Registration is officially open for the 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships (USIKC), which will take place on January 16, 2027, at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York, USA.
Organized by USA-IFK Kyokushin Karate, the international tournament will bring together Kyokushin karate practitioners from the United States and around the world for a day of competition, sportsmanship, and martial arts excellence.
The championship will feature several competitive disciplines, including open-hand kata, IFK kata, weapons kata, semi-contact kumite, and full-contact knockdown fighting. The tournament will also include divisions for different ages and weight categories, as well as adaptive karate competition.
Competitors, coaches, and teams are encouraged to register and begin preparing for this major international Kyokushin event.
Registration and Tournament Information
Registration is now open!
Participants can complete their registration through the official USA-IFK website:
REGISTER HERE – 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships
The organizers have also released the official 21-page tournament information packet, containing essential details for competitors, coaches, officials, and spectators.
The packet includes:
Competition rules and judging procedures
Tournament schedule and registration instructions
Required protective equipment
Official tournament hotel information
Additional event information
VIEW THE OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION PACKET
All competitors and coaches are advised to review the official tournament packet before completing their registration.
The 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships promises another exciting gathering of the international Kyokushin community, bringing athletes together to demonstrate their skills, determination, and fighting spirit.
Mark your calendars for January 16, 2027, and register now to be part of the championship in Albany, New York!
