Team Paul Mitchell Makes Largest number of Pick Ups in Years
6 New Members and a New Position Created to Ensure TPM’s legacy continues [Providence, RI]: Team Paul Mitchell Karate announced today the addition of 6 new team members who will be debuting in the famed Black and White uniform at the upcoming Ocean State Grand [...]
AKA Warrior Cup – Better and Brighter
The AKA Warrior Cup has always been a definitive force in the Sport Karate World. Between its extensive history paired with the relentless innovation of the promoters, John Sharkey and Hunter Lyon, it’s an event that sets the bar with professionalism and quality every year. [...]
This Week in Sport Karate – August 30-Sept 5, 2021
This week was a bit light in action but there was still sport karate news to explore. Check it out! Do you know of another source of sport karate information that should be included in our weekly summary? Contact us at team@sportmartialarts.com with the link. Articles The Amazing Benefits of [...]
Amazing Benefits of Sport Martial Arts Competition
In an era of social distancing and interacting through electronics, sport martial arts tournament offer a platform for people of all ages to develop traits that will improve their lives. Ask nearly any former or current competitor about the positive impact of karate competition and you will hear about many benefits. Here are some of the best things you can [...]
This Week in Sport Karate – August 23-29, 2021
It was a busy week of competition and action in the world of sport karate. Check out everything that happened this week and stay up to date. Do you know of another source of sport karate information that should be included in our weekly summary? Contact us at team@sportmartialarts.com with the link. Articles [...]
WKC USA National Martial Arts Tournament: 2021 Highlights and Recaps
"The WKC is not just a league, it is a movement," stated Team USA Director and coach Richard Plowden as he opened day two of the WKC USA Nationals event. And with competitor-friendly rules, a structure that is affordable for most and strong leadership, Mr. Plowden's statement rings true. The structure of this international league is to bring countries together [...]
This Week in Sport Karate Competition – August 14-22, 2021
Sport karate is hot right now with former competitors as movie characters and doing stunts! Some fun podcasts happened this week and SportMartialArts.com debuted a new video series highlighting competitor stories. Check it all out for the week of August 14-22, 2021 in This Week in Sport Karate. Do you know of another source of sport karate information that should [...]
This Week in Sport Karate Competition – August 6-13, 2021
What happened in the world of sport karate this week? A whole bunch of stuff from Olympic dreams coming true to Last Airbender news. Check out what happened on the various channels. Do you know of another source of sport karate information that should be included in our weekly summary? Contact us at team@sportmartialarts.com with the link. Articles [...]
Battle of Atlanta: A Comeback for the Record Books
“It’s been a year.” That was the phrase that was heard over and over at this year’s Battle of Atlanta. Among the first of the big NASKA events to start rolling forward, post-covid. The Battle of Atlanta was a big jump for a lot of people to get back into the ring, as well as the in-person competition atmosphere. With [...]
NASKA Cancels 2020 Season Early Due to Covid-19
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 decision was made after extensive [...]
Quarantine: A Quick Update
Covid-19 It’s been rocking the world and as of this week, we’re all in limbo. Some of us still work, and the days progress much as before, just with less people. For others of us, our whole jobs have changed or been temporarily suspended. It’s a crazy time right now with closures and changes that affect us all on [...]
Compete Internationals: Showmanship and Competition in the Sun
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 and his entire family, Compete [...]
A New Chapter to Competition: The AKA Warrior Cup
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 were plenty of challenges for [...]
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Diamond Nationals: Back on the Mats
Corey Holzman2021-11-11T22:44:20-06:00November 11th, 2021|Comments Off on Diamond Nationals: Back on the Mats
Diamonds is Back! Diamonds has been a staple [...]
This Week in Sport Karate Competition – September 27-October 3, 2021
SportMartialArts.com2021-10-03T22:34:54-05:00October 3rd, 2021|Comments Off on This Week in Sport Karate Competition – September 27-October 3, 2021
Another great week of competition and growth in sport [...]
This Week in Sport Karate Competition – September 20-26, 2021
SportMartialArts.com2021-09-26T09:49:24-05:00September 26th, 2021|Comments Off on This Week in Sport Karate Competition – September 20-26, 2021
Explore more about the sport of martial arts competition [...]
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Karate Tournament Survival Kit
It's always hard to know what gear, snacks, and equipment you need to bring when you go to a karate tournament. Whether this is your first [...]
Amazing Benefits of Sport Martial Arts Competition
In an era of social distancing and interacting through electronics, sport martial arts tournament offer a platform for people of all ages to develop traits that [...]
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A New Chapter to Competition: The AKA Warrior Cup
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 [...]
U.S. Capitol Classics/China Open: Grace in the Storm
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 [...]
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5 Most Popular Hand Techniques For Successful Point Sparring
SportMartialArts.com2021-09-25T10:29:22-05:00September 25th, 2021|Comments Off on 5 Most Popular Hand Techniques For Successful Point Sparring
Point sparring is a great way to test out your martial arts skills in a controlled environment. In point sparring, the goal is to score points [...]