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2026
GMA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: Saturday June 6th, 2026
*NEW* Location: Conestoga College
299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener
Online Registration
This contest is sanctioned by an organization recognized by the Province of Ontario
This is a martial arts event sanctioned by Karate Ontario
Competition Start Times:
9:00 am - Black Belts
10:00 a m - 8 & under
11:00 am - All Remaining Colour Belts
Black Belt Grand Champion:
Black Belt Adult Forms
(Men and women separate)
Black Belt Adult Sparring
(Men and women separate)
Jr. Black Belt 1 7 & Under Forms
(Boys and girls separate)
2026 Registration Fees
Pre-Registration Fees:
$65 for 1 event
$20 for each additional event
(Excluding Trad Challenge)
$50 for Trad Challenge
At-the-door Registration Fees:
(Cash only)
$80 for 1 event
$25 for each additional event
Spectator Fees:
(Cash only)
$10 for spectators 12 & older
$5 for spectators ages of 5-11 yrs. old
Free for spectators 4 and under
Pre-registration due by May 2026
Tournament Information
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Competitors must compete at the age they were on January 1, 2026
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Please confirm with your instructor which belt category to enter. Divisions are by belt level, not experience level
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Competitors may chose to move up an age and/or rank division but cannot move down
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Traditional Weapons - Non tapered bo
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Creative Weapons - No releases, no music
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Open - Releases allowed, music optional
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Competitors must supply their own music player
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We have the right to split and combine divisions due to size
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If only 1 competitor in a division, they may chose to receive the 1st or move up a division
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Light contact to the head allowed. Excessive contact can lead to penalty point or disqualification
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Safety Equipment (Head Gear, Mouth Piece, Gloves, Kicks, Groin Protection (for male competitors)) is MANDATORY in ALL SPARRING DIVISIONS. Black Belt divisions also require shin pads and elbow pads.