WKC World Championships in Niagara Fallas, USA
October 25-31, 2025
New: Code of Conduct & Ethics
We’ve introduced a Code of Conduct & Ethics to ensure a respectful and positive environment. The new guidelines can be read here.
| 2025 World Championships | |
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| Date | October 25-31, 2025 |
| Place: | Niagara Falls, USA |
| Registration: | Register online for kata and weapons. Sparring divisions registration will take place at the door. |
| Main Official Hotel 1: | Book Sheraton Niagara Falls 300 3rd Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303, US The Sheraton has been adding rooms to the WKC block as needed. Reservations have been open since November and the Sheraton is currently near capacity. If you are unable to book on the Sheraton link, please use the link for the Wyndham located next door to the Sheraton. |
| Hotel 2 Reservations: | Book Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls Wyndham Garden at Niagara Falls 443 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York 14301 |
| Hotel 3 Reservations: | Hotel 3 is dedicated to a team and is currently at capacity. |
| Hotel 4 Reservations: | We have added rooms starting on Sunday, October 27 at Double Tree by Hilton Niagara Falls 401 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls NY Nightly rate for 2 queens, single to quad occupancy, is $159 + 21% tax/night (no resort fees added) You will need a credit card to book, no charges until check in. Reservations can be cancelled up to 7 days prior to check in without penalty. To book: Use the following booking link for WKC group Doubletree WKC booking link OR Call hotel directly - 1-716-524-3333 prompt #1 for reservations. Group code – WKK |
| Venue: | Niagara Falls Convention Center 101 Old Falls Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 |
| Weigh-in & Registration: | Saturday October 25th: Registration and weigh-in 3:00pm-6:00pm Sunday October 26th: Registration and weigh-in 10:00am-4:00pm Place: Sheraton Niagara Falls |
| Schedule of Events: | Saturday October 25th: Registration and weigh-in 3:00pm-6:00pm Sunday October 26th: Registration and weigh-in 10:00am-4:00pm Opening ceremonies 7:00pm Monday October 27th: Kata and weapons eliminations Tuesday October 28th: Point sparring eliminations Open weight divisions Wednesday October 29th: Continuous point sparring eliminations Tag Team sparring Mixed doubles sparring Thursday October 30th: 3 person team sparring 18-21 open weights Kata and weapons gold medal finals Friday October 31st: Point sparring and continuous sparring gold medal finals Halloween festivities Evening show |
| Free Seminars: | TBD |
| Cost: | TBD |
| Spectators: | TBD |
| Ring Assignments: | TBA |
| Rules: | The WKC Rules will be followed. Competitors can check WKC rules. |
| New: Code of Conduct & Ethics: | We’ve introduced a Code of Conduct & Ethics to ensure a respectful and positive environment. The new guidelines can be read here. |
| Judges/Officials Meeting: | TBA |
| Health Record: | Doctor's note confirming that competitor is healthy to compete or please have doctor complete this form. |