08/28/2026
Are you the TOP GUN for 2026? Submit your TKO TOP GUN Application. The TKO TOP GUN Award is the ultimate honor in our league. It is the highest award given to any competitor.Winners will earn the prestigious TKO Top Gun Championship Ring (complete with a custom display box) and a personalized banner to be displayed at State Finals.
How to Qualify & Win
To get your hands on the ring, you must compete and take 1st place in as many TKO Qualifier events as possible. Every 1st-place victory brings you closer to the top. You can stack up championship points across these 8 divisions: Creative Weapons, Traditional Weapons, Creative Kata, Traditional Kata, Point Sparring and Open Weight, Continuous Sparring, Stick Combat, Breaking
The math is simple: The more TKO tournaments you attend and win, the more points you accumulate!
How to Apply - If you have what it takes to claim this prestigious title, you must submit your application form immediately.
1. Email your form to: [email protected]
2. Confirm receipt: If you do not receive a confirmation reply from us, send a direct message right away to the TKO League page.
3. Deadlines: We need your initial application submitted right now. All remaining updates and final tournament points must be locked in by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Note: If we need your results from the Eagle Open to break a tie or verify points, we will reach out to you directly via email.
The Grand Announcement - Once all points are verified and a clear champion emerges, we will officially announce the Top Gun winners on our TKO League page. Turn in your application today and claim your spot among martial arts royalty!
Click Link to download your application - https://www.tkoleague.com/tko-top-gun-award
08/27/2026
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🔥 ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO! 🔥🥋
The 7th Annual Bushido Open is almost here! In just 10 DAYS, competitors will step up, test themselves, and leave it all out there. ⚔️🏆
Whether you’re returning to the Bushido Open or stepping onto the competition floor for the first time, it’s almost time to show up and show out! 💥
Don’t wait until the last minute register today and get ready to compete!
🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventxpres.com/Bushido2026
08/09/2026
🥋🏆 THANK YOU — TOP DOG NATIONALS 2026! 🏆🥋
What an incredible event! Top Dog Nationals drew a record crowd, and we want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who helped make this competition such a huge success.
Congratulations to all of our Championship Ring winners and Grand Champions! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment truly made this event special. 🏆💍
A very special THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers, judges, instructors, competitors, families, and supporters. Your time, energy, and dedication helped make the event run smoothly and created an unforgettable experience for everyone. Next up...get ready San Antonio! Register for Bushido Open on myimartial.com and save.
08/06/2026
For those attending this Saturday's Top Dog Nationals, Please Read:
Thank you for attending the Top Dog Nationals TKO and State qualifier. You can pick up your registration envelope at the "PREREGISTRATION" area. To purchase spectators, VIP pass or to Register go to the "REGISTRATION" area. Please Note: Inside the gym, seating is open to all spectators. Only VIP wristbands are permitted pass the barricaded area. An additional $50 fine will be enforced for anyone entering without a VIP wristband pass.
Use the QR code attached for "Ring View" to view Ring Assignments or to "Register" for Saturday's event. A ring layout is also attached for your convenience. NOTE: There is no set time on when divisions starts. Order will run from top to bottom.
Exhibition Match- If you are the only competitor in your division, we will provide an exhibition match with another division for all Stick Combat, Point Sparring and Continuous Sparring. You can also request the tournament director to close your division early and take your first place without having to wait for an exhibition match. Note: All exhibition match automatically takes 1st place win or lose and 1st place points will still apply towards your state ratings.
Location: ULH Community Center
331 United Leuva Cir, Houston, TX 77060
Saturday:
8:00am - Doors open
8:30 am - Demo (D-1) and Stick Combat (Ring 1-3), 1st Time Forms and 1st Sparring Divisions (Ring 4).
9:30 am - All Weapons, Breaking, Creative Forms, Traditional forms and Point Sparring. Continuous Sparring will be announced to a ring (Estimate time Noon).
Times posted are estimated times, and will start on or after the scheduled times. On the day of the event, you can view ring assignments in real time using the QR Code attached. Once your division is called, you must "Check In" with the judge or scorekeeper. If your not present, we will announce your name on the PA/Speaker to report to the ring. NOTE: Divisions may change or move to another ring on the day of the event.
SATURDAY RING ASSIGNMENTS:
Ring 1 - all 5 under and 6-7 year old
Ring 2 - all 8-9 year old
Ring 3 - all10-11 year old
Ring 4- all12-13 year old
Ring 5 -all14-15 year old
Ring 6- all15-17 year old, Followed by Team Kata, Kempo/Kung Fu,18+ and 35+ adults Under Belt.
Ring 7-all Tag Sparring, Open Weight, Mixed Teams
* Adult Black Black Belt and Continuous Sparring Divisions will be called to the 1st available ring (estimate time - noon)
*All 1st place Weapons/Kata winners will runoff for the Grand Champion Title Belt (estimate time 2pm). Sign up sheet will be at the trophy booth.
Drive Safe and Thank you for your support!
JDog Holmes
[email protected]
(281) 944-5425
08/05/2026
It's CONFIRMED! SAVE THE DATE!!! We have secured this year's 28th annual TKO/TNT State Finals in Houston, TX at the Marriott Hobby. Rooms are only $89 with free parking! We have limited rooms and at this rate, it will be sold out pretty quickly. Make plans to attend the biggest Sport Karate event of the year!
Register today at:
https://www.eventxpres.com/tkotntstate26
November 21-22, 2026
Marriott Hobby Houston Grand Ballroom
Saturday and Sunday (more information to follow)
BOOK ROOM for only $89 at the Marriott Houston Hotel https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1775664531754&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1569344155467778206&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uamZmYmpsaG5qYladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqkW1wYm5xaV46AI6VHr5hAAAA