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PRESS INFORMATION

Martial Arts Us Open Press information If you are a member of the press and looking to cover the U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships, you may request a press pass prior to the event via email at schafriska@aol.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between Black Belt Class A and Black Belt Class AA divisions? Class A divisions are considered amateur divisions while Class AA are professional. Black Belt Class AA Competitors may qualify for overall grand championships and may earn championship points from NASKA, ISKA and/or other participating organizations. Black Belt AA Competitors may …

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2023 SEMINAR OPTIONS

2023 SEMINAR JPM LEGACY SEMINARS Us Open Thursday, June 29, 2023 BLACK SESSION – 10:00-11:30 am WHITE SESSION –  11:30 am – 1:00 pm DOUBLE SESSION – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Both Sessions: Students who register for both sessions at the JPM Legacy Seminar will have the ideal training experience. Across the three hours, …

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COMPETITION RULES

SUBJECT TO CHANGE Black Belt AA Point Sparring – The US Open applies North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) rules for point sparring divisions. NASKA rules can be found here. Continuous Sparring – CLICK HERE CLASH Sparring – CLICK HERE Black Belt AA Forms and Weapons – The US Open applies North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) rules for creative, …

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FIRST TIME DIVISIONS

First time divisions Us Open Start your competition experience the right way! The First Timer divisions at the US Open are a great way for new or nervous competitors to experience competition in a stress-free and FUN division Meet top competitors, learn how to enter a ring, practice your introduction to judges, perform your routine …

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APPROVED MUSIC

Music Us Open APPROVED MUSIC Music cleared through Epidemic Sound will be required in all runoff and finals divisions that use music, both for amateur (UBB & BBA) and professional (BBAA). Please go to Royalty Free Music for video creators | Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ As part of the new collaboration with MATAction, Black Belt Magazine, …

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