAEKWON-DO · INSTRUCTOR COURSE

    2027 ITF International Instructor Course

    Mar 12–14, 2027

    DoubleTree by Hilton, Orlando, Florida

    Details on ITF America ↗
    Poster: 2027 AAU New York Metropolitan State Taekwondo Championships
    MAR12TAEKWONDO · STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    2027 AAU New York Metropolitan State Taekwondo Championships

    Mar 12–13, 2027

    Carle Place, New York

    Details on AAU Taekwondo ↗
    Poster: AAU North Carolina District Karate Championship
    MAR13KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU North Carolina District Karate Championship

    Mar 13, 2027

    Wake Tech Community College, Raleigh, North Carolina

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: Geneva International Open (Gi & No-Gi)
    MAR13BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · OPEN

    Geneva International Open (Gi & No-Gi)

    Mar 13–14, 2027

    Geneva, Switzerland

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027
    MAR16BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP

    Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027

    Mar 16–21, 2027

    Kissimmee, Florida

    Details on IBJJF ↗
    Poster: AAU Indiana District Karate Championship
    MAR19KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Indiana District Karate Championship

    Mar 19–20, 2027

    Clay Middle School, Indiana

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: Florida AAU West Coast Invitational
    MAR20KARATE · TOURNAMENT

    Florida AAU West Coast Invitational

    Mar 20, 2027

    Saint Leo University, St. Leo, Florida

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: 2027 AAU North American Open
    MAR26KARATE · NATIONAL EVENT

    2027 AAU North American Open

    Mar 26–28, 2027

    Rio Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

    Details on AAU Karate ↗

    APRIL 2027

    Poster: 2027 AAU Taekwondo Ohio State Championship
    APR3TAEKWONDO · STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    2027 AAU Taekwondo Ohio State Championship

    Apr 3, 2027

    Lakota East High School, Liberty Township, Ohio

    Details on AAU Taekwondo ↗
    Poster: AAU Middle Atlantic Karate Championship
    APR10KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Middle Atlantic Karate Championship

    Apr 10, 2027

    Forks Township Community Center, Easton, Pennsylvania

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: AAU Florida Gold Coast District Karate Championship
    APR17KARATE · DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Florida Gold Coast District Karate Championship

    Apr 17, 2027

    Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida

    Details on AAU Karate ↗

    MAY 2027

    Poster: AAU Karate Training Camp, Clinics & Team Qualifier
    MAY1KARATE · CAMP

    AAU Karate Training Camp, Clinics & Team Qualifier

    May 1, 2027

    Adversity Volleyball, Wood Dale, Illinois

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: Colorado AAU Taekwondo State Championship & National Qualifier
    MAY1TAEKWONDO · STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

    Colorado AAU Taekwondo State Championship & National Qualifier

    May 1–2, 2027

    Colorado

    Details on AAU Taekwondo ↗
    Poster: AAU Region 6 Karate Championship
    MAY2KARATE · REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Region 6 Karate Championship

    May 2, 2027

    Adversity Volleyball, Wood Dale, Illinois

    Details on AAU Karate ↗
    Poster: AAU Florida Super Regional Karate Championship
    MAY8KARATE · REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

    AAU Florida Super Regional Karate Championship

    May 8, 2027

    DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal, Orlando, Florida

    Details on AAU Karate ↗

    JUNE 2027

    JULY 2027

    Poster: 2027 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships
    JUL7WT TAEKWONDO · NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

    2027 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships

    Jul 7–11, 2027

    Fort Worth, Texas

    Details on USA Taekwondo ↗

    AUGUST 2027

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    OCTOBER 2027

    NOVEMBER 2027