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Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Order of Events: 8:30 AM ALL Kobudo (weapons) Divisions
9:30 AM Ages 4-7
11:00 AM Ages 8-11
1:00 PM Ages 12-15
2:30 PM Ages 16+
Text messages will be sent to notify athletes when their division goes to
staging. Staging times are approximate.
Event Location: Fernandina Beach High School
435 Citrona Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Registration Fee: $100 for all categories (kata, kumite, and kobudo)
Spectator Fee: $10 – children 5 years and older (CASH ONLY)
Free – Kids 4 years and younger
Register at: www.tournamentinabox.com
All athletes, coaches, and officials MUST be members of USA Karate
(International athletes, coaches, and officials are exempt)
Credential Pickup: You can pick up your credentials from 4-7 PM on Friday, March 20th in
the lobby of the Residence Inn – Amelia Island.
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 3rd will receive medals
Yamazaki Cup is awarded to the team with the most athletes
All kids 7 and under receive participation medals
New gis for 16/17 ADVANCED division winners
$300 Cash prize for 18-34 ADVANCED divisions*
Men’s & Women’s Kata
Men’s & Women’s Kumite
*must have at least 5 competitors to qualify for cash prize
Rules: USA-NKF & WKF Rules (modified at tournament director’s discretion)
Dress Code: Athletes: Traditional, solid white uniform
Officials: Grey slacks, blue blazer, white button up, and tie
Host Hotel: MUST BOOK BY MARCH 1ST FOR GROUP RATE
Residence Inn-Amelia Island – http://bit.ly/49qOM02
For more information, contact Sensei Sean Watkins by e-mail at SeasideKarateClassic@gmail.com
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The tournament will have limited quantities of gloves, belts, headgear, chest guards
and foot pads to borrow.
Athletes are encouraged to bring their own gear!
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
