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NASKA Cancels 2020 Season Early Due to Covid-19

By |2020-08-24T19:45:16-05:00August 23rd, 2020|Competitors, COVID-19, NASKA World Event, Tournament Review|

From NASKA President Larry Carnahan: To All NASKA Members, Officials, Competitors, Fans and Volunteers: It is with great regret that I am announcing that due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the 2020 NASKA Season is ending effective immediately.  There will be no in-person NASKA sanctioned events approved or held for the remainder of 2020.  This difficult [...]

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Compete Internationals: Showmanship and Competition in the Sun

By |2020-03-10T10:44:00-05:00March 10th, 2020|NASKA Event, Tournament Review|

Compete Internationals held in Ontario, California is one of the feel-good events of the season. Everyone has great things to say, and the sheer number of divisions and events offered is truly staggering. That, coupled with a huge focus on underbelt competition gives it an extra helping of the family-friendly feelings. Hosted by Mohamed Jahanvash [...]

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A New Chapter to Competition: The AKA Warrior Cup

By |2020-02-15T10:01:46-06:00February 15th, 2020|NASKA Event, Tournament, Tournament Review|

The 2020 AKA Warrior Cup has made a habit out of redefining itself and pushing towards bigger and better things with every iteration and this year was no exception. With a new location in the Sheraton Grand in downtown Chicago, a new layout necessitated by the change, and some major tweaks to the schedule, there [...]

Diamond Nationals: Change Up and Growth

By |2019-12-01T09:55:35-06:00November 15th, 2019|NASKA Event, Tournament Review|

Diamonds Nationals this year was a little something different. Kicking off on November 4th in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the new location provided both competitors and families with a slew of options not available in previous years, but also with additional challenges. The change in date also caused some minor conflictions with many. This [...]

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U.S. Capitol Classics/China Open: Grace in the Storm

By |2020-02-21T12:49:28-06:00August 29th, 2019|NASKA Event, Tournament, Tournament Review|

The 2019 US Capitol Classics/China Open was a statement in elegance. Located at National Harbor Maryland in the beautiful Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, there was a sense of grandeur and luxury that isn’t matched anywhere else. Despite the beautiful and wonderful accommodations. The US Capitol Classics/China Open had one major issue. Internet. Friday [...]

Tradition and Innovation: Quebec Open 2019

By |2019-06-11T09:07:57-05:00June 8th, 2019|Tournament Review|

The Quebec Open is always talked about in fond tones. From the spectacular night show to the inclusive feel, it’s an event that has a different flavor than many other events. Claire Concozza, David Bossinotte, and Samuel Gagnon hosted the 2019 Quebec Open, on April 26th and 27th held at PEPS, Laval University in Quebec [...]

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39 Years of Awesome: Ocean State Grand Nationals

By |2019-06-02T21:22:24-05:00June 2nd, 2019|KRANE, NASKA Event, NASKA World Event, Tournament, Tournament Review, WKC|

It’s safe to say the Ocean State Grand Nationals outdid itself again in its 39th year, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats on multiple occasions over the course of what turned out to be an unforgettable weekend. The annual open sport karate and martial arts tournament took place on April 12th through [...]

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SMA Live with Raymond Daniels.

By |2019-05-04T14:19:09-05:00May 4th, 2019|Tournament Review|

Mallory: Hey everybody. Welcome to SMA Live. It is a wonderful Saturday, March 23rd. We have just gotten back from Irish Open, California, and all this other stuff. Of course, joining me is my staple co-host, Ross Levine! Ross, how you doing brother? I know you had the flu, how are you feeling?   Ross: [...]

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Go International – 2019 Quebec Open – Live Streams

By |2019-04-27T20:12:59-05:00April 26th, 2019|Social Media, Tournament, Tournament Review, Videos|

The 2019 Quebec Open is part of the NASKA World Tour and is also a WAKO rated event. This event was voted best tournament of 2018 in the SportMartialArts.com Viewers' Choice Poll and has a night show you will not forget. Check out the great live streams from this event - broadcast exclusively by [...]

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Amazing Live Streams – 2019 ITF World Championships

By |2019-04-27T10:49:19-05:00April 26th, 2019|Social Media, Tournament, Tournament Review, Videos|

Inzell, Germany was the setting for the 2019 ITF World Championships! Check out live streams from SportMartialArts.com from the Opening Ceremony, all the rings and the Closing Finals! Finals Streams - Saturday, April 27, 2019 Saturday, April 27, 2019 - PM Competition [...]

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