The Forge Championships 2026 When: July 24-25, 2026 Where: West Homewood Athletic Center, Birmingham, AL The Forge Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, is an exhilarating event showcasing various martial arts disciplines. Sanctioned by the Professional Martial Arts Conference (PROMAC), it highlights competition and camaraderie among athletes. Also, introducing for the first time, an Open Rank Padded Sword. We will be giving an Exclusive GOLDEN SWORD for the top competitor in this division! Competitors of all ages and skill levels can participate in: Traditional Forms and Weapons Point Sparring Continuous Sparring Creative and Musical Forms and Weapons (CMX) Team Demonstrations Team Sparring Stunt Workshop with Justin Ortiz, known for "Cobra Kai" and "Black Adam." Adaptive Divisions for inclusive competition. State-of-the-art venue at West Homewood Athletic Center.