International Traditional Karate Association

05/31/2026

🥋🏆 WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TOMORROW! 🏆🥋
The ITKA Karate Global family is excited to welcome all competitors, parents, instructors, judges, officials, volunteers, and guests to the 23rd Annual ITKA World Friendship Karate Tournament tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM at Margate Park, Chicago.
This special event brings together participants from across the United States and honored guests from countries including India and Vietnam, united through the values of traditional karate, friendship, respect, and personal growth.
Tomorrow will be a day filled with:
✅ Exciting Kata and Kumite competition
✅ Friendship and cultural exchange
✅ Learning and personal development
✅ Discipline, respect, and sportsmanship
✅ Family involvement and community spirit
✅ Recognition of effort, courage, and achievement
The safety and well-being of every participant remain a top priority. Our experienced judges, officials, instructors, and volunteers will work diligently throughout the day to provide a positive, organized, and supportive environment where students can challenge themselves, build confidence, and learn valuable life lessons.
To all competitors: remember that success is not measured only by medals and trophies, but by your attitude, effort, respect for others, and willingness to do your best.
To all parents and families: thank you for your trust, support, and encouragement. Your presence plays an important role in the growth and development of every student.
We look forward to a memorable day of traditional karate, friendship, and excellence.
Safe travels, arrive with a positive spirit, and enjoy the experience.
Welcome to Chicago. Welcome to ITKA. Welcome to the World Friendship Karate Tournament.
OSS! 🥋

05/30/2026

🥋🏆 WELCOME TO TOURNAMENT WEEKEND! 🏆🥋
The excitement continues!
📍 Today (Saturday) 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Tournament Seminar & Judges Clinic ITKA Karate Global Headquarters 5945 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL
📍 Tomorrow (Sunday) Registration Opens: 8:30 AM 23rd Annual ITKA World Friendship Karate Tournament Margate Park, Chicago
To all competitors, parents, instructors, officials, volunteers, and guests:
Welcome! We are honored to have you join us for this special event celebrating friendship, sportsmanship, and traditional karate.
As with any tournament, there may be challenges and occasional delays. We respectfully ask for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as our team works hard to provide a safe, organized, and positive experience for everyone.
✅ Be patient
✅ Be respectful
✅ Be responsible
✅ Trust the process
✅ Support one another
Remember, the true spirit of karate is not measured only by medals and trophies, but by character, courtesy, humility, perseverance, and respect.
To our competitors: enjoy the experience, learn from one another, make new friends, and do your best.
To our families and supporters: thank you for your encouragement, positive attitude, and support of the martial arts community.
We look forward to an outstanding day of traditional karate competition, learning, and fellowship.
Safe travels, train hard, and we will see you at Margate Park!
OSS! 🥋

05/29/2026

Sundays event is filling up, doors open at 8am!

If you are competing in kumite, full sparring gear is required for all participants.

We are so excited to see you all, please share this info with all your students so no one misses out.

05/26/2026

🚨 DOJO OWNERS, COACHES & PARENTS 🚨

Looking for a positive, high-energy tournament experience for your students?

The ITKA Karate Friendship Tournament is the perfect event for:
🥋 Beginner competitors
🥋 Experienced martial artists
🥋 Youth teams
🥋 Families & spectators

Students will gain:
✔ Confidence
✔ Tournament experience
✔ Motivation
✔ New friendships
✔ Memories that last forever

📍 Chicago, IL
📅 May 30–31, 2026

Bring your team and experience one of the Midwest’s premier traditional karate events!

👉 Spots are filling quickly — register today!

05/26/2026

🚨 DOJO OWNERS, COACHES & PARENTS 🚨

Looking for a positive, high-energy tournament experience for your students?

The ITKA Karate Friendship Tournament is the perfect event for:
🥋 Beginner competitors
🥋 Experienced martial artists
🥋 Youth teams
🥋 Families & spectators

Students will gain:
✔ Confidence
✔ Tournament experience
✔ Motivation
✔ New friendships
✔ Memories that last forever

📍 Chicago, IL
📅 May 30–31, 2026

Bring your team and experience one of the Midwest’s premier traditional karate events!

👉 Spots are filling quickly — register today!

Join ITKA-Karate, teaching traditional Karate for 5 decades. Participate in our upcoming ITKA World Friendship Tournament 2022. Call 773 283 8200 now.

05/26/2026

More than a tournament.
A celebration of karate, friendship, and legacy. 🕊️🥋

Join us for the ITKA Karate Friendship Tournament as we honor the memory of Zahra & Sima Bambouyani and bring together martial artists from all backgrounds in the spirit of traditional karate.

This special weekend will feature:
✅ Competition
✅ Community
✅ Sportsmanship
✅ Traditional martial arts excellence

📅 May 30–31, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL

Bring your dojo, your students, your family, and your fighting spirit.

Let’s make memories together on the tatami.

Register today through the official tournament page!

05/26/2026

🥋 Confidence Starts Here! 🥋

Looking for more than just an activity?
At ITKA Karate, students build discipline, confidence, leadership, and respect in a safe, traditional dojo environment trusted by Chicago families since 1976.

🔥 LIMITED SPECIAL 🔥
✅ One Month Membership
✅ FREE Uniform
💥 Only $49

No obligation — just a full month to experience the ITKA difference for yourself!

👊 All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome
📍 Chicago’s Traditional Karate Dojo
⏳ Register Now — Spots Fill Fast!

Join ITKA-Karate, teaching traditional Karate for 5 decades. Participate in our upcoming ITKA World Friendship Tournament 2022. Call 773 283 8200 now.

05/25/2026

Today we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

From all of us at ITKA Karate, thank you to every service member and military family for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your strength and commitment inspire the values we strive to teach every day — discipline, respect, honor, and perseverance.

This Memorial Day, we remember. We honor. We are forever grateful. ❤️🤍💙

05/20/2026

🥋 CHICAGO… ARE YOU READY? 🥋

The ITKA Karate Friendship Tournament is coming MAY 30–31 and competitors from across the country are preparing to step onto the tatami!

🔥 Kata
🔥 Kumite
🔥 Traditional Karate Spirit
🔥 All Ages & Belt Levels Welcome

Whether you’re competing for the first time or testing your skills against top talent, this is YOUR moment.

📍 Margate Park Fieldhouse & Fitness Center
📅 May 30–31, 2026
📍 Chicago, Illinois

Register now before divisions fill up!

https://itkakarate.com/2025-world-friendship-karate-tournament/

👊 Respect. Tradition. Competition. Legacy.

Join ITKA-Karate, teaching traditional Karate for 5 decades. Participate in our upcoming ITKA World Friendship Tournament 2022. Call 773 283 8200 now.