Kyokushin Karate Events

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Promotional flyer for the 34th American International Karate Championships featuring Kyokushin competitors.
34th American International Karate Championships

The 34th American International Karate Championships will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Albion High School, 302 East Avenue, Albion, New York 14411.

Hosted by USA-IFK Kyokushin and co-promoted by Shihan Mike Monaco and Shihan Karl Biedlingmaier, the AIKC is one of the longest-running Kyokushin tournaments in the United States.

This year’s event will feature:

• Knockdown and Semi-Contact Kumite
• Open Hand Kata
• Weapons Kata
• Junior and Adult Divisions
• Open competition for all styles and organizations

Registration IS OPEN: CLICK HERE

For the tournament package: CLICK HERE

Promotional flyer for the 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships (USIKC), featuring Kyokushin karate competitors in action and tournament information for January 16, 2027, in Albany, New York.
9th United States International Kyokushin Championships

Save the Date – January 16, 2027!

USA-IFK Kyokushin Karate is pleased to announce the 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships (USIKC), taking place on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York.

The USIKC brings together Kyokushin karate practitioners from across the United States and abroad for a day of spirited competition, sportsmanship, and martial arts excellence.

Competitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in kata, semi-contact kumite, full-contact knockdown fighting, and weapons competition.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
  • Location: Albany Capital Center, Albany, New York
  • Events: Kata, Semi-Contact, Full-Contact, and Weapons
  • Registration: Goes Live at midnight October 31st. Click here.
  • Spectator Tickets, T-Shirts, Judges Passes & Sayonara Tickets can all be purchased at: Click Here.
  • Tournament Information Packet: Click Here.

Whether you’re stepping onto the tatami to compete or coming to support your dojo and fellow karateka, we look forward to welcoming you to Albany for another exciting USIKC!

Osu!






From national tournaments to international training camps, the USA-IFK calendar brings together everything happening across our Kyokushin community. Whether you’re preparing for your next belt grading, planning to attend a seminar, or traveling to support a team abroad, this is the place to stay informed and get involved.