WKC Regional Qualifiers
How to Qualify for USA Nationals & WKC World Championships
To participate in the WKC USA Nationals, competitors must first earn eligibility through a sanctioned WKC USA Regional Qualifier tournament.
Eligibility: Competitors who place 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th in a Regional Qualifier division are eligible to compete in that same division at the USA Nationals.
Please note that qualification is exclusively restricted to those competing in a Black Belt division.
Super Regional Exception: The Mid-East WKC Super Qualifier is designated as a Super Regional event, and for this tournament, the Top 8 competitors qualify for the USA Nationals.
2026 Regional Qualifiers
** Super Regional – Top 8 in each division qualify for Nationals
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Elite Summer Showdown
July 20, 2025
Twin Cities Rumble
September 6 & 7, 2025
Battle for the Troops
November 9, 2025
KTOC Nationals
November 23, 2025
Christmas Kumite
December 13, 2025
On Deck in 2026
Louisiana Pro-Am
Location: Wyndham Hotel, 2829 Williams Blvd, Kenner LA
Contact: Augustus Blanco 504-256-4311
WKC Super Qualifier
Location: Monroe High School, 901 Herr Rd, Monroe, MI 48461
Contact: Jeff Bryant 248-982-8012; Scott Gorham 248-673-2467
Austin League
Location: 300 N San Marcos St, Buda, TX
Contact: (512) 731-2030
The Ultimate Vegas Open
Location: Palo Verde High School, 333 S Pavilion Center Dr. Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Nick Kalikas 330-685-4400
Starcade International Martial Arts Championships
Location: Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City, FL
Contact: Murphy Gonzales 786-326-2975
All Star Nationals
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact: Tony Young 404-374-1689
Tournament of Chmapions
Location: Hilluue Heights, 3219 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
Contact: Marty Eubanks 270-202-7637
Ocean State Grand Nationals
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI
Contact: 401-737-2809
Battle in the Valley
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Chris Dixon 480-692-0122
Deleware Open
Location: DE
Contact: Kenneth Everette 302-293-2185