Invitational APL Karate Tournament!

Welcome to the Invitational APL Karate Tournament!

Join us for a thrilling day of martial arts competition at 11200 Scaggsville Rd. Whether you're a beginner or well-seasoned, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Watch as competitors showcase their skills in various karate disciplines. Come cheer on your favorite martial artists and witness impressive displays of strength, agility, and technique.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the excitement of live karate competition. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with high-flying kicks, powerful punches, and intense bouts. We can't wait to see you there!

The APL Karate Group cordially invites YOU to compete in our inaugural open karate tournement. This is a low-key, low-cost event for adults (age 20 or older) working for or afflicated with JHU/APL and/or D&S Studios.

The four event categories are kata, weapons, sparring, and breaking.

Kata: Traditional (1-person) and Sychronized (3-person).

Weapons: Traditional (1-person) and Sychronized (2-person).

Sparring: Zero Contact (3-steps, 90 seconds, 1-on-1), Contact (freestyle, 90 secs, 1-on-1), and Extreme Contact (freestyle, 3x60 seconds, 2-on-1)

Breaking: Techical (1/4" or 1/2" boards) and Power (1" boards)

For synchronized katas, you may bring your own team or be elected to be assigned to a 2 or 3-person team when you register. Teams will be randomly assigned based upon experience level.

When registering, please indicate your belt or experience level as a beginner, intermediate, or advanced martial artist.

COST - $20

The cost is $20 ($17.02 price + $2.98 fee) for any number of divisions across all categories in which you qualify. Esssentially, beginners and intermediates are limited to no-contact sparring (however, all must wear protective gear which will be available to borrow as needed). Examples of divisions for each level are below.

As a beginner (no, white, yellow, or orange), you may compete in traditional kata (1-person), sparring (no contact) and/or technical breaking (1/4" boards). This would be up to 3 divsions across 3 categories.

As an intermediate (green to purple), you may compete in traditional kata (1-person), team traditional kata (3-person), sparring (no contact), and/or technical/power breaking (1/2" or 1" boards). This would be up to 4 divisions across 3 catogeries.

As an advanced (red, brown, black), you may compete in traditional kata (1-person), weapons kata (1-person), team traditional kata (3-person), team weapons kata (2-person), contact sparring (1-on-1), extreme contact sparring (2-on-1), and power breaking (1" boards). This would be up to 7 divisions across 4 categories.

There is no refund policy; however, you may give your ticket to another person. Just email the organizers (email [email protected] or text 301-549-8199) in advance if you will be unable to attend and send your replacements contact information.

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