Karate
EVENT DATE
June 27th, 2026
LOCATION
Lee High School
1335 Lee Street SW
Wyoming, MI 49509 (directions)
SCHEDULE
9:30 - 10:30 AM: Registration
10:50 AM: Rules Meeting - Mandatory
11:00 AM: Competition begins
(Subject to change)
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR & PARTNER
Hosted by ProKarate Grand Rapids
Tournament Director:
Brian Lentz - kicks123@aol.com
ENTRY FEE
Pre-registration: $45 for the first event and $5 for each additional event
June 10th: $50 for the first event and $5 for each additional event
Registration closes June 22nd
Onsite Registration Available at $55 for the first event and $5 each additional event
FORMAT
The Meijer State Games of Michigan Open Karate Championships will be open to all styles and schools within the state of Michigan and surrounding states.
DIVISIONS
Categories: Forms, Weapons, and Sparring
Experience:
You must compete at the highest rank you have achieved in any system or highest division you have competed in (unless such competition was necessitated by a combining of divisions).
Novice - Possible belt colors; white, orange, yellow, purple. Possible kyu/gup ranks 10, 9, 8 and 7. Training 0 - 1 years
Intermediate - Possible belt colors; green, purple. Possible kyu/gup ranks 6, 5, and 4. Training 2 - 3 years
Advance - Possible belt colors; red, brown (black if there is not a separate black belt division). Possible kyu/gup ranks 3, 2 and 1. Training 3+ years.
RULES
SPECTATOR FEE
$5 - 5 years old and up
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Judges are asked to wear a uniform if judging
AWARDS
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for each division and gender.
Click each title for more information.
OPENING CEREMONY
Join us as we kick off the 2026 Summer Games at the Meijer Sports Complex on Friday, June 26th with our Opening Ceremony celebration.
All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade.
Merchandise
The 2026 Summer Games merchandise is here! Get ready to represent at your competition and the Opening Ceremony on June 26th.
Grab your shirt today!
HOTEL INFORMATION
Meijer State Games of Michigan athletes will receive a discounted hotel rate for the 2026 Summer Games. Check back soon for more information.
EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS
Be sure to check out the abundance of activities and attractions that Grand Rapids has to offer when you are not competing! Click here for more information and ideas.