International Karate & Self Defense

06/18/2026

Pre-purchase your Spectator wristbands!
We're just days away from welcoming everyone to Austin, Texas for the 2026 IMAS World Championships & Tournament of Champions!
As you communicate final event details to your competitors and families, please help us spread the word about pre-paid spectator wristbands.
Purchasing wristbands in advance not only saves families money, but also helps speed up the check-in process and gets everyone into the action faster once they arrive.
Please consider sharing this information with your students and families before they travel to Austin.
⚠️ Online wristband sales will close shortly before the event, so we strongly encourage families to purchase in advance and take advantage of the discounted pricing.
🎟️ Pre-Paid Spectator Wristbands:
• Single Day Pass: $15
• Two Day Pass: $25
🎟️ Pay at the Door:
• Single Day Pass: $20
• Two Day Pass: $35
👉 Purchase Wristbands Here:
https://sparkpages.io/?i=_60Eb
We can't wait to see everyone in Austin for an incredible weekend of competition, friendship, and memories. Safe travels, and we'll see you soon!

06/18/2026

So proud of these guys for qualifying to be in the IMAS Tournament of Champions . Only the top 10 Black belts qualify in their divisions! Best of the Best!
Congratulations! These guys are training hard for their upcoming competition!

06/15/2026

Today is the deadline! It's go time!

05/27/2026

Hey guys.
My house flooded again! I’m going to stay home to help mitigate the damage tonight. We will be open again tomorrow morning at 9am for advancement camp!

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

05/19/2026

It's coming FAST!

What if this wasn’t just a tournament trip…

What if this became the summer memory your family talks about for years?

Because honestly…
Austin isn’t just hosting the 2026 IMAS Tournament of Champions & World Championships…

Austin is an EXPERIENCE.

One minute your child is stepping onto the mat competing against some of the best competitors in the country…

…and the next you’re exploring one of the coolest cities in America with your family.

👉 Explore Downtown Austin
👉 Watch the famous bats fly at sunset over Congress Bridge
👉 Paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake
👉 Experience live music everywhere
👉 Visit Zilker Park & Barton Springs
👉 Incredible food trucks & restaurants
👉 Family attractions, museums, mini golf, shopping & nightlife
👉 Texas atmosphere everywhere you turn

For many families…
This becomes more than a competition weekend.

It becomes:
✔️ A family vacation
✔️ A celebration of hard work
✔️ A chance to travel together
✔️ A memory your kids never forget

And while Austin will be unforgettable…

The energy inside the event will be something special too.

🔥 Tournament of Champions
🔥 World Championships
🔥 Hundreds of competitors from all over the country
🔥 Big moments
🔥 Big pressure
🔥 Big memories

This is the kind of event competitors remember forever.

2026 IMAS Tournament of Champions & World Championships
Austin, Texas
June 26th-27th

🏨 Hotel Information:
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/AUSRA/G-IMAS

👕 Official Event Apparel:
IMASGear.com

📋 Event Info, Schedule & More:
https://www.innovative-martialarts.com/worlds -m3qpv0li

Need ideas for things to do while you’re in Austin?
Check this out:
https://www.austintexas.org/

05/14/2026

It's coming fast!

🔥 JUNE 15TH. THAT’S IT. 🔥

The countdown is officially on.

Registration for the 2026 IMAS Tournament of Champions & World Championships closes on June 15th… and once registration closes, divisions are finalized and the road to Austin begins.

This isn’t just another tournament weekend…

This is the event competitors talk about all year long.

👑 FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH — TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

This is where the best step onto the mat.

The Tournament of Champions is reserved ONLY for Black Belt competitors who earned their spot throughout the season.

👉 Top competitors only
👉 Elite competition
👉 High intensity matches
👉 Forms, Weapons, Point Sparring & Stick Sparring

No walk-ins.
No extra spots.
No second chances after the deadline.

Just the competitors who proved all season long that they belong on this stage.

The energy inside the room is different.
Every division feels like a finals match.
Every competitor knows what’s at stake.

🌎 SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH — WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Then everything changes…

The World Championships is where the entire IMAS family comes together.

From first-time competitors…
to seasoned veterans…
from Tiny Tigers…
to adult black belts…

This is where memories are made.

Packed divisions.
Huge moments.
Team spirit.
Championship rings.
Photos your family will keep forever.

For many students, this becomes the tournament they never forget.

👕 OFFICIAL WORLDS & TOC APPAREL IS LIVE

The official 2026 Tournament of Champions & Worlds apparel line is now available at:
https://imasgear.com/collections/2026-worlds-and-tournament-of-champions

T-Shirts.
Hoodies.
Competition gear.
Accessories.
And exclusive event merchandise for the biggest weekend of the season.

A lot of items are event-exclusive and will be part of the memories competitors take home from Austin.

🏨 HOTEL ROOMS ARE GOING FAST

If you are planning on attending, we highly recommend reserving your hotel room ASAP.

One of the best parts of Worlds weekend is staying in the host hotel alongside competitors, teams, school owners, and families from all over the country.

The atmosphere all weekend is incredible.
Late night team dinners.
Friends hanging out in the lobby.
Competitors preparing for the biggest event of the year.

It becomes a huge part of the overall experience.

We also expect the hotel block to fill quickly as we get closer to the event.

Reserve your room here:
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/AUSRA/G-IMAS

⚠️ REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 15TH ⚠️

After that:
❌ Divisions are locked
❌ Schedules are built
❌ No guaranteed additions

If you’re planning on being part of this experience…
NOW is the time.

Austin is coming. 🔥

05/07/2026

Students and Parents! Summer is upon us!
Join our Summer Rank Advancement Camps!

Purchase the 2 Camp BUNDLE and SAVE 15%!

🚀 A 4 Day long training boot camp during which students complete 12 hours, and earn their next rank at the end of the week.

🥋 Train Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Silat, Kali and Martial Arts drills.

🥋 CAMP COST:

$269 - Individual Camp
$457.30 - 2 Camp Bundle
WHO CAN ATTEND: Juniors, Teens and Adults

For all colored and black belts.
Students must attend the entire camp in order to advance in rank.
Each student will be awarded their new belt or chevron and certificate of promotion at the end of the camp.

MAY:
Summer Camp: May 25th - May 28th
🚗 Drop off at 9:00am.
🚙 Pick up at 12:00pm.
Camps are Monday through Thursday with the Belt Test on Thursday

JULY:
Summer Camp: July 27th - July 30st
🚗 Drop off at 9:00am.
🚙 Pick up at 12:00pm.
Camps are Monday through Thursday with the Belt Test on Thursday
BRING / WEAR:

Quick snack and a water bottle or sports drink.
Karate pants, school t-shirt and belt daily.
Sparring gear, Boxing Gloves, Escrima Sticks
Full uniform on Thursday for your Belt Test.

Sign up here
https://sparkpages.io/?i=_PMDb

QUESTIONS:

Text/call 972-564-2999 or send email to [email protected]

By checking the Terms And Conditions box you approve and agree that you have read, agree to and be bound by our Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Agreement.

🚀 A 4 Day long training boot camp during which students complete 12 hours, and earn their next rank at the end of the week.