Iowa District Karate
Championship 2027
Your business in every podium photo.
Every medal of the day is presented in front of a step-and-repeat backdrop, with the tournament logo and our sponsors' logos repeated across the whole wall. Every family takes their picture there, and those photos get shared, printed and kept for years. Only four sponsor spots.
- Your logo repeated across the awards backdropA step-and-repeat wall behind every medal ceremony: wherever families stand, your logo is in the picture.
- Your logo on the official podium photosThe framed photos we post for every division carry the sponsors' logos.
- Recognition on this website and on social mediaA thank-you post for each sponsor before the event.
- A room full of local familiesAthletes, parents and grandparents from dojos across Iowa.
One day of karate for every level.
Everyone should participate. This is an open tournament for every age, belt and background, from a child's first competition to black belts. Stepping onto the tatami builds confidence, discipline and courage, and every competitor leaves one step closer to their goals.
AAU Karate
Officially sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union. This is the Iowa district tournament and the qualifier for the AAU Regional Championship. A current AAU Karate membership is required to compete.
Hosted by Nakata Dojo
Nakata Dojo hosts the championship. Registration, the live schedule and results run on Taikai, so families can follow both tatamis from their phone all day.
Registration opens soon.
Divisions, fees, rules and the schedule will be posted here. Questions in the meantime? Write to us at info@nakatadojo.com or call (515) 505-8241.