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2025 USA Open Karate Championships & Junior International Cup

Apr 17, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025 | Domestic | Las Vegas, NV, USA

2025 USA U21 Team Trials in Las Vegas! 

USA Karate is thrilled to announce that the 2025 USA U21 Team Trials will take place in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada, at the iconic Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, April 16, 2025!

This highly anticipated event will bring together the best young karate athletes from across the nation to showcase their skills, determination, and competitive spirit as they vie for a spot on the U21 Team.

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Location: Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Registration: Can be found by scrolling down below.

Important: This is a pre-registration only event. No onsite registration will be allowed. Ensure you register in advance to secure your spot!

Weigh-Ins:

Tuesday Evening: 6:00 PM
Wednesday Morning: 7:30 AM

Eligibility Requirements:

Open to: All USA Karate members in the specified age range.

 Age: Athletes must be at least 18 years old and no older than 20 by May 22, 2025.

Documentation: Athletes will be required to present a valid U.S. Passport at pass pick-up.

What’s at Stake?

The top 2 athletes from each category will earn the honor of representing Team USA at the prestigious Pan American Championships in Monterrey, Mexico, taking place May 22–25, 2025.

This is your chance to compete at the highest level and take one step closer to international glory. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this incredible event!

Spread the word, start preparing, and we’ll see you in Las Vegas!

NEW Para Karate Kata Division

In addition to offering Para Karate Kata divisions for athletes of all ages and levels with Visual Impairment/Blindness, Wheelchair Users, Physical Impairment without Intellectual Disability, Intellectual Disability with Downs Syndrome and Intellectual Disability without Downs Syndrome, we are pleased to announce the addition of a division for athletes with High Functioning Autism (for those who follow the WKF system this is category K23). Sign up today!

Event Registration#

  • Registration: USA Open

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  • Registration: Junior International Cup

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Schedules#

  • General Schedule


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  • Referee Course Schedule


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Bulletins & Documents#

  • USA Karate Kata List


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  • Elite Team Registration Form


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  • Non-Elite Team Kata & Team Kumite Registration Form


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Resources#


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