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2026 Black Dragon Open
Beaumont Martial Arts Legacy Greg Dorsey is one of Beaumont’s most respected martial artists, with a long record of accomplishments and victories in the sport. Having participated in Beaumont-area martial […]
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2026 Houston International Karate Tournament
This year’s Houston Internationals Karate Tournament was hosted by Grand Master Chambers and was held at the downtown Houston Tennyson YMCA on May 8th and 9th it was an amazing […]
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2026 Battle of Texas Tournament
With roots dating back to the 1970s, the Battle of Texas has long stood as a signature event defined by its commitment to excellence. As one of the premier martial […]
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2026 Centex Open Martial Arts Tournament
The 2026 Centex Open Martial Arts Tournament, orchestrated by Chance Turner on April 18th brought together martial artists from across the region to compete in various disciplines. Participants showcased their […]
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2026 Ninja Challenge
An Action-Packed extravaganza One of the longest-running tournaments since the TKO was founded by Wayne Nguyen back in the mid-1990s is the Ninja Challenge. This tournament has consistently produced some […]
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2026 Mongoose Open
This year’s 2026 Mongoose Open was the creation of Mike Palomo as part of the Texas karate organizations league, better known as the TKO and TNT. The organization has existed […]
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2026 Showdown In H-Town
This year’s 1st, January 24th, 2026, TKO karate tournament circuit was the Showdown in H Town Martial Arts Championship. It was held at the ULH Sports Complex, 331 United Leuva […]
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2025 WKL World Games
Prelude to the event On the 3rd of January 2026, the 2025 World Karate League World Games were held at the Dallas Hilton Anatole Grand Ballroom located in the beautiful […]
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2025 TKO State Championships
The 2025 TKO State Championships featured a diverse range of martial arts disciplines suitable for all ages and skill levels. […]
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2025 Texas Finest Nationals
One of the top Texas AOK events was on October 25th, 2025. It was one of the last AOK tournaments of 2025 in the Texas AOK. The well-known promoter of […]