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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:
Coming soon!
2026 Registration Fees
Coming soon!
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
Colour Belts
Age Category | Weapons | Forms | Sparring (Girls) | Sparring (Boys) | Open Weapons & Forms (Music Opt.) |
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Black Belts
Age Category | Trad Weapons | Creative Weapons | Open Forms & Weapons | Trad Forms | Sparring | Under 150lbs Sparring | 151-185lbs Sparring | 185lbs & Up Sparring |
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Para Martial Arts & Trad Challenge
Title | Division Number | Division Name |
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Para Martial Arts 17 & Under All Belts | 173 | 17 & Under All Belt |
Para Martial Arts 18 & Over All Belts | 174 | 18 & Over All Belt |
17 & Under Black Belt Trad Challenge | 175 | 17 & Under Black Belt |
18 & Over Black Belt Trad Challenge | 176 | 18 & Over Black Belt |