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2026 Season · Registration Open

WherePoints BecomeTitles.

The structured circuit connecting dojo floors to national championship podiums. Regional kumite, kata divisions, and ranking events — all under one sanctioned body.

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The Journey

Practice to Podium. Pull the Curtain.

Drag each slider to see the transformation this circuit enables — for athletes, dojos, and the sport itself.

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From Tentative Stance to Tournament Ippon

Individual competitor pathway — white belt to circuit ranking

Young karateka in white gi practicing a tentative front stance under harsh fluorescent dojo lights
The Work
Same athlete mid-tournament ippon, arm raised by referee in full arena lighting with official scoreboard visible
The Stage
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Your Dojo, Elevated to Championship Venue

Affiliate pathway — community school to sanctioned regional host

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The Dojo
Packed regional championship venue with arena lighting, official tatami mats, and spectators in the stands
The Arena
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Live Rankings Replace the Whiteboard

League infrastructure — from informal draws to national selection trials

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The Bracket
Live digital ranking dashboard on a large screen showing competitor points, bout history, and national selection standings
The Dashboard
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Who Competes

One Circuit. Every Path.

Whether you're stepping onto the tatami for the first time or chasing a national team spot — Kiai is the structure that connects ambition to outcome.

01 / Competitor

You Train to Fight.

Earn ranking points across sanctioned regional events. Track your standing in real time. Qualify for national selection trials.

  • Personal ranking dashboard
  • Bout history & video review
  • National selection point tracking
  • Division draw notifications
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02 / Dojo Affiliate

Your School, On the Map.

Affiliate your dojo to enter team rosters, host sanctioned events, and give your students a structured competitive ladder.

  • Team roster management
  • Event hosting certification
  • Affiliated dojo directory listing
  • Coach credentialing support
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03 / Official / Parent

Structure Earns Trust.

Parents: find age-appropriate competitive pathways. Officials: join the referee and judging certification program.

  • Junior division age brackets
  • Sanctioned safety protocols
  • Referee certification courses
  • Event calendar & travel planning
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National Circuit

They Rose Through This Circuit.

Every national team athlete competing today started with a regional ranking event. The gap between "I train" and "I compete" is one registration.

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Marcus Delgado, national champion karateka in competition stance, raised fist after winning bout
#1 Ranked
Senior Men Kumite -75kg

Marcus Delgado

Pacific Rim Karate · CA

2025 National Champion
2,840pts
Yuki Tanaka performing kata in competition, precise stance with arm extended in controlled strike position
#2 Ranked
Senior Women Kata

Yuki Tanaka

Eastside Shotokan · WA

3× Regional Circuit Winner
2,610pts
Darius Okonkwo in competition gear executing a side kick during junior kumite bout under arena lighting
#3 Ranked
Junior Men Kumite -61kg

Darius Okonkwo

Midwest Karate Academy · IL

National Team Selection Trial Qualifier
2,190pts
Live Rankings · Updated 14 Feb 2026

8,400+ competitors tracked across 47 sanctioned events. Rankings refresh within 2 hours of each bout completion.

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Hajime

The Ref's Called Hajime.
Are You Ready?

The 2026 Kiai circuit season opens registration now. Competitors, dojos, and officials — your pathway to national championship starts with one click.

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Sanctioned by USA Karate
WKF-aligned ruleset
18 Regional Circuits
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