North Central Karate Association (NCKA)

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Twin Cities Rumble! Check out these amazing photos by Shannon Marie Sports Photography!

Contact me to book a sports event ~ [email protected] Pay after the event for the photos you want.

08/29/2026

Welcome to The 2026 Twin Cities Rumble!

08/25/2026

All NCKA Judges!
This is an awesome opportunity for new judges & anyone who needs to brush up on the rules!
GM Cornelius will be hosting a judging seminar focused on NCKA rules and divisions!

FREE - open to all judges
Twin Cities Rumble
National Sports Center, Blaine
SATURDAY 8/ 29 @ 4:30

Judges! If you’re a new judge or just want to brush up on the rules: NCKA Promoter, GM Wayne Cornelius will be hosting an NCKA Judging Seminar at 4:30 on Saturday at the National Sport Center! He’ll cover all NCKA rules and divisions for Sunday’s competition.

08/19/2026

Big update for the 2026 Diamond Nationals!
AA Demo & Synch Teams will compete on THURSDAY, October 8th - 5PM!

Plan ahead and get ready to kick off an incredible Diamond Nationals weekend with some of the most exciting team competition of the tournament.

Please note: The Mega Team will still compete Saturday morning as usual.

📅 October 8–10, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton | Bloomington, Minnesota
💎 DiamondNationals.com

Get your teams together, start practicing, and we’ll see you at Diamonds!

08/13/2026

Master Jacob Kahn will be hosting a weapons (Bo) seminar Saturday, August 29th at the 2026 Twin Cities Rumble!

He is a 6 time Twin Cities Rumble Grand Champion and one of the most recognizable competitors on the NCKA circuit. Do not miss this awesome opportunity to train with one of Minnesota’s best!

Register here:
https://www.mataction.com/product-page/c2656421-99f2-4592-9ff3-3e4c79c09809

https://youtu.be/uXNyf14w8JA?is=iY1NTYvAuJIvCiKP

https://www.twincitiesrumble.com/

08/12/2026

GM Wayne Cornelius will be hosting a point fighting seminar at the 2026 Twin Cities Rumble! He is one of the NCKA’s biggest all-time winners and an NCKA Hall of Fame inductee.

Listen to NCKA Promoters Dominic Forte & Wayne Cornelius discuss the upcoming seminar & more on Episode 68 of the Forte’s American Karate Podcast.

Register at:
https://www.mataction.com/product-page/7649bc7f-96ce-41bb-851a-8af36b835019

** Podcast Link in Comments**

08/06/2026

His positive attitude is contagious and his impact on our karate community is immeasurable!
Please help us wish original NCKA promoter, Grand Master Bill Miller a very Happy Birthday!

07/29/2026

Here’s a quick breakdown of what to expect on SUNDAY 8/30 at the Twin Cities Rumble!

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05/07/2026

What an incredible weekend at the Central States Karate Championships! 🥋🏆

A huge THANK YOU to all of our judges, volunteers, competitors, coaches, families, and supporters who helped make this event such a success. Your hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and passion for martial arts created an amazing atmosphere all weekend long.

Congratulations to all of our competitors who stepped onto the mats and gave it their all. Great work to everyone who competed, learned, grew, and represented their schools with respect and heart.

Events like this would not be possible without the countless hours from our staff and volunteers behind the scenes — we truly appreciate each and every one of you!

We can’t wait to see everyone back next year, even bigger and better! 👊🔥

Photos by: Shannon Marie Sports Photography