62nd AAKF National Championships and International Camp
June 18-21, 2025, Madison, WI
We are honored to host the 2025 AAKF Nationals and International Camp together with the Madison Japanese Karate Club. Come join us for our annual gathering where we train together, exchange ideas, and test each other.
Online registration is now available!
Download the registration packet Online registration
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Schedule
Event Location
Luehring Gym, West High School, 2312 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53726Wednesday, June 18
- 8 am to 12 pm: International Camp
- 12 pm to 1:45: Lunch Break
- 2 pm to 5 pm: International Camp
- 5 pm: Athlete check-in deadline (can be done by a teammate or coach, if needed)
Thursday, June 19
- 8 am to 12 pm: International Camp
- 12 pm to 1:45: Lunch Break
- 2 pm to 5 pm: International Camp
- TBD: Competition Event Drawing
Friday, June 20
- 8 am to 12 pm: International Camp
- Lunch
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Dan Rank and Credentialing Examinations
Please note: Examination fees are according to the AAKF fee schedule, and they are in addition to any participation fees.
Saturday, June 21
- 8:00 am to 8:30 am: Official opening
- 08:30 am to 11:00 am: Youth and Adult Kyu Tournament
- 12:00 pm to 5 pm: Adult Black Belt Championship
- 6:00 pm: Celebration Dinner
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Participation Fees and Registration
International Camp Participation Fees
The International Camp and the Judges' Seminar run concurrently. If you are currently a registered judge, or plan to take the qualification exam, please mark the Judges' Seminar on your registration. The fees are $150 for three (3) days, $130 for two (2) days, $100 for one day. The Camp is free for 2024-2025 USA Team Members.
Non-AAKF members will be charged $40 in addition to the regular camp fee.
Competition Fees
All competitors must be current (2025) AAKF members, and have their ranks registered with the AAKF. 2024-2025 USA Team Members have their fees waived.
Adult Black Belts$75 for 1 event, $95 for two events, $135 for three individual events $105 per Team Kata/Kumite, $100 per Team EnbuAdult Kyu Ranks$50 per individual, $45 per Team Kata, $40 per Team EnbuYouth Competition$50 per individual, $45 per Team Kata, $40 per Team EnbuRegistering online is preferred, or you can download the Registration packet and fill out the waiver/registration forms.
If paying by check, make it out to "AAKF Great Lakes Region".
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Hotels
Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton, 8212 Greenway Boulevard, Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, 53562
Special group rate of $104.00 plus taxes, reserve online, or call +1 608-831-1400 and ask for group code AKFP to get the rate by May 26
Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison, 2424 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53726-3811
Special group rate of $138.00 plus taxes, reserve online, or call +1 608-233-8778 and ask for group name AAKF National Tournament and code 3151-1 to get the rate by May 29. This hotel is within walking distance to the tournament location.
SpringHill Suites Madison, 4601 Frey Street Madison, Wisconsin 53705
Special group rate of $168.00 plus taxes, reserve online, or call +1 608-233-4580 and ask for group name AAKF National Tournament to get the rate by May 22. There is a $20/day parking fee at this hotel.
There is also a list of additional hotel options. Please note that the prices on that list may and will change day-to-day.
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Travel
By Air
The Dane County Regional Airport (airport code MSN) is served by all major US airlines and has direct non-stop flights from the following US cities:
- Atlanta, GA (ATL) - Delta
- Charlotte, NC (CLT) - American
- Chicago, IL (ORD) - American, United
- Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) - American
- Denver, CO (DEN) - Frontier, United
- Detroit, MI (DTW) - Delta
- Minneapolis, MN (MSP) - Delta
- New York, NY (LGA) - Delta
- Newark, NJ (EWR)- United, Sun Country (seasonal)
- Orlando, FL (MCO, seasonal) - Breeze
- Philadelphia, PA (PHL) - American, Frontier (seasonal)
- Phoenix, AZ (PHX) - American, Frontier (seasonal)
- Washington, DC (DCA) - Delta, American
By Bus
There are regular bus routes from Chicago (O'Hare Airport, Midway Airport, or downtown Chicago) and from Minneapolis or St Paul, MN which arrive in downtown Madison.
By Car
US Interstate 39, 90, and 94 all converge by Madison. Google Maps can help you with specific directions.