Final Points are up for the season
Final points are up for the 2008 season. No more points will be accepted. The top 10 standings will be posted soon. Remember the AKA Members & Awards Banquet will be January 24th. You can download a banquet flyer here.
Final Standings are here
The 2008 Final Standings are now posted. You can check all your final placings here. Remember if you are in the top 10 in your division you can receive an award for your placing. Fill out a banquet form or contact the AKA at 630-369-8055 or write sharkey100@aol.com.
WE WANT YOU!
To tell us about the different schools and people who make up the AKA. If you have something you would like to share, or if you would like to nominate someone for the Member spotlight section of the site, please send it to akakarate@sbcglobal.net (Place Attn: AKA Website in the subject line)
Sharkey's Karate sends instructor to Korea as Cultural Advisor for USTC delegation trip.
The United States Taekwondo Committee appointed Sensei Jeremy Talbott as a Cultural Advisor for their delegation trip that took place October 3rd - October 13th. The 22 member delegation which was hand picked by the Korean Culture Center traveled to 4 different cities in Korea to experience historical sites and culture significant to the development of Taekwondo.
Sensei Jeremy helped act as a liason to explain the diffrerent aspects of the Korean culture to the members of the group. He was also ask to meet with Kukkiwon officials as a representative of Sharkey's Karate to help promote their extreme martial arts program in Korea.
Sensei Jeremy seen here with the Muju Taekwondo Demonstration Team in Muju, S. Korea
Questions or Comments
We at the American Karate Association are always looking for ways to improve all aspects of our organization from membership enrollment to tournament competition. Please feel free to leave us any questions, comments, praises or suggestions on how we can be better serve you. You don't have to leave your contact information if you wish to remain anonymous.
New Hall of Fame Catagories
In the past we have honored many adult black belts who have made great contributions to the arts. This year we have decided to expand that to not only the black belts but instructors, Jr. belts, parents and many others who help keep the spirit of martial arts alive. So don't forget to nominate someone who you feel should be recognized in the AKA Hall of Fame, by going to our entry page here. Only one entry is needed for consideration. We look forward to seeing everyone at the banquet.
New Divisions for 2009 Season
You can now see the newest divisions for next season. This season we are going by the NASKA age rule. This means that you should compete at the age you will be as of June 30th of the competition season. It is important to remember that if you have a birthday after that date, you do not have to change age divisions. This will only disrupt the points you have earned so far. Click the link below to see all the new divisions available.
Points submission
The Point Submission form is back up. Please submit all points using the link below. Thank you for your patience.
Remember, the AKA recognizes the top 8 finalists in all divisions. Results will be verified against the promoters records.
Check the Events section for preliminary schedule of tournaments for the next season. Don't forget, if you have an event that you would like to add, please send the information to akakarate@sbcglobal.net
Participating in Southern Region tournaments.
Remember that those members of the AKA (non-Southern Region) can participate in any Southern Region event and receive half points for their placements (see Point Standing page for specific placement points). Any Southern Region members participating in other AKA (non-Southern Region) can receive the same.