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).

MERCHANDISE coming soon

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.