Martial Arts

Sponsored By:

Academy Sports & Outdoors

 

Commissioner:

John Chioco
601-470-6947
johnchioco@gmail.com

 

Date:

Saturday, May 17, 2025

• Online or Mail-in pre-registration begins April 13, 2025
• On-Site registration 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
• Eliminations - 10:30 AM

 

Site:

Meridian Community College
Graham Gymnasium
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39301

 

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Online Registration will open April 13th, 2025


Entry Fee:

All in-state and out-of-state dojos/organizations of all styles are welcome.
Sanctioned as “A” rated tournament by the Mississippi Karate Association (MKA). All proceeds go to benefit Mississippi Karate Association’s strategic objectives.

 

Deadline:

Saturday, May 10 for online registration.
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE IS PREFERRED!!! 
On-site registration will be available the morning of event with a $10 surcharge
T-shirt size is not guaranteed with on-site registration 
 

Events:

 - Kata - Creative/Musical
 - Kata - Synchronized
 - Kata - Traditional
 - Kobudo - Weapons
 - Kumite - Sparring
 - Kumite  Team Sparring

 

Divisions & Age Brackets:

Click on the LINK to view divisions & age brackets.

 
 

Awards and Other Information:

Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals will be awarded by State Games of MS

Cash Prizes will by awarded by MS Karate Association
$100 - Black Belt Grand Champion match  
$ 50 - Sensei with the MOST students participating 
$ 50 - Grand Champion Lady Overall 

EIGHT GRAND CHAMPION MEDALS
Black Belt Men Sparring
Black Belt Women Overall
Adult Under Black Belt Advance
Adults Under Black Belt Beginners
14-17 Grand Champion Advance
14-17 Grand Champion Beginners
13-under Children Advance
13-under Children Beginners


Each participant will receive a State Games of MS athlete's t-shirt.


 Admission Charge:  $5 Adults:  $4 Children