31st American International Karate Championships

The 31st American International Karate Championships were held on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, in Holley, New York. Hosted by USA-IFK Kyokushin President Shihan Michael Monaco (8th Dan) and supported by the USA-IFK organization, this renowned full-contact Kyokushin tournament draws competitors from across the United States, Canada, and beyond. This year’s event featured more than 250 athletes competing in knockdown, semi-contact, kata, and weapons kata divisions, with over 750 spectators in attendance.

No tournament is successful without the help of volunteers. USA-IFK President, Shihan Michael Monaco, and AIKC Tournament Director Sensei Karl Biedlingmaier, wish to thank the multitude of volunteers who helped behind the scenes and made it all possible. We also wish to thank the many martial arts schools and organizations that continue to support the American International Karate Championships every year.

Coming up next for USA-IFK Kyokushin will be the 5th Annual United States International Kyokushin Championships on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Online registration will open soon. Visit uskyokushin.com.