We would like to formally invite you to the 2nd Tournament of The NCKA Season, The 2025 Central States Karate Championships!

NEW LOCATION FOR 2025: Hopkins North Middle School

This Event is open to all martial artists and competitors.

Please note that EVERY Competitor that is competing in Mega Team, Team Forms, and Team Sparring divisions must be registered individually.

BELT LEVELS:
Beginner: White / Gold / Green
Intermediate: Blue / Purple
Advanced: Red / Brown / Black Stripe
Black Belt

NCKA RULE BOOK: https://www.nckablackbelt.com/rules

8:15 AM - Doors Open - Registration and Check-In Begin
9:00 AM - PKS Divisions
9:45 AM - Mega Team Divisions
10:30 AM - Black Belt Forms and Weapons followed by Grand Championships
All Under Black Belt Creative Forms, Creative Weapons, and Musical Divisions

11:30 AM - Performance Divisions
12:30 PM - All Black Belt and Under Black Belt Team Forms

1:00 PM - Afternoon Judges Meeting
1:30 PM - Under Black Belt Traditional Forms, Traditional Weapons, and Sparring

2:30 PM - Junior Black Belt Sparring Followed by Open Weight Sparring and Grand Championships
3:30 PM - Adult Black Belt Sparring Followed by Open Weight Sparring and Grand Championships