Tournaments
Tournaments & Travel Calendar
Where EKKC Trains & Competes
A full year of Kyokushin tournaments and training camps EKKC members attend — from Edmonton and Alberta to Canadian nationals, IKOKC camps across the country, and international events in the US and Japan.
(Alberta Open)
Tournaments
Camps & Events
Events
Alberta Open — 2nd Weekend of April
Edmonton · Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre · Annual
Western Canada's premier IKO 1 Kyokushin tournament, hosted by EKKC every April. Divisions for all ages and belt levels.
Alberta Open Info
A year on the road
Chronological calendar of every tournament and training camp EKKC members attend or host — from December through the following November.
Banff Kyokushin Karate Championships
Banff, AB · Regional tournament
Annual Alberta Kyokushin tournament held in Banff. Traditional December date. EKKC typically sends a full contingent.
Visit banffkyokushin.com →Edmonton Cup Kyokushin Karate Championships
Edmonton, AB · Regional tournament
Local Edmonton IKO Kyokushin tournament. Open kata and kumite divisions.
Email Edmonton Cup →US Weight Category Karate Championships
Los Angeles, USA · International
Annual US Kyokushin tournament. Open to international competitors. A regular destination for EKKC's competitive team.
Visit karateuswc.org →IKOKC Winter Camp
Location varies · IKOKC national training camp
Annual national training camp hosted by our parent organization, IKOKC. Multi-day intensive with instructors from across Canada.
Visit kyokushin.ca →Calgary Cup
Calgary, AB · Regional tournament
Annual Calgary Kyokushin Cup hosted by Calgary Dojo. Alberta's second major tournament date.
Visit kyokushincalgary.ca →Alberta Open
Edmonton · Lakewood Community League · Western Canada's premier IKO 1 tournament. EKKC's flagship tournament. 340+ entries in 2026, all ages and belt levels. Registration typically opens in January.
Alberta Open Info →IKO Friendship Tournament — Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan · International
Spring Friendship Tournament in the birthplace of Kyokushin. A destination event for EKKC's most committed competitors.
Visit kyokushinkaikan.org →IKOKC Canadian Championships
Location varies · Hosted by IKOKC · National tournament
The Canadian IKO 1 Kyokushin national championship, hosted annually by our parent organization IKOKC. The country's top event.
Visit kyokushin.ca →IKOKC Black Belt Camp
Location varies · IKOKC · Advanced training
Advanced training camp for IKO 1 black belts across Canada. Technical seminars, kata refinement, and kumite instruction from senior IKO instructors.
Visit kyokushin.ca →IKOKC Summer Camp
Location varies · IKOKC · Multi-day training camp
Annual summer training camp — one of the highlights of the Canadian Kyokushin calendar. Members of all ranks welcome.
Visit kyokushin.ca →Fight Training Seminar
Penticton, BC · Organized by Penticton Dojo
Focused training camp for competitive fighters, organized by Penticton Dojo. Fall preparation for the winter tournament season.
Visit pentictonkyokushin.ca →Alberta Brown & Black Symposium
Calgary · Organized by Calgary Dojo · Bi-annual (every 2 years)
Advanced symposium for senior belts (brown and black). Held every 2 years and organized by Shihan Brad Gillespie of the Calgary Dojo. A rare opportunity for deep technical work with senior instructors.
Visit kyokushincalgary.ca →IKO Friendship Tournament — Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan · International
Fall Friendship Tournament in Tokyo. The second annual Japan tournament EKKC competitors travel for.
Visit kyokushinkaikan.org →Recent tournament results
EKKC members have competed across Alberta and Canada. Brackets, results, and event pages are hosted on Smoothcomp.
2026 Season
Alberta Open 2026
Edmonton, AB · Hosted by EKKC · 340 entries · 19 EKKC golds
2025 Season
Want to travel and compete with EKKC?
Whether you're an EKKC member preparing to compete at your first regional tournament, a visiting Kyokushin fighter looking for camp details, or a parent curious about what tournament travel involves — reach out.
Contact Shihan(780) 975-8796 · Lakewood Community League