We were honored to have 26 dojos participate in this year’s JKA American Federation Nationals. Of the participating dojos:
The dojo that traveled the furthest to compete was the JKA Maine dojo.
Medals
JKA NorCal took the most medals overall, Tokon took the most Gold medals overall, JKA NorCal took the most Silver and Bronze medals overall.
Adult Divisions
Lafayette Karate Club took the most medals overall, Miami Shotokan Karate Club took the most Gold and Bronze medals, JKA NorCal took the most Silver medals.
Youth Divisions
Tokon took the most medals overall, as well as the most Gold and Silver medals, and JKA NorCal took the most bronze medals.
(10am-11:30am): hosted by Sensei Donnie Abel for all ranks (www.martialartsintelligence.com). Sign-up on-site $25 ($20 with JKA membership).
This class is for anyone that moves and is looking to learn new ways to increase the longevity of their martial art. Learn ways to balance, stretch and reconnect your body in a optimal functioning way (will begin covering the feet, knees and hips — the relationship between them all):
~How to warmup, stretch out, and cool down without obtaining injuries?
~As a young martial artist or seasoned martial artist, So what does that mean for me?
~Bio-mechanics, myofascial work and preventing future injuries.
Masters Seminar
(1:30pm-3:30pm): hosted by Master Takayuki Mikami and Master Yoshizo Machida for all ranks. Sign-up on-site $60 ($50 with JKA membership).
All participants should try to check in on Friday Nov 8, 2019 at Prime Time Athletic Club (1730 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010) between 10:00am – 8:00pm.
There will be limited late check-in on Saturday Nov 9, 2019 at 8:00am at the tournament location. To speed up your check-in, please download, print and sign the waiver:
Late Check In: No registrations accepted on this day. National Anthem and Competitors Oath Competition starts in 4 rings. I. Youth Divisions II. Adult Divisions + Eliminations III. Adult Divisions + Eliminations IV. Youth Divisions 5:30pm Finals in 2 center rings. Closing Ceremonies Banquet at Doubletree Hotel (doors open at 7:00pm) Awards presentation and closing
Registration closes November 1st – but register early to get a discount. Early registration discount $15 off price below on individual events ends October 14th midnight!
American Airlines promo code is 55N9BL, DISCOUNT OFF: 8% off published fares (excluding basic economy and non-discountable fares) Travel Dates : 03Nov19-16Nov19 Destination City: SFO or SJC
Accommodations/Hotels
There is a discounted group rate for attendees at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport. The special room rate will be available until October 6th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Group Name: JKA National Tournament Group Code: JKA Check-in: 06-NOV-2019 Check-out: 11-NOV-2019 Booking Deadline: Book by October 14th 2019 Hotel Address: 835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, California 94010-9949 Hotel Phone Number: (650)373-2221
Parking is limited at the site, so if driving you may need to find street parking. Burlingamer is an 8 minute walk from the Millbrae BART and Caltrain station.
The 2019 Japan Karate Association American Federation National Karate Championships and Goodwill Tournament honoring Sensei Takayuki Mikami will be in the San Francisco Bay Area on 8-10 November 2019.
