Qualify for AAU National Championship and Junior Olympics
CMX Weapons/Forms: These divisions allow competitors to showcase movements from both traditional and contemporary martial arts styles. Gymnastics is allowed.
Traditional Forms: This is an exciting new head to head, bracket style division. These Divisions are defined as an event involving an individual performing a pre-arranged series of empty-handed movements without music.
Double Elimination Point Sparring: point sparring is a tournament-style competition where participants score points by delivering controlled, precise strikes to designated target areas, emphasizing technique and speed.
Although you do not have to be a member for this Inaugural event, it is highly recommended since you will get the benefits of AAU Insurance.
Besides, some age groups, extreme and creative will combine into CMX and most traditional forms divisions will become Bracketed instead scored. This will create a very exciting head to head competition
The AAU is America's premier governing body for Amateur Sports. They are the only true National Organization that provides a pathway to a true National Championship and the Junior Olympics
This marks the first time that Open Sport Karate will offer a consistent standard of Rules, Regulations & Procedures across all platforms. No matter where you compete, in any state, any USA Sport Karate/AAU Event you will have the same experience of Excellence.