Competitors show they are tough as nails at the Steel City Open!

HAMILTON, ONTARIO – On a stormy Saturday afternoon in mid-July, bolts of lightning were visible from miles away and the crackle of the thunder was deafening. After such a description, one would think that I was describing the weather outside. However, such a reference is referring to the lightning speed of bo staffs and thunderous kiais projected by the competitors at the Steel City Open. Despite the numerous booms heard throughout the day and the torrential pitter-patter of rain, it didn’t stop many competitors from venturing to fourth tournament held in the City of Steel. Read more

Toronto Tournament of Champions sets new standard for tournament excellence!

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA– As it always has, the Toronto Tournament of Champions, held annually at the end of November, marks the culmination of a successful Canadian Sport Karate season. The NMAC Elite Rated event was also recently designated a NASKA “AA” rating, drawing in talented competitors from near AND far!
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Exciting martial arts tournaments across Canada and U.S.A are posted on a regular basis on the NMAC Web site. Please check out the Event Calendar page for further information regarding event's venues, dates, contacts, and more.

ELITE Events When Where
Ontario Provincial Open 2010-02-27 Hamilton
Irish Open International Event 2010-03-05 Dublin
L'International Cobra 2010-04-10 St. Eustache
The Quebec Open 2010-04-23 Quebec City
New England Open 2010-06-04 Marlborough
Ontario Grand Nationals 2010-10-02 London
Diamond Nationals 2010-10-08 Bloomington
Toronto Tournament of Martial Arts Champions 2010-11-27 Toronto

Coast to Coast with the WKC!

The City of London – Ontario’s Forest City – served as the battlefield for the WKC (World Kickboxing and Karate Council) Southern Ontario qualifier. The event took place on April 4 and was held at the London Convention Centre. Hosted by WKC’s Director, Mike Bernardo, the qualifier brought in the province’s best talent as hundreds of competitors competed to earn a seed at the Canadian Nationals in May. Read more...

Upcoming events:

Ontario Provincial Open
On 2010-02-27 in Hamilton, ON
Irish Open International Event
From 2010-03-05 to 2010-03-07 in Dublin, Ireland
L'International Cobra
On 2010-04-10 in St. Eustache, QC Canada
The Quebec Open
From 2010-04-23 to 2010-04-24 in Quebec City, QC Canada
New England Open
From 2010-06-04 to 2010-06-05 in Marlborough, MA U.S.A.
Ontario Grand Nationals
2010-10-02 in London, ON Canada
Diamond Nationals
From 2010-10-08 to 2010-10-09 in Bloomington, MN USA
Toronto Tournament of Martial Arts Champions
On 2010-11-27 in Toronto, ON Canada
Southern Ontario Open Martial Arts Championships
On 2010-05-01 in Windsor, ON
Circle of Friends
On 2010-05-08 in Hamilton, ON
2010 GMA
On 2010-05-29 in Waterloo, ON
Y.M.C.A. of Hamilton Karate Championships
On 2010-06-05 in Hamilton, ON
Steel City Martial Arts Open
On 2010-10-23 in Hamilton, ON

Tournament Results International Cobra - Grand Champion Winners

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Result from Battle of the Yudanjas II, Grand Champions (Puerto Rico)

  • Andres Rodriguez (Kendo)-Tatami Cutting
  • Edward Alvarez (Kempo)-Power Breaking
  • Monica Hernandez (TKD)-Creative Breaking
  • Michelle Hernandez (Kung Fu)-Women Traditional Black Belt Forms
  • Jose Marcano (Kyodai Ryu)-Junior Black Belt Semi Contact Point Fighting
  • Jose Alvarez (Kung Fu)-Men Black Belt Semi Contact Point Fighting
  • Jovan Medina (Kyodai Ryu)-Men Masters Semi Contact Point Fighting
  • Jason Morales (TKD)-Grappling


Photo's are available for purchase from the Toronto Tournament of Martial Arts Champions. Please visit the Picture Gallery 1, Gallery 2. Contact Sensei Mike Palitti for information and purchases.


Canada's Finest Compete in the Nation's Capital!

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada – The first day of spring is often indicated by +10 degree temperature and the absence of snow but the warm weather which engulfed Southern Ontario definitely did not reach the Northern territory of the Nation’s Capital on this weekend. On the other hand, the competition at the Douvris Classic definitely more than made up for it as each Forms and Fighting division was bringing the heat to the Travelodge Hotel and Convention Centre. Continue...