NASKA World Tour

📣 NOW SANCTIONING & RATING TOURNAMENTS FOR 2026 & 2027

Tournament promoters, school owners, and international organizers—this is your opportunity to be part of the premier sport karate league in North America.

The North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) is now officially accepting applications to sanction and rate tournaments for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

As the leader in open tournament sport karate, NASKA has spent decades sanctioning the most prestigious karate events and ranking thousands of competitors annually across all divisions

🏆 NASKA Tournament Levels

We are expanding our tournament structure to include multiple levels of participation:

🔹 Regional Tournaments

* Entry-level NASKA sanctioned events
* Ideal for growing schools and developing competitors
* Opportunity to introduce athletes to the NASKA system

🔹 Super Regional Tournaments

* Larger events with stronger competition
* Attract athletes from multiple states or provinces
* Increased visibility and ranking impact

🔹 National Tournaments

* High-level events with top competitors from across the country
* Significant ranking points and exposure
* Key stops on the competitive circuit

🔹 World Tour Tournaments

* The highest level of NASKA competition
* Featured events on the official World Tour
* Attract elite competitors from across North America and beyond
* Direct impact on World Rankings and World Titles

🌎 NASKA IS GOING GLOBAL

NASKA is actively expanding beyond North America, creating new opportunities for international promoters and organizations.

✔ Countries can now apply to have their tournaments:

* Sanctioned by NASKA
* Included in the official ratings system
* Connected to the global sport karate community

This expansion allows athletes worldwide to be part of the NASKA ranking system and World Tour pathway.

🔔 COMING SOON: RETURN OF NASKA REGIONS

We are excited to announce the return of NASKA Regional Systems across North America—bringing back a powerful structure from the 1980s and 1990s that helped build the sport.

➡️ Regional rankings
➡️ Local competition pathways
➡️ Stronger community engagement
➡️ Clear progression from regional → national → world level

📈 WHY SANCTION YOUR TOURNAMENT WITH NASKA?

✔ Be part of the most recognized sport karate league
✔ Gain access to the NASKA ranking system
✔ Increase attendance and credibility
✔ Attract top athletes and schools
✔ Align with a structured, professional organization

📲 GET STARTED

👉 Visit: www.naskatour.com

If you are interested in having your tournament sanctioned and rated, now is the time to join the movement.

NASKA is not just a tournament circuit — it’s the future of sport karate.

New to competing? Follow these quick steps, it’s easy and fun.

1. Find a NASKA tournament at www.naskatour.com
2. Talk to your instructor
3. Choose your divisions
4. SHOW UP & COMPETE

You don’t need to be perfect to start.

You just need to step on the mat

Your journey begins here…NASKA World Tour

Check it out! NASKA Rated tournaments in Guatemala. These premier tournaments are great addition to NASKA and in partnership with NASKA- they will help foster the growth and reach of the best tournaments and athletes in the world.

📣 NASKA Member Update & Reminder

The excitement is building as we approach the next stops on the NASKA World Tour—and the countdown is officially on! 🔥

In just a few short weeks will be the next World Tournament!

🥋 Quebec Open
📅 April 24–25, 2026
🥋 Pan American Internationals
📅 May 15-16, 2026
We look forward to seeing athletes, coaches, and schools from across North America competing at the highest level as the 2026 season continues to gain momentum.

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🔔 Important Reminders for All NASKA Members

✅ All NASKA World Tournaments are rated equally for the 2026 season
Every event carries the same weight toward your overall ranking—making each tournament equally important in the race for a World Title.

✅ NASKA World Titles will be determined by your BEST 10 of 12 scores
Competitors can maximize their ranking by competing throughout the season while allowing flexibility for scheduling.

✅ Updated 2026 Rankings & Seeds Are Now Active
The newly updated rankings and seedings will be in effect at the Quebec Open - setting the stage for high-level competition and matchups.

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The road to a NASKA World Title is underway—now is the time to compete, earn points, and make your mark on the 2026 season.

We’ll see you on the World Tour! 🌎🏆