2024 Best of the Best Kata Championships

Download the Tournament information sheet and Entry Form

BMAI is hosting our annual in-school kata tournament to give our karate students an opportunity to learn about the performance aspect of karate. This is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their achievements and for family members to come show their support.  Students of any age or rank may participate as long as they know a kata well enough to show it.

Performing a kata in front of other people is a huge confidence-builder, but can be terrifying, too! The purpose of this event is for the students to build their confidence in a familiar atmosphere with the support of people they know and trust. The judges for the event will be BMAI instructors who will do their utmost to make this a positive learning experience for everyone.

Each competitor will receive a certificate of participation. Medals and certificates will be given out for the winners in each division. 

There is a $20 entry fee for one event. Additional events are $10 each. Competitors may enter up to 4 events. 

A rare, special recognition medal could be awarded if any individual or team sufficiently entertains the judges and audience members with an original “interpretation” of kata.  

 The divisions are:

Empty Hand Kata

Weapons Kata

Team Empty Hand Kata

Team Weapons Kata

Competitors should be warmed up and ready to go at 5:30. The competition will begin after some brief explanations of the procedure. The number of entries will determine the length of the event. Plan for the event to last until roughly 8:00.

Please ask an instructor if you have any questions about this exciting event!

Return the Entry form with payment by Thursday, Dec. 5^th

No Late Entries, or changes, will be accepted.