2019 International Camp and Judges Seminar
The AAKF National Championships will be preceded by a 3-day International Camp conducted in conjunction with the Judges seminar. The International camp will emphasize Traditional Budo Principles, Fundamentals and Applications.
The AAKF International Training Camp will take place from Tuesday, July 16 to Thursday, July 18, at the George Elder Gym, 1950 Wilcox Avenue. Monterey Park, CA 91755.
The registration packet is now available! You can download it from here or register online.
As in all AAKF camps, training is designed to improve the technical understanding of karateka of all ranks and ages, for competing and non-competing athletes and cover all aspects of training (kihon, kata, kumite, kogo, enbu). This camp will offer participants personalized instruction from senior members of the AAKF & WTKF Technical Committee and other international instructors.
Fees: $100 for one or two days, $120 for all three days.
The camp is free for 2018-2019 USA Team Members.
Participants who are not current AAKF members will be charged $40 in addition to the regular camp fee.
Technical Qualifications and Tournament Participation
All judges who plan to participate in the AAKF National Championships or take part in credentialing upgrade are required to participate in all 3 days of this refresher course. Judges qualifying examination and selection will be held on June 22.
Judging Attire for AAKF National Championships
- Junior, Adult Kyu, and Championship Eliminations: white gi
- Championship Finals: White gi top, black hakama bottom
Competition Rules
- WTKF/AAKF Competition Rules will be followed (for the National Championships)
- AAKF Youth Nationals Rules will be followed (for the National Youth Tournament)
- AAKF Adult Kyu Event Rules will be followed (for the National Adult Kyu-level Tournament)
Examinations for judges, dan rank, ranking examiners, and coaches will be held at the end of the camp. All examinees are required to participate in all 3 days of training. For more information regarding the qualification requirements, visit the following links: