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Karate for Kids - Competitions
KTK is able to provide students a wide range of competition opportunities: from local, provincial, national to international competitions. KTK is also proud to have an established Junior and Elite Competition teams, which provides additional learning experiences to students who wish to compete at the provincial and international level.
Local Competitions
Students, in particular beginners, are offered the opportunity to participate in the local competitions led by KTK. This is a prestigious event that is held twice a year (May and November) and provides all students with a great opportunity to engage in a “Friendly competition” environment. Competitors are classified by age and grade and can compete in individual kata.
Regional Competitions
Through our network of karate competitions, the members of the Junior and Elite team can participate in regional competitions that include kata and/or kumite.
Provincial Competitions
There are several provincial competitions organized by Karate Quebec. Our Elite Competition Team members have the unique opportunity to learn how to handle stress and perform in a more demanding environment.
National Competitions
Elite athletes can also participate in the selection process with Karate Quebec to represent the province at the National Championships.
International Competitions
At the higher level, students can participate in Pan Am and International Championships, as well as the International Montreal Open organized by Karate Quebec under the World Karate Federation.
Certified and well-recognized karate associations
The competitions are part of fully certified and well-recognized karate associations:
Karate Quebec is the governing body recognized by the Government of Quebec and Karate Canada whose primary mission is to provide leadership in the development and promotion of karate in Quebec.
Karate Canada is the only karate federation recognized, supported and funded by the Canadian government, through Sport Canada (Canadian Heritage). In addition, Karate Canada is a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, the World Karate Federation, the Pan-American Karate Federation and the Commonwealth Karate Federation.
The World Karate Federation, which deals with karate at the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. We are members of Karate Quebec and Karate Canada, both of which are recognized by the government.
