Karate
EVENT DATE
February 15, 2025
LOCATION
East Rockford Middle School
8615 9 Mile Road NE
Rockford, MI 49341 (directions)
Click here to view the parking map and entrance.
SCHEDULE
10:00am - 10:40am Registration
10:45am Rules Meeting - Mandatory
11:00am Competition begins
(Subject to change)
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Sensei Jon Ruiter
senseiruiter@gmail.com
ENTRY FEES
Pre-registration: $40 for the first event and $5 for each additional event
After February 1: $50 for the first event and $5 for each additional event
Registration closes TBD
Onsite Registration Available at a Higher Rate
FORMAT
The Meijer State Games of Michigan Open Karate Championships will be open to all styles and schools within the state of Michigan and surrounding states.
DIVISIONS
Categories: Forms, Weapons, and Sparring
Adults: Brown Belts & under, Black Belt
Senior (40+), Super Senior (55+) and Kids (6 to 17): Novice and Advanced
Novice = less than 1.5 years (white, orange, yellow belts) 6th KYU and Below
Advanced = 1.5 years or more (blue, brown and black belts) 5th KYU and Higher
*Must have at least 5 participants to hold a division
RULES
2025 Rules coming soon
SPECTATOR FEE
$5 for adults
$3 for children 12 and younger
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Judges are asked to wear a uniform if judging
AWARDS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for each division and gender (youth divisions will not be separated by gender).