Each athlete must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible.

1. United States Citizen and able to obtain a US Passport.
2. Born between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 2002.
3. Have taken at least one 3-credit course towards a degree or diploma within the last year before the championships. Incoming freshman and transfers are eligible. The standard is that the athlete must be “progressing towards a degree”

USA Karate and BTIE agree to adhere to all NCAA (or NAIA, NJCAA), USIUSF, and FISU regulations necessary in participating in the championships.

Athlete to declare participation by TBD - Payment due by TBD. Please notify Elizabeth Sottile in the national office via email esottile@usankf.org  and include proof of eligibility.

USA Karate is allowed 1 athlete in each of the individual WKF Categories

The selection will be based on Highest seat in:

Sr National Team Seats 1-4

Jr National Team 18-20 Seats 1-4

Jr National Team 16-17 Seats 1-4 (Kata only)

Sr National Team athletes who competed at the January 2020 Team Trial (Not in top 4)

Competition information can be found at https://www.fisu.net/sports/karate

Cost will be: $1000 + airfare

$335 per athlete for processing and registration fees

$465 per athlete for 6 days lodging, meals and ground transportation to competition venue

$200 per athlete for coach and official support

Athlete responsible for airfare

Includes all processing and registration fees by BTIE and includes Athletes’ Village housing, for 6 nights arriving Tuesday, November 3 and Departing Monday, November 9.

Random drug testing may be done on the athletes.  All athletes that win a medal will be tested.  The tests are done by WADA and positive results can affect NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA eligibility.