Competition Directory

29 MAR / 16 AUG / 29 NOV |  North East Open Karate Championships

• Location: Beacon of Light, Sunderland, ENGLAND

• Register Under: PK2 Para Kata Intellectually Impaired (All Ages)

• K23 GP Note: Mixed intellectual impairment category including K21, K22 and K23.

• Founder's Note: "One of my personal favourite competitions. Extremely well-run with a great atmosphere—highly recommended for athletes looking for a professional and supportive stage."

• Enter by contacting northeastopen@gmail.com

04 APR 2026 | Welsh National Championships

• Location: Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff, WALES

• Register Under: KA14 (U16) or KA15 (16+) Disability Mixed

• K23 GP Note: Inclusive mixed category (Wheelchair Kata is separate).

• Enter here

28 JUN 2026 | Central England 29th Open Karate Championships

• Location: University of Worcester Arena, Worcester, ENGLAND

• Register Under: Cat 105 Para Kata K23 Athletes with Autism

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category *This competition officially recognizes and names the K23 category, providing a dedicated stage for neurodivergent excellence.

• Enter here

12-13 SEP 2026 | The Irish Open 2026

• Location: National Indoor Arena, Dublin, IRELAND

• Register Under: PKA02 Para Karate Intellectually Impaired

• K23 GP Note: This is a mixed category. By entering under PKA02, K23 athletes will be grouped within a high-standard intellectually impaired division. A brilliant opportunity to compete on Ireland's premier indoor stage.

• Enter here

20 SEP 2026 | 41st UK International Karate Open Championships

• Location: Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge, ENGLAND

• Register Under: PK4 Intellectually Impaired (14yrs+)

• K23 Verified: ✅

• K23 GP Note: While listed as "Intellectually Impaired," this category is specifically for Athletes with Autism. Note the 14yrs+ age restriction, this is a senior-pathway focused international event.

• Enter here

01 NOV 2026 |  Central England 12th International Open

• Location: University of Worcester Arena, Worcester, ENGLAND

• Register Under: Cat 93 Para Kata K23 Autism

• K23 Verified: ✅ 

• Enter here

21 MARCH 2026 | 12th Open Belgium Inclusive I-Karate Global Championship

• Location: Sportcentrum Dommelhof, Pelt, BELGIUM

• Register Under: Classification 101 / 102 (Autism Spectrum)

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category I-Karate Global is a gold standard for inclusion.

• K23 GP Note: This event also includes a "Demo Category" for those who wish to perform but do not feel ready to compete. The classification for this is 100.

• Enter here

02–03 MAY 2026 | International Karate Tournament Berlin (IKAT)

• Location: Sportcentrum Siemensstadt, Berlin, GERMANY

• Register Under: Para Karate Wettkämpfer mit Autismus K23 WEIBLICH (Female) / K23 MÄNNLICH (Male)

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category The IKAT Berlin is a significant "Signpost" because it explicitly uses the K23 label in its registration system, moving away from the medicalized WKF K21 definition. By offering this specific category, they provide a direct and dignified platform for the autistic community.

• K23 GP Note: Para-categories at this event are exempt from entry fees, athletes can enter for free.

• Enter here

05 SEPT 2026 | 12. International Eichsfeld Open

• Location: Dreifelderhalle, Heilbad Heiligenstadt, GERMANY

• Register Under: 

  • Para Karate intellektuelle Beeinträchtigung K23 männlich / Autismus

  • Para Karate intellektuelle Beeinträchtigung K23 weiblich / Autismus

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category *The Eichsfeld Open is a critical "Signpost" in Germany. By explicitly naming "Autismus" alongside the K23 code, it removes the ambiguity found in WKF-sanctioned events and provides a clear, high-level competitive home for the autistic community.

• Enter here

07 NOVEMBER 2026 | Berlin Kata Tournament 2026

• Location: Sportcentrum Siemensstadt, Berlin, GERMANY

• Register Under: Para Karate Wettkämpfer mit Autismus K23 WEIBLICH (Female) / K23 MÄNNLICH (Male)

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category *The Berlin Kata Tournament reinforces the "Berlin Standard" for inclusion. By hosting this event at the same venue as the IKAT and maintaining the explicit K23 label, the organizers are creating a predictable, year-round competitive circuit for autistic athletes.

• K23 GP Note: Para-categories at this event are exempt from entry fees, athletes can enter for free.

• Enter here

11–12 APR 2026 | 2026 Karate BC Provincial Championships

• Location: Richmond Curling Centre, Richmond, CANADA

• Register Under: 

  • Female - PK-03 (U12) / PK-09 (Junior) / PK-15 (Senior) Para Autism K23

  • Male - PK-21 (U12) / PK-27 (Junior) / PK-33 (Senior) Para Autism K23

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category *Karate BC sets the gold standard for the Americas by providing dedicated, age-stratified pathways specifically for K23 athletes at the provincial level.

• Enter here

12 APR 2026 | Ontario Open 2026

• Location: Save Max Sports Centre, Brampton, CANADA

• Register Under:  

  • Recreational: 00014 (Female +16) / 00015 (Male +16) / 00016 (Female U16) / 00017 (Male U16) PDD-NOS

  • Elite: 184 (Female +16) / 185 (Male +16) / 186 (Female U16) / 187 (Male U16) PDD-NOS

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category This event provides an exceptional structure by separating PDD-NOS categories into Elite and Recreational divisions, ensuring athletes have a stage that matches their experience level.

• Enter here

30 MAY 2026 | Toronto Open 2026

• Location: Sheraton Falls View, Niagara Falls, CANADA

• Register Under: 184 (Female +16) / 185 (Male +16) / 186 (Female U16) / 187 (Male U16) Para Kata - PDD/NOS

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category *The Toronto Open reinforces the Canadian standard by offering dedicated PDD/NOS divisions, ensuring athletes have a high-profile stage in a premier international location.

• Enter here

14–15 JUNE 2026 | Miami Open Karate Tournament

• Location: St. Thomas University, Miami, USA

• Register Under:  

  • PK-KMB-N / PK-KFB-N: 4-6 ParaKarate Kata (Male/Female) Beg-Nov

  • PK-KMB-A / PK-KFB-A: 7-10 ParaKarate Kata (Male/Female) Beg-Adv

  • PK-KMB-A / PK-KFB-A: 11-13 ParaKarate Kata (Male/Female) Beg-Adv

  • PK-KMB-A / PK-KFB-A: 14-17 ParaKarate Kata (Male/Female) Beg-Adv

  • PK-KMB-A / PK-KFB-A: 18-Up ParaKarate Kata (Male/Female) Beg-Adv

• K23 Verified: ✅

• Enter here

20–23 AUG 2026 | 7th JKS World Shoto Cup & Para Cup

• Location: Tancredão Gymnasium, Vitória, BRAZIL

• Register Under: Para Cup Individual Kata *Please note; this competition is open to JKS members ONLY. Please speak with your club instructor for further details regarding applications.

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category *This style-specific World Championship provides a high-level, WKF-style platform for autistic athletes, proving that elite inclusion is already being successfully managed at the world stage.

10–12 APR 2026 | 2026 Australian Open Karate Championships

• Location: Whitlam Leisure Centre, Liverpool, NSW, AUSTRALIA

• Register Under: Athletes with Disability (Non-WKF)

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category By explicitly providing a "Non-WKF" pathway for athletes with disabilities, the Australian Open creates a vital entry point for K23 athletes who do not fit the restrictive WKF intellectual impairment criteria.

• Enter here

09 MAY 2026 | 2026 NSW Open Championships

• Location: Whitlam Leisure Centre, Liverpool, NSW, AUSTRALIA

• Register Under: Athletes with Disability (Non-WKF)

• K23 Verified: ✅ Official K23 Category The NSW Open provides a dedicated "Non-WKF" pathway, ensuring inclusive competition for autistic athletes within the Oceania circuit.

• Enter here