Hanshi Larry Isaac’s Valentine Classic Open Karate Tournament 2026
Schedule
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Living Water Christian School | Jacksonville, NC
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LOCATION: Living Water Christian School, 3980 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville, NC 28540ELIGIBILITY: Open to all styles and systems. No musical kata
BLACK BELT MEETING: Starts at 9:30 AM, be on time!
TOURNAMENT STARTS: 10 AM
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: All color belts first: Weapons, Kata/Forms, Kumite/Sparring
Adult Black Belts will be at the end
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: Sleep Inn, Jacksonville
Phone #: 910-478-0099 Rooms will go fast, so call early to make your reservations.
COMPETITORS: You may enter one Kata division, one Weapons division, and one Sparring division.
NOTE: All judges must be in a gi or suit (tie is optional)
Only judges, score keepers, and competitors will be allowed on the floor. No exceptions.
AWARDS: First, Second, and Third place trophies will be awarded in each division.
EQUIPMENT: Groin cup, head gear, hand and foot gear (must be foam dipped), and mouthpiece (mandatory).
COMPETITORS ENTRY FEE: $70 if registered by Feb 1st, $100 at the door
SPECTATORS (ages 5 and below are free): $10 if pre-registered, $20 at the door per person.
No refunds, Cash Only at the door, No checks accepted day of the tournament
THIS IS A TRADITIONAL TOURNAMENT: Only white or black gi will be allowed for competitors. The only exception is for Chinese style martial artists who may wear their traditional, colored uniform. A competitor may wear a combination of white top and black bottoms, but it must be a traditional gi. No T-shirts, cut-offs or otomix pants will be allowed during the competition. This also applies for sparring (Kumite).
Payments can be mailed to: 4075-1 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540 or call: 910-340-3936
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Seminar: TBD
Hosted by: White Tiger Self Defense Academy
Green belts and above invited, however must be 16 years and older to attend. Special exceptions may be made for junior black belts upon approval of Kwan Jang Nim Albright.
Location: White Tiger Self Defense Academy - 4075-1 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC
Cost $20 cash at the door.
Register at this link or with the QR code that will be on the posted flyer
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