42nd Annual ISKF US Nationals & International Goodwill Karate Championships
Tournament Registration is closed
- Individual, team, shirt, and tribute registrations are closed
- Banquet tickets are available until Friday 04-November
- Judge and Seminar registration is available until Friday 18-November
- If you do not have a confirmation email from noreply@order.eventbrite.com, then you are NOT registered
- Banquet tickets are available until Friday 04-November
- Judge and Seminar registration is available until Friday 18-November
- If you do not have a confirmation email from noreply@order.eventbrite.com, then you are NOT registered
Hosted by ISKF East Coast Region
Event Dates
November 18 - 20, 2022
Questions


Venue & Hotel
The tournament venue and hotel will be:
Philadelphia Marriott Old City
1 Dock Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-238-6000
Group Code: "ISKF US Nationals Tournament"
Rate:$179/night
Deadline: Limited Availability after 18-October

Tournament Registration
US and international tournament registrations and payment will be handled via online service.
- This event is for ISKF members only.
- All participants (tournament or seminar) must have a current ISKF membership card.
- All seniors and adults of any rank must have an ISKF passport.
- Youth and Collegiate brown and black belts must have an ISKF passport.
- ISKF membership cards and passports will be for sale at check-in.
- Any competitor without a proper ISKF membership card or passport will be removed from the brackets during the tournament.
Registration Prices
Event/Item | Price ($ USD) |
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SATURDAY TOURNAMENT | |
Adult Division
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Youth Division
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Senior Division
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Collegiate Division
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SUNDAY TOURNAMENT | |
Non-USA competitor
| $100 per country |
USA competitor
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OTHER | |
Youth T-shirt | $20 |
Youth Long-sleeve shirt | $25 |
Adult T-shirt | $25 |
Adult Long-sleeve shirt | $30 |
Seminar
| $30 |
Memorial tribute
| $20 |
Banquet
| $80 |
Schedule
Event | Date / Time |
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THURSDAY 17-November |
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Check-in
| 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
FRIDAY 18-November |
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Check-in
| 9:00AM - 10:00PM |
Training
| 9:30AM - 11:00AM |
Examinee check-in deadline
| 11:00AM |
International Luncheon
| Noon |
Dan, Instructor, & Examiner exams | 1:30PM |
Judge clinic and exam | 1:30PM |
Teruyuki Okazaki Shihan Memorial Service
| 6:00PM
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SATURDAY 19-November |
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Judges meeting | 8:00AM |
US & International Check-in
| 8:00AM - 7:00PM |
US National tournament and finals | All day |
SUNDAY 20-November |
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Judges Meeting | 8:00AM |
International Check-in
| 9:00AM - Noon |
International Goodwill Tournament
| All day |
Banquet & Awards | Evening |
Deadlines
Document (delivery) | Due Date |
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Advertisement submissions (email to ISKF HQ) postal or credit card payment | Friday 30-September |
Tournament registrations (Eventbrite online) + $20 late fee per individual/team | Friday 14-October Friday 21-October (late) |
Exam registrations (email to ISKF HQ) postal or credit card payment | Friday 14-October |
Meritorious Service Award Nomination (email to ISKF HQ) | Friday 14-October |
T-shirt Orders (Eventbrite online) | Friday 14-October |
Hotel group code cut-off | Limited Availability after Tuesday 18-October |
Regional confirmation of registrations (email to ISKF HQ) | Friday 21-October |
Banquet registration (Eventbrite online) | Friday 04-November |
Absolutely no exam or tournament registrations will be accepted after Friday 21-October
Exams
Exam Forms
- Send paperwork and payment to your Regional Director (not Eventbrite)
- Regional Director will send one payment and all forms by 21-October
222 South 45th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 U.S.A. - Handwritten forms (except signatures) will be returned.
Exam Fees
Exam | Fee ($ USD) |
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Judge, Instructor, Examiner - Exam Fee | $40 |
Judge, Instructor, Examiner - Registration Fee | See your country director |
*All first time examinees must pay registration fee
Equipment
Every competitor must have the following items:
- Plain white gi (only ISKF patch and country flag)
- ISKF Kumite Gloves
- Mouthguard
- ISKF membership card
- ISKF passport (except youth or collegiate below brown belt)
- Current semester Full Time College Student ID

The following items are not allowed:
- Foot, shin, or arm-guards
- Protective eyewear
- Jewelry (male or female)
- Hard hairpieces
- Hard medical braces or equipment
- Any other non-karate clothing not approved by the Tournament Director
Support
Please consider helping the tournament by judging or buying advertisement space.
Contact ISKFhq@gmail.com with questions
- Can I participate without and ISKF passport or membership?
- All competitors, seminar participants, judges, and exam-takers must have a current ISKF membership.
- All seminar participants, judges, and exam-takers must have an ISKF passport. All adult and senior competitors must have have an ISKF passport. Any children or collegiate brown or black belts must have a passport.
- Please talk to your regional director to obtain an ISKF membership or ISKF passport.
- What is the closest airport?
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- No transportation will be provided to and from the airport.
- Are there any other nearby hotels?
- Yes, but please consider using the Philadelphia Marriott Old City first.
- No transportation will be provided from alternate hotels.
- Individuals are responsible to arrive on time for events (tournament, seminar, exams, etc.).
Hotel (reservation link) distance from tournament Friday 18-November rate Thomas Bond House 0.1 miles $160+ Independence Park Hotel 0.2 miles $250+ Penn's View Hotel 0.3 miles $170+ Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia - Penns Landing 0.5 miles $250+
- Where will the tournament take place?
- All events (tournament, memorial service, seminar, exams, and banquet) will take place inside the same hotel (Philadelphia Marriott Old City).
- How can I print this website?
- Ctrl + P or ⌘+P will print this page from your browser.
- Please note that hyperlinks to forms and other webpages will have their url-address spelled out in the print version.
- Will transportation be provided?
- No. Transportation to and from airport, alternate hotels, or otherwise is the sole responsibility of the participant.
- Taxi services are available at airport luggage claim.
- Philadelphia Old city Marriott does not provide airport shuttle services.
- The airport is 10 miles from the hotel.
- What events can I participate in?
- US Nationals: All ranks and all ages (7+) can compete
- Goodwill tournament: All ranks of youth (7-17 years old), black/brown belt adults (18+), and Seniors (45+) can compete
- Here is a detailed explanation by rank and age
Frequently Asked Questions
