Date and Time
Saturday, 4th October 2025
9:00AM – 4:00PM
Note: There will be no same day applications. The application deadline is Monday 29th September at 8am (EST).
Location
Community College Baltimore County (CCBC), Essex
7201 Rossville Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21237
We are proud to host the 2025 Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do US Open Benefit Tournament – a celebration of martial arts excellence open to all styles, ages, and experience levels. This event is more than a martial arts competition – it’s a way to give to charity.
All proceeds from this event will support the following charities:
- American Cancer Society (in memory of Shihan Barry Williams)
- Fund for Educational Excellence (in memory of Sensei Kathryn Gibbons)
- Mental Health Association of Maryland (in memory of Senpai Rory Byrnes and Senpai Jamie Kermas)
Join us in making a meaningful impact through the spirit of Budo!
Tournament Overview
Age Divisions:
- Under 7 years
- 8-10 years
- 11-12 years
- 13-15 years
- 16-17 years
- 18+ years
- 40+ years
Skill Levels
- Beginner – 5th Kyu and below (or equivalent)
- Intermediate – 4th and 3rd Kyu (or equivalent)
- Advanced – 2nd and 1st Kyu (or equivalent)
- Black – 1st Dan and above (or equivalent)
Note: Divisions may be split or combined depending on the number of participants.
Competition Events
- Traditional and Open Kata
- Traditional and Open Weapons
- Demonstrations
- Breaking (Adult Black Belts Only)
- Shadow Sparring (Beginners Only)
- Non-Contact Points Sparring
- Non-Contact Freestyle Sparring
- Contact Points Sparring
- Full-Contact Sparring
- Sword Sparring (Fun Event)
Trophies, Medals, and Awards
- All participants receive a certificate
- 1st Place Trophies
- 2nd and 3rd Place Medals
- SOGO Grand Champion Awards (Adult Black Belts Only)
Rules and Requirements (Links)
- WMAC Rules – All Events
- WMAC Full Contact Rules
- Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do International Rules Summary – All Events
- Contact Levels
- Equipment Requirements
Registration Process
- Visit the registration platform
- Select your division(s) and complete your entry
- Make your secure payment online
- Receive confirmation and event details via email
Questions?
We’re here to help! Visit our Contact Page to get in touch with the event team.
