Licenced by: Amateur Athletic Union of the United States
Date: February 21, 2027
Location: 650 N. Wood Dale, Wood Dale IL
Tournament President: J. B. Mirza
Tournament Director: Andy Janovski
Host: Traditional Karate-Do Organization - Lake Zurich, IL
TKO - Midwest Karate-do Association - Woodridge, IL
TKO - Jacoby Martial Arts - Chicago, IL
Age: 5 and up
Rules: AAU/WUKF
Start Time: Onsite registration opens at 8:00 AM,
Competition starts at 9:00 AM
Spectator Fee: Children 5 and under - Free
Senior 60 and over - Free
General Admission - $10
• This event is licensed by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. Inc.
• Participants must have a current AAU membership.
• AAU membership may be included as part of the entry fee to the event.
• AAU membership must be obtained before the competition begins except where the event operator has a laptop available with an internet connection. Participants are encouraged to visit the AAU website https://aausports.org/ to obtain their membership.
Date: February 21, 2027
Location: 650 N. Wood Dale, Wood Dale IL
Tournament President: J. B. Mirza
Tournament Director: Andy Janovski
Host: Traditional Karate-Do Organization - Lake Zurich, IL
TKO - Midwest Karate-do Association - Woodridge, IL
TKO - Jacoby Martial Arts - Chicago, IL
Age: 5 and up
Rules: AAU/WUKF
Start Time: Onsite registration opens at 8:00 AM,
Competition starts at 9:00 AM
Spectator Fee: Children 5 and under - Free
Senior 60 and over - Free
General Admission - $10
• This event is licensed by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. Inc.
• Participants must have a current AAU membership.
• AAU membership may be included as part of the entry fee to the event.
• AAU membership must be obtained before the competition begins except where the event operator has a laptop available with an internet connection. Participants are encouraged to visit the AAU website https://aausports.org/ to obtain their membership.
AAU Membership:
You are required to be a current member of the Amateur Athletic Union to compete at this event.
You are required to be a current member of the Amateur Athletic Union to compete at this event.
Dress Code:
• The official AAU Karate patch must be worn for this competition (sewn to gi) (Order Patches Here)
• Beginner - Must wear White Belt
• Novice - Must wear Green Belt
• Intermediate - Must wear Brown Belt
• Advanced - Must wear Black Belt
• Traditional White Gi (no piping or stripes)
• No rolled sleeves or cuffs
• Pants must be 3/4 length (between ankle and knee)
• Sleeves must be 3/4 length (between wrist and elbow)
• Females must wear a plain white t-shirt or white sports bra under gi top
• No headbands or jewelry
• Uniforms may not bear unreasonably sized trademark or name of a product or manufacturer, and may not bear the name of a club/organization/competing league. Only the original manufacturer’s labels may be displayed on the gi and in the normally accepted locations.
• Only acceptable logo on uniform and/or equipment is an AAU logo unless approved by the AAU Executive Committee
Mandatory Equipment:
• White Naugahyde/Leather Fist guards (AAU Approved)
• White Foam Headgear with face shield (AAU approved) ages 17 and under
• Groin Cup Protector (Males)
• Mouth guard
Optional Equipment:
• Red Naugahyde/Leather Fist Guards (AAU Approved) *
• White or Red Cloth/Naugahyde Shin pads (AAU Approved) *
• White or Red Cloth/Naugahyde Boot/Instep Pads (AAU Approved) *
• White Foam Open Face Headgear (Adult) (AAU Approved)
• White Breast Shield (Female)
• White Chest Protectors
* When wearing red equipment, you must be Aka. If you are Shiro you cannot wear Red Fist Guards or Red Boots, you can wear Red Shin pads if they are covered by your uniform.
Rules:
For a complete copy of the rules, please click here.
Referees/ Volunteers
The unsung heroes of any tournament are the referees and volunteers who make it possible. If you are interested in either refereeing or volunteering at the Central District Championships please complete the registration. Volunteers receive free admission for the day.
• The official AAU Karate patch must be worn for this competition (sewn to gi) (Order Patches Here)
• Beginner - Must wear White Belt
• Novice - Must wear Green Belt
• Intermediate - Must wear Brown Belt
• Advanced - Must wear Black Belt
• Traditional White Gi (no piping or stripes)
• No rolled sleeves or cuffs
• Pants must be 3/4 length (between ankle and knee)
• Sleeves must be 3/4 length (between wrist and elbow)
• Females must wear a plain white t-shirt or white sports bra under gi top
• No headbands or jewelry
• Uniforms may not bear unreasonably sized trademark or name of a product or manufacturer, and may not bear the name of a club/organization/competing league. Only the original manufacturer’s labels may be displayed on the gi and in the normally accepted locations.
• Only acceptable logo on uniform and/or equipment is an AAU logo unless approved by the AAU Executive Committee
Mandatory Equipment:
• White Naugahyde/Leather Fist guards (AAU Approved)
• White Foam Headgear with face shield (AAU approved) ages 17 and under
• Groin Cup Protector (Males)
• Mouth guard
Optional Equipment:
• Red Naugahyde/Leather Fist Guards (AAU Approved) *
• White or Red Cloth/Naugahyde Shin pads (AAU Approved) *
• White or Red Cloth/Naugahyde Boot/Instep Pads (AAU Approved) *
• White Foam Open Face Headgear (Adult) (AAU Approved)
• White Breast Shield (Female)
• White Chest Protectors
* When wearing red equipment, you must be Aka. If you are Shiro you cannot wear Red Fist Guards or Red Boots, you can wear Red Shin pads if they are covered by your uniform.
Rules:
For a complete copy of the rules, please click here.
Referees/ Volunteers
The unsung heroes of any tournament are the referees and volunteers who make it possible. If you are interested in either refereeing or volunteering at the Central District Championships please complete the registration. Volunteers receive free admission for the day.
Registrations opens December 1, 2026.
