North American Open

The World Union of Karate-Do Federations (WUKF) and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) are pleased to invite you to the North American Open an international karate tournament, featuring top karateka from around the world.

Where: Las Vegas, NV - USA
When: April 4-6, 2025

This event is open to all karateka regardless of style, rank, dojo or federation affiliations. Youth divisions start at age 5. All ranks welcome. Whether you are just beginning your competition career or are a seasoned competitor you don't want to miss this event.

No Federation or Affiliation Membership required.

Divisions Available:

Traditional Kata
Traditional Kata - Style Specific/ Mandatory
Team Kata
Traditional Kobudo
Kumite - Sanbon
Kumite - Ippon
Team Rotational Kumite
Inclusive Kata *
Inclusive Kobudo *
Inclusive Kihon *

* The Inclusive divisions are designed for para and special needs athletes.

ENTRY/ REGISTRATION FEES

Event Registration will open in October 2024.

Individual Registration -
Registration Open to March 28, 2025.
First Event $80
Additional Events $30

Individual Registration - Late Registration
March 29, 2025 - April 4, 2025
First Event $130
Additional Events $35

Team Registration -
Registration Open to March 28, 2025
First Event $100
Additional Events $100

Team Registration - Late Registration
March 29, 2025 - April 4, 2025
First Event $150
Additional Events $125

Rules: WUKF/AAU - Modified
Host: AAU Karate

Host Hotel: Horseshoe Las Vegas
Hotel Code - https://book.passkey.com/go/SBAAU5
Room Rates - $129/night plus taxes and fees

Prizes for Advanced Competitors

Exciting news, at the 2025 North American Open the following divisions will be eligible for cash prizes:

18+ Male Ippon Kumite Division $1,000
18+ Female Ippon Kumite Division $1,000
16+ Male Open Flag Kata Division $1,000
16+ Female Open Flag Kata Division $1,000
18-35 Male Sanbon Kumite <143 $1,000
18-35 Male Sanbon Kumite <165 $1,000
18-35 Male Sanbon Kumite <187 $1,000
18-35 Male Sanbon Kumite +187 $1,000
18+ Male Sanbon Kumite Division - Open Weight $1,000
18-35 Female Sanbon Kumite <121 $1,000
18-35 Female Sanbon Kumite <132 $1,000
18-35 Female Sanbon Kumite <143 $1,000
18-35 Female Sanbon Kumite +143 $1,000
18+ Female Sanbon Kumite Division - Open Weight $1,000

*** if a division has less than four athletes, it will be ineligible for the prize money. Competitors in those divisions will have the option to bump up a weight division so they can compete for prize money.

Athletes, 36 and over may elect to compete in the 18-35 divisions. Youth athletes are not allowed to opt up into the adult divisions.

Prize payments will be made via PayPal, so you will need to have a PayPal account established to receive awards.

Frequently Asked Questions

They say.... "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas".... but when you win the gold medal, that medal is going home with you!