Registration is now closed. Thank you to all of those who have registered and Good Luck!
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 February 12, 2025
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
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).
merchandise
2025 Winter Games Long Sleeves
The 2025 Meijer State Games of Michigan Winter Games merch is here! Whether you're competing or cheering from the sidelines, show off your support with our long-sleeve, available in youth and adult unisex sizes.
STATE GAMES OF AMERICA
This event is a qualifying event for the 2026 State Games of America. Any athletes who place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd has the opportunity to compete in the 2026 State Games of America hosted in Happy Valley, PA.
Visit the State Games of America website for more information and to get registered for #SGA2026.
