Events & Seminars
Competition, when done in a respectable manner, drives individuals to become better and to achieve more goals. It teaches us valuable life skills, such as good sportsmanship, drive, and the desire to win. There are many different levels in which competition can be a useful tool. You can compete with others, you can compete with yourself, or your team may compete against other teams. In whichever manner you chose to compete, creating a habit, or a drive to win, will help you become a champion in life.
The Regional Series is always working to improve event quality and provide the very best in Martial Arts competition. If you have any suggestions or concerns about competition rules, divisions, or general ideas for improving area events please reach out to the event promoter or our office and we will be happy to consider your ideas in an effort to promote industry growth, stability and retention. For more information about each event click the flyer link, or contact the promoter.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2025 calendar will be updated as additional information is made available. Events listed below is for informational purposes. We encourage all martial arts competitors and schools to attend as many events within our area as possible in order to help keep our martial arts community alive and thriving. Events listed are all OPEN to individuals, schools, styles and organizations.
KUMITE CLASSIC 2/28-3/1/25
Location: Arnold Sports Festival
Ohio Expo Center - Lausche Bldg
717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
Promoter: Bill Viola, Jr.
Phone: 724-640-2111
Email: bill@kumiteclassic.com
FOUR SEASONS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 4/13/24
Location: Rosemore Middle School
4800 Langley Ave., Whitehall, OH 43213
Promoter: Rick Moore
Phone: 614-235-1036
Email: rmarickmoore@yahoo.com
CIRCLE CITY KICKS OPEN - 5/18/24
Location: Pleasure Run Elementary School
1800 N. Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Promoter: Charles Ingram
Phone: 317-4184712
Email: charlesingram29@yahoo.com
GREAT LAKES PRO-AM 6/8/25
Location: Southfield Pavilion
26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
Promoter: Richard Plowden
Phone: 313-452-7215
Email: plowdenskarate@gmail.com
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 3/14-15/25
Location: Hillvue Heights
3219 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Promoter: Marty Eubanks
Phone: 270-202-7637
Email: martyeubankskarate@gmail.com
WMAC CHAMPIONSHIPS 3/29/25
Location: Army National Guard
10050 Woodlawn Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45215
Promoter: Norene Price
Phone: 513-771-3315
Email: wmac.teamusa@gmail.com
SILVER SUN SHOWDOWN 5/18/24
Location: Hazelwood East High School
11300 Dunn Road, St. Louis, MO 63138
Promoter: Terry Creamer
Phone: 636-279-3730
BATTLE OF ATLANTA 6/13-15/24
Location: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
2450 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
Promoter: Greg Ruth & Toby Ruth
Phone: 270-498-5165
Email: hello@battleofatlanta.com
Website: www.thebattleofatlanta.com
THE CHALLENGE 4/13/24
Location: Rizpah Temple
3300 Hanson Road, Madisonville, KY 42431
Promoter: Shaun Vickery
Phone: 270-836-6559
Email: madcitymat@hotmail.com
SET IT OFF TOURNAMENT 4/26/25
Location: Saint Athanasius Church-School
5915 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
Promoters: Fred Dillon & Celita Dillon
Phone: 502-544-2467 or 502-435-1905
Email: dcelita@yahoo.com
Event Flyer - PDF
GREAT LAKES NATIONALS 5/25-26/24
Location: Courtyard by Marriott
165 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611
Promoter: John Venson, II
Phone: 773-398-5425
Email: TriasFighter@gmail.com
WKU WORLD USA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 6/TBA/24
Location: Vanderburgh County 4H Auditorium
201 E. Boonville New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47725
Promoter: Lori Stanley
Email: loristanley@gmail.com
KLASSIC KUP CHAMPIONSHIPS 7/12/25
Location: TBA
Columbus, OH
Promoter: Robert Perry
Phone: 614-975-2217
Email: tpak213@gmail.com
KICK FEST CHAMPIONSHIPS 7/TBA/2025
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
Promoters: Khalid A. Raheem and Romeo Cross, Jr.
Phone: 330-303-8170
Email: msection18@gmail.com
OZARK MOUNTAIN NATIONALS 7/25-26/25
Location: Oasis Inn and Convention Center
2546 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO 65803
Promoter: Richard Osborn, Jr.
Phone: 417-496-5038
Email: ownkarate@gmail.com
REGION 8 NATIONALS - 10/5/24
Location: Northwest Recreation Center
1600 Princeton Drive, Dayton, OH 45406
Promoter: Roger Haines & Steven Allen
Phone: 937-479-5992 or 937-554-2919
Email: regsallen@aol.com
KENTUCKY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 11/16/24
Location: Sports of All Sports
10094 Investment Way, Florence, KY 41042
Promoter: Will Schneider
Phone: 606-6825296
Email: was8189@gmail.com
2024 YEAR END NATIONALS 12/6-7/24
Location: Welcome All Park Multi-Purpose Facilty
4255 Will Lee Road, South Fulton, GA 303
Promoter: Tony Young
Phone: 404-763-8939
Email: tonyyoungallstar@aol.com