2024 AAKF National Championships and Camp
The North Central Region is hosting the 2024 AAKF National Championships and Camp this summer in Bloomington MN! That makes is really close for all of us here in the Twin Cities.
The General Information packet (with forms) and the Regional Director (roster) packet is available for download here or a printed copy at the dojo.
The deadline for submitting participation paperwork to the NCR is May 20, 2024. The hotel deadline is May 20th.
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Spring Shiai! — Kata and Kumite — All Levels
A great opportunity to show off your best!
Presented by AAKF - North Central Region. Sign up here and join us!
$25/$40 family max
Kumite seminar
This seminar on kumite is about timing and basic timing drills. Gain insights on when to attack, when to defend, when to shift. Great training for new students with basic test skills
Presented by AAKF - North Central Region. Sign up here and join us!
$25/$40 family max
Kumite/Kata Shiai
Come join in this non-contact competition. A great opportunity to show off your best!
Presented by AAKF - North Central Region. Sign up here and join us!
$25/$40 family max
Personal Safety Course
This course is an introduction to personal safety and the four stages of self-protection: Awareness, Avoidance, Assertion, and Action. Classes include presentation on four levels of self-defense, partner role play, and practice in physical self-defense actions.
Wear comfortable clothes for easy movement. Self-defense practice involves partner work, so bring a friend!
Karate Camp for Kids!
Sensei Gina’s karate camps for kids are Monday through Friday from 8:30AM-5PM. The camps will include karate training, drills, games, crafts and indoor/outdoor free time. Each of the three camps will have a different theme so kids can attend all three with no repeat of the curriculum. Snacks and craft supplies are provided. $250 per child per week. Ages 6-13.
Please go to https://www.midwestkaratekids.org/summer-camps to learn more.
Karate Camp for Kids!
Sensei Gina’s karate camps for kids are Monday through Friday from 8:30AM-5PM. The camps will include karate training, drills, games, crafts and indoor/outdoor free time. Each of the three camps will have a different theme so kids can attend all three with no repeat of the curriculum. Snacks and craft supplies are provided. $250 per child per week. Ages 6-13.
Please go to https://www.midwestkaratekids.org/summer-camps to learn more.
Winter Shiai
Categories: (free sparing position – jiyu dachi)
• Level 1: 10th kyu – 8th kyu: Step in punch: one head, one body/ Kata heian shodan/nidan
• Level 2: 7th kyu – 6th kyu: Same as above; add a front kick / Kata heian sandan/yondan
• Level 3: 5th kyu – 4th Kyu: One oi-tsuki or gyaku tsuki head or body /One mae or mawashi geri body /One any punch or kick from above
• Level 4: 3rd kyu – 1st Kyu: Kogo kumite/ Kata heian godan,tekki, Basai Dai, Jion, Empi, or Kanku Dai
• Level 5: Black belts: Kogo-under 18; 18+ Kogo or free sparring/ Kata: any advance kata
Shiai is open to all ranks and ages using AAKF divisions and rules/procedures for kata and kumite. Presented by AAKF - North Central Region. Sign up here and join us!
$20 individual, $35 family max
U of M Tournament
Please \pre register early before the deadline noon Friday November 4. This is another great opportunity for the students at all levels and ages to compete and improve their karate skills, over come nervousness by learning to maintain mind and body control.
Register here and pay at the event. https://tka-at-umn.company.site/
Free parking on site, Van Cleve Recreation Center
(612) 370-4926
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Bottle water and snacks will be available for free.