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Spring Showdown Nationals
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Spring Showdown Nationals
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Spring Showdown Nationals

Open sport-karate championship · forms, weapons & sparring

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Riverside Convention Center · Columbus, OH
Doors 7:30 AM · Competition 9:00 AM
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Current price: Late / at-door$115. Final pricing.

Pricing

One entry fee covers your first division. Add more divisions for a small fee.

Early bird
Closed
$75
Through March 31
Best price
Regular
Closed
$95
Through May 1
Late / at-door
You're here
$115
Through May 16

Each additional division: $20. Discount codes are applied at checkout.

Divisions offered

Choose one or more when you register. Age, rank, and weight brackets are set at check-in.

Traditional Forms
By age & rank
Weapons Forms
By age & rank
Creative / Xtreme Forms
13+
Point Sparring (NASKA)
By age, rank & weight
Continuous Sparring (ISKA)
By age & rank
🏆 Grand Championships are earned, not registered. First-place finishers in qualifying divisions are automatically entered by the organizer.

Grand Championships

The championship rounds — earned by winning your division.

Both colored-belt (under-belt) and black-belt divisions have Grand Championships.

Win your division (1st place) and you're automatically entered — there's no sign-up. If you win, we'll send you exactly what to do and when — staging, time, and stage — right then. You don't need those details unless you win.

Rules

Search the rules that apply at this event, or tap a question for a quick answer.

NASKAISKAPROMAC

Some divisions may follow a different rule set — your division's exact rules show in “My registration.” Always confirm details against the official rulebook.

Day-of schedule

A simple timeline so you know what to expect.

  1. 7:30 AMDoors open · check-in & weigh-ins
  2. 9:00 AMForms & weapons divisions
  3. 12:00 PMSparring divisions
  4. 4:00 PMGrand championships

Where to stay

Group-rate hotels near the venue.

Admission & Night Show

What your entry includes, and how to upgrade your seat.

✅ Competitors are all set

General Admission for all daytime competition and the Night Show — competitors do NOT need a separate spectator ticket.

The Night Show is the evening finals & grand championships on the Main Stage. Want a better seat? Upgrade below — competitors only pay the difference, choose a seat, and get a QR ticket by email or text.

General Admission
Included
Included
Open seating
Reserved
Upgrade
+$15
Reserved section · pick your seat
VIP
Upgrade
+$35
Front rows · VIP entry · pick your seat

Gear & passes

Passes for your guests, plus event merch. (You're already admitted as a competitor.)

Spectator Day Pass
Ages 6+ · under 6 free
$15
Coach Pass
Ringside coach access
$25
Event T-Shirt
Pick a size
$30
Event Hoodie
Pick a size
$50

Vendors

Sell your gear, gis, or food at the event. One-time booth fee — no per-athlete charges.

Every booth includes: Your booth space, table, vendor passes, and a listing in the event program. · Apply by May 1.
Standard Booth
$150
10×10 space · 6-ft table · 2 vendor passes
Premium Corner Booth
$250
High-traffic corner · 4 vendor passes
Food Vendor
$300
Power + water access · permit required

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