This is your opportunity to represent Canada and compete against the best sport martial arts competitors in the world.
In order to compete at the WKC World Karate Championships, competitors must qualify at a regional event. You are then eligible to compete at the Canadian Championships. If you place in the top four at the Canadians you will represent Canada at the World Championships in the fall.
These events are open to all competitors regardless of style, school or affiliation.
Team Canada Rules for All Athletes
Athletes who make Team Canada will be required to comply with the following rules. Failure to comply will disqualify you from competing at Worlds.
1) ALL competitors must purchase the current Team Kit - uniform, jacket, etc. NO exceptions!
2) ALL competitors must stay at the designated WKC tournament hotel at the World Championship. No exceptions!
3) ALL coaches must have an official WKC Coach jacket in order to be able to coach their students at Worlds. Jackets will be available for purchase at Nationals.
4) ALL athletes must confirm their spot by the deadline or they will automatically forfeit their spot and the 1st place alternate will be called up.
Please Note: This is a CASH only Event!
| 2026 WKC National Team Tryouts | |
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| Date: | May 14 - 16, 2026 |
| Place: | RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive Ottawa, Ontario |
| Weigh-in & Registration: | RA Centre at the following dates and times: - Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Competitors will pay cash at the door when they check-in and weigh-in. Cash is the only form of payment accepted. |
| Hotel Reservations: | Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel 250 W Hunt Club Road Direct: 613-216-7270 Hotel: 613-216-7263 www.sandmanhotels.com Group Code: WAC: 2605WKCCANA Book Hotel Online |
| Hotel 2 Reservations: | Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa
100 Coventry Road Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3 Phone: 613 741 2300 Book Hotel Online |
| Online Registration: | All competitors must pre-register through Uventex prior to the competition (preferably by May 10th). Link to register is coming soon! Note: This is a cash only event paid at the door |
| Cost: | $80 - 1st Division $80 - 2nd Division $80 - 3rd Division $50 Each Additional Division |
| Spectators: | Free |
| Rules: | The WKC Rules will be followed. Competitors can check WKC rules. |
| Format of Canadian Championships: | All competition consists of TWO rounds. |
| Start Times: | DAY 1 - THURSDAY MAY 14 9:00 AM: All Competitors - Check-in & Weigh-in OPEN 2:00 PM: Veterans - Round 1 & 2 - All Forms and Weapons 6:00 PM: All Competitors - Finals - All Synchro Kata Divisions 7:00 PM: All Competitors - Finals - All Continuous Fighting Divisions 8:00 PM: All Competitors - Check-in & Weigh-in CLOSE DAY 2 - FRIDAY MAY 15 8:00 AM: All Competitors - Check-in & Weigh-in OPEN 8:30 AM: Para - Round 1 - All Forms & Weapons 9:00 AM: Junior (-17) - Round 1 - All Forms and Weapons 9:00 AM: Senior (18+) - Round 1 - All Forms and Weapons 12:00 PM: All Competitors - Check-in & Weigh-in CLOSE 2:00 PM - All Divisions - Round 1 - Point Fighting DAY 3 - SATURDAY MAY 16 8:30 AM: Para - Round 2 - All Forms & Weapons 9:00 AM: Junior (-17) - Round 2 - All Forms and Weapons 9:00 AM: Senior (18+) - Round 2 - All Forms and Weapons 2:00 PM: All Divisions - Round 2 - Point Fighting NOTES:
Download official brochure for Nationals |
| Judges/Officials Meeting: | TBD |
| Referee Clinic: | TBD |
| Contact: | Master John Douvris info@douvris.com 613-234-5000 |
Provincial Directors
WKC ONTARIO DIRECTOR
PETER DOUVRIS
Tel: 613-234-5000
Email: info@douvris.com
Website: www.douvris.com
WKC QUEBEC DIRECTOR
JONATHAN MILOT
Tel: 514-886-6845
Email: smilotjonathan.01@gmail.com
WKC BRITISH COLUMBIA DIRECTOR
TBD
WKC MARITIMES DIRECTOR
ALEX FOLEY
Tel: (709) 237-5425
Email: alexfoleyafama@gmail.com
Website: www.alexfoley.ca
WKC NORTHERN ONTARIO DIRECTOR
Christian Fortin
Tel: 705-662-2466
Email: koreanmartialarts@hotmail.com
WKC MANITOBA DIRECTOR
MALCOLM EDWARDS
Tel: 204-253-7825
Email: edwardsmalcolm111@yahoo.ca
Website: www.baesmartialarts.com
WKC ALBERTA DIRECTOR
Alex Capicio
Tel: 403-465-1301
Email: Email Alex
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WKC SASKATCHEWAN DIRECTOR
Vilcu's Karate Klub
Isaac Vilcu
306-461-4082
Email: Email Vilcu